I read books. I love books, but every since chemo it's been a struggle to remain focused. Well, until I encountered Soul Serenade by Rashod Ollison. The play cousin as I call Rashod, wrote this book. I love Rashod and his writings, I was going to be supportive and attempt to read his book.
I accepted my Christmas present with glee and smiled at the handwritten dedication. I started to read about 8, I.Was.Hooked. The book is full of colorful characters that happen to be family. Malvern Arkansas had an important role. That made my heart sing...because that's my parents home town.
Although, this was Rashod'story, the star was Ms. Diane. An amazingly resilient woman who was intent on providing, protecting and preparing her children for adult hood. She came up short on demonstrative love, but she did the best she could amongst circumstances that would crippled Superman.
Rashod is a testament to this. His intellectual ability and gift of the pen, would not be denied despite circumstances that would have crippled Superman and Batman. This is resilience. The power to rebound. This is Rashod, Ms. Diane, Dusa and Regan. Although, different they were all tenacious, independent, driven and resilient.
This book is not a black coming of age story. It is not a gay story. It is story that stands to take you through a myriad of emotions. Tears to anger to bust out laughter. Most importantly, I think it inspires the reader to press on. I think it tells the reader that your words can be a slap down or a lift up. I think you ought to get this book, it is a emotional necessary journey that you just GOT TO TAKE!!!
Vick the Communication Diva
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