There are probably a million things I could say about this book. However, I’m not sure I will say them correctly...trip over my own words. But, here goes:
My mom suggested this book, claiming it was relevant to today...and she was right. Richardson’s novel left me emotionally drained. The storyline saddened me, but it also gave me hope. Cussy’s life highlighted our nation’s current struggle with equality, no matter the color of ones skin.
“I had no right telling you how you should feel. No right claiming knowledge on things I could and will never feel. I’ve never known harm or exile because of my skin. Nor felt the lash of leather whips or angry tongues because of it!” (252) White privilege? Empathy? Walk in someone else’s shoes?
When my youngest son got married, his wife spoke about the repeal of anti-miscegenation laws - quoting Loving vs. Virginia, the landmark Supreme Court Case. As a parent and a human being I am grateful...for without it my son would be without his soulmate.
Ok, time to cry....
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