I just finished another great book. I looked forward to reading this every night this week and stayed up waaaaay past my bedtime each night! This book was set in Mississippi during the 60's, an extremely controversial time in our history as it was at the birth of the civil rights movement. I'll tell ya...after reading about life during the sixties, I had some hope about our current state of affairs. However, I don't think that was the point of the book at all.
The book explores the relationship not only between women, but specifically between white women and their hired help during the sixties. I found myself dying laughing in some parts of the book, while crying my eyes out in other parts. I pulled for so many characters in the book, yet pulled against so many, as well.
I felt inspired, I felt ashamed, I felt hopeless, I felt hopeful. I felt connected. To women. All women. Regardless of age, shape, size, or color. As one of the characters so poignantly stated, "We are just two people. Not that much separates us really. Not nearly as much as I had thought."
I was reminded that ordinary women can be heroic. I was reminded, and I was encouraged.
In honor of this book, I'm hosting a GIVE AWAY. Just leave a comment. I'll send you the book - and if you live nearby, I'll hand deliver it!
Happy Reading!
(Since only a handful of you read my blog...your chances are great!)
5 comments:
I LOVE reading your blog - you always make me laugh! I love the new design....looks great! And even if I don't "win" the book, thanks for sharing - we are heading to the beach in a few weeks and I need a good read!
I just found it but I love your blog too!! Thanks for your comment.
I love to read, although now finding the time to do so is more challenging- maybe I could read some while nursing.
I'll have to check that one out...I always enjoy your recommendations!
Sounds like a great book. Your blog is hysterical and precious. I enjoy reading it/
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