Just 23

About the Book

Just 23 will take you on a journey through the days that followed the fifty shots that were blasted by New York City Police officers, resulting in the murder of Sean Bell. Valerie Bell finds herself having to regroup and reconnect with her emotions. Her poignant recollection, as revealed to her goddaughter Kisha, gives an account of a mother’s heart that is ripped opened and filled with distress over the loss of her child.

About the Author

The sudden transition from the private life of motherhood to the very public position of being the mother of the late Sean Bell was intimidating to say the least, yet Valerie Bell emerged with a distinguished poise of grace; a disposition she credits to her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Valerie Bell is no stranger to the opposition of injustice. Within the last eight years she has been embattled with challenges from adversarial agendas. The outcome of her efforts have been encrusted into the legendary history of New York City.