Dr. Pkanita Bonner Marion became interested in sharing her life story a many years ago, but at the same was afraid to open herself up to the world. The courage came about two years ago and Dr. Marion began to slowly put her experiences on paper. She felt by telling her story on how she beat the odds and achieved her dreams, she would inspire other young girls to do the same no matter what life throws at them. Dr. Marion is Brown Girl Dreaming.