Trouble Down South and Other Stories by Katrina Parker Williams
The stories in
this book contain the time between the beginnings of the horror of slaves in
America to the present plight of black Americans in the southern US. The
stories are a stirring reminder of what has been and what continues to be. This
book also includes some stories that aren’t as heart-wrenching, but more heart-warming
like Grandpa’s Courtship, and Rock.
I can’t imagine
what it’s like to be dismissed entirely based on my skin color. I have
experienced instant dismissal as a woman, however. I know this dims in
comparison to what I read, but it sent the message of the book more deeply into
my heart.
I loved that the
stories ended with education. When we decide to make education, empathy and
love a priority in our lives, then we will be able to move forward united.
I would recommend
this book to anyone that wants to grow their compassion and education. If we
don’t learn from the past, we are doomed to repeat it.
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| Katrina Parker Williams |
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