Maria wrote "Oakland's Daughter and Her Struggles to Overcome" to share her story with others who have faced many of the same trials and tribulations. Maria faced the affects of gun violence at an early age, molestation, rape, drugs and much more. Get your copy today to see the hand she was dealt and how she overcame. She lost her father to gun violence at the age of eighteen months. She is married, has two sisters, a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members whom she loves dearly. Maria Harper Davis is a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. Oakland's Daughter and Her Struggles to Overcome follows the struggles of a girl born into poverty in Oakland, California. Early on, Maria experiences constant difficulties. Maria grows up in a household with a single mother who is determined to do the best for her three girls. Maria attends Oakland public schools, Emeryville High and graduates from High School. She faced many trials and tribulations throughout the years and ultimately enters the U.S. Army to serve her country and escape a life of prostitution. Did she betray her country? The answer is inside. Get your copy today