The Pain Behind the Smile is a thrilling novel that tells the story of Danita. Danita is a young Black girl growing up in the inner city of Boston, Massachusetts. She is beautiful, intelligent, kind, and has a loving family. However, in school she is shy and timid. Early on she experiences extreme bullying. Eventually, she receives help but still feels her life is empty, which leads her into the wrong arms. Danita once a nice innocent girl begins spiraling out of control. Will Danita's life fall onto a path of peril and destruction? Will she ever be happy? Will she weather the storm and begin to thrive; or in the end will her fragility and naivety lead her down a life of despair? Read and find out.
Family
Coming of Age
Grief
Memory
Folklore
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (2)
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length2 hrs 20 mins
Publish dateJun 10, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title Page
8Chapter 6
2Dedication
9Chapter 7
3Chapter 1
10Chapter 8
4Chapter 2
11Chapter 9
5Chapter 3
12Chapter 10
6Chapter 4
13Epilogue
7Chapter 5
14About The Author
About the author
Sheba Queen
My passion for writing, started as my hobby but it has now turned into a career. I grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. There I developed a love for reading and writing at a young age. As a result, I majored in English during college.
My earlier years in the workforce consisted mainly of jobs in Human Services. Many of them were with non-profit organizations. These jobs focused on social issues in our society. I ultimately chose to be a writer because I believe through writing I can still make a huge difference.View all audiobooks by Sheba Queen
