Agnes Doncha Cry, Hold Ya' Head High is a semi-autobiography of the life of the author. Agnes has been through many adversities in her childhood, as well as in her young adulthood. She had a father who left when she was just a baby, a mother who eventually gave her away to her grandparents, and a marriage that turned out to be disappointing. While going through these adversities, Agnes has managed to hold her head high to a higher power for strength to help her get through it all. Throughout the story, you will read about the thoughts that were going through Agnes' head and how she dealt with the outcome of them all. The author wrote the story, in hopes, to give a message to those who have been through many adversities and felt like giving up: Even in the midst of those adversities, you can make it. Though struggles may come, you will overcome.