Hello my lovely readers! It's time for another round of quick reviews! Let's get into it.
The Sharaf family achieved the "American dream." The Afghan refugee family moved to the U.S. raised their children and became wealthy and successful. But then their teenage daughter Zorah brought shame upon their family, resulting in a tragedy. But what really happened? It depends on who you ask.
*I loved this book! It was incredibly original in how Sabit chose to tell their story solely through interviews with friends, co-workers and other members of the community. I listened to this on audio and the full cast was AMAZING. Also, I love an ambiguous ending. 5 out of 5 stars.
When three young Black men enlist in the US Army hoping to serve their country with honor during World War II, their lives are forever changed. Lee, Benny, Roscoe have been friends for ever but the war forces them to do things they wouldn't dream of doing. Benny begins to pass as white. Roscoe marries Benny's sister, Cora, but is unhappy. And Lee, who always loved Cora betrays her and must forgive out how to get back in her life. Based off their decisions, they must all navigate a new sense of self.
*Meh. It was entertaining enough, but it felt uneven. It felt like a majority of this book was about the love triangle between Roscoe, Lee and Cora. I would've appreciated more insight on Benny's passing as well as Roscoe's life with Megan. Oh well. 3 out of 5 stars.
Black comedians have long played a pivotal role in the American sense of humor. The 1990s showcased a golden era for Black comedy and this book shows how we got there and an insightful retrospective on this history of Black comedy in America.
*Outstanding book. I loved that it was comprised of essentially, short biographies, about important Black comedians and TV shows. Informative and fun. 5 out of 5 stars.
An insightful exploration of death rituals exploring funerals, memorials and burial practices while urging the Black American community to be open to environmental sustainability.
*This was a quick listen on green funerals and how Black folks can be more sustainable even in death. Dawson brings in her personal experiences as a military veteran, funeral director and pastor which brought a well-rounded view to the book 3 out of 5 stars.
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