This was a very good… hmmm well listen as I knocked it out via Audible (great choice selections for Josiah & Yasmen). Tears flowed from my eyes at cerThis was a very good… hmmm well listen as I knocked it out via Audible (great choice selections for Josiah & Yasmen). Tears flowed from my eyes at certain parts… the undeniable intrinsic soulmate kinda love within this book, the devastating loss; the time after, the healing, the family bonds and totality of it within Black community and the friends you have around you that allows growth, support, and more love to surround those that need it most. It’s about doing the work within oneself and together in ah family. All the things people in relationships should think about and ponder before they actually do, let go. Loved it. ...more
Amazing read. Definitely played on my heart’s chords. A story filled with regret, rejuvenation, reminiscence, and makes the reader want to rectify anyAmazing read. Definitely played on my heart’s chords. A story filled with regret, rejuvenation, reminiscence, and makes the reader want to rectify any strained relationships within their own lives. As a middle aged black man, it causes one to review all interactions from parent to child, husband to wife, friends, and the things we converse about from importance to surface level. Tissues not included. ...more
Excellent read that pulls you in chapter by chapter
Absolutely loved this read. Anyone is big on family and understands the snow ball effect of lettingExcellent read that pulls you in chapter by chapter
Absolutely loved this read. Anyone is big on family and understands the snow ball effect of letting things and turmoil roll out of control will be drawn to this read. The strength of the black family and how we allow our history to be told as well the things we hold onto and let it affect our lives. There are so many stories being told and interwoven here that you get sucked in as it all unfolds making it such a great read and page turner. Amazing read!...more
A tough read as a parent but it makes the reader think about things from a different perspective being a child or parent. Makes one think about the inA tough read as a parent but it makes the reader think about things from a different perspective being a child or parent. Makes one think about the interactions and interrelations of children, their friends, their parents, what they learn and who they’re learning it from, as well as the stressors from both angles (parents & children), the different things we think about, how this affects all relationships involved, as well as how media can affect all of the above....more