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The Filling Station

THE FILLING STATION

HISTORICAL FICTION • WOMEN'S • ROMANCE • AFRICAN AMERICAN & BLACK FICTION

Two sisters. One unassuming haven. Endless opportunities for grace.

Two resilient sisters. One haven to fill up their souls.

“The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre is, shockingly, little more than a footnote in history—because history has always been written by white men. Miller’s book, thankfully, reverses that egregious oversight. By making us live through the eyes of two sisters who suffered catastrophic loss, we viscerally learn how this vibrant Black community fought devastation with resilience, faith, and grit.” —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

The Filling Station is a compelling contribution to the understanding of Black Wall Street and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The depth of research, coupled with Vanessa Miller’s ability to bring these historical events to life, ensures that these stories are not only remembered but resonate with readers. So many of the names and places come to life in a way that makes me have to stop reading and process the fact that this event actually happened, and it happened in my community to people I have known.” —Michelle Burdex, program coordinator for Greenwood Cultural Center

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Vanessa Miller Author

VANESSA MILLER

Vanessa Miller is a bestselling author, with several books appearing on Essence Magazine's Bestseller's List. She has also been a Black Expressions Book Club Alternate pick and #1 on BCNN/BCBC Bestsellers' List. Most of Vanessa’s published novels depict characters that are lost and in need of redemption. The books have received countless favorable reviews: "Heartwarming, drama-packed and tender in just the right places" (Romantic Times Book Review) and "Recommended for readers of redemption stories" (Library Journal).

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