I found this book to be rather interesting. Knowing that the fictional stories were in fact based on historical events allowed me to take a new perspective as I read. I found this to be a well written collection. ( )

Another freebie I received from Member's Giveaway. These stories were interesting. They were about slavery, racism and the Vietnam War.

For more of the review, visit my book blog at: http://angelofmine1974.livejournal.com/40705.html ( )

KATRINA PARKER WILLIAMS' "TROUBLE DOWN SOUTH AND OTHER STORIES" (A REVIEW)

Katrina Parker Williams has a way of weaving a story that makes you believe she was right there and saw it happen. The stories in this book are rich with history and the truth of what it was like to live in that day and age as an African American slave. You can see, as well as feel the horror, heartbreak, sadness, and even some of the happy times that went on in the lives of these people. The stories are well written and told in such a way as to draw you in and make you see the characters in your mind as though you were standing there with them.

There are times you just want to reach out and hug them and tell them it will be alright or laugh with them as you witness some of the more humorous side of their lives. Katrina Parker Williams is an author I will be looking for in the future, I will definitely seek out more of her work!

-Kitty Bullard / Great Minds Think Aloud Book Club ( )

I received a copy of this book through the author herself.
This was a wonderfully, rich book. I loved the ambience, all the Southern mojo in its pages. It really brought the feeling of the deep South, wrapping it around me as I read.
The stories themselves are amusing. They are little snippets of people’s lives throughout many time periods, which makes it very interesting to see the changes in the treatment of African Americans through the years. The one that stuck with me the longest was the one called “Slave Auction”. The feeling of loneliness and abandonment when the little boy is separated, sold off, from his mother is incredible, to the point of making you want to put the book down. It’s very strong, and what makes it even worse is that these kinds of atrocities really happened.
The writing is smooth and easy, making it a breeze to read the stories in pretty quick fashion. The cast of characters is varied and original, the plots amusing and self-contained.
I can easily recommend this book to pretty much anyone. Loved it. ( )