August, Chapters 1, 2 and 3 Summary

The success of the Sewing Circus meetings fuels Joyce to take the program's purpose to a higher level; with Ava's help, she develops a mission statement for the organization. The goal of the group is to help teach young black women how to take care of themselves and their children in all financial, material and spiritual matters. Ava can't help but be proud of her sister, whose compassion and initiative never lag, even in the face of adversity.

Eddie's visit to Johnny Mack reveals the old man's plan to sell the house due to the recent break in. Johnny is tired and realizes that the time has come to move into a nursing home; he is willing to sell the house for only ten thousand dollars. Joyce and Eddie can see the possibilities for the Sewing Circus immediately, and...