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Synopsis: A powerful, revealing story of hope, love, justice, and the power of reading by a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit. “An amazing and heartwarming story, it restores our faith in the inherent goodness of humanity.” - Archbishop Desmond Tutu In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was… Continue reading Book Review: The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton
Synopsis: Abeo Kata lives a comfortable, happy life in West Africa as the privileged nine-year-old daughter of a government employee and stay-at-home mother. But when the Katas' idyllic lifestyle takes a turn for the worse, Abeo's father, following his mother's advice, places the girl in a religious shrine, hoping that the sacrifice of his daughter… Continue reading Book Review: Praise Song for the Butterflies by Bernice McFadden
Synopsis: Through a series of fictional episodes set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent years in modern history, Asim brings into pin-sharp focus how the tumultuous events of '68 affected real people's lives and shaped the country we live in today. My Review: Absolutely spellbinding...before I even begin...READ THIS BOOK. I… Continue reading Book Review: A Taste of Honey by Jabari Asim
From the Back Cover: This stirring love story is an insightful look into the hearts and minds of three people who are at once bound and separated by forces beyond their control. An American Marriage is a masterpiece of storytelling, an intimate look into the souls of people who must reckon with the past while… Continue reading Book Review: An American Marriage
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