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Lädt ... Philadelphia Blues (1996)von Diane McKinney-Whetstone
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. Much like authors Gloria Naylor and Connie Porter, Mc-Kinney-Whetstone has a knack for bringing the homes and neighborhoods of ordinary hard-working black folks to life . . . A wonderful novel that follows a loving family's tumbles through life in 1940s and 50s Philadelphia. paraphrase of Victoria Valentine review in the San Francisco Chronicle I am amazed at her ability to tell a story. I am an avid reader and writers of this caliber are rare. Basically Noon married Herbie, but refuses to have sex with him. Why? Because she was gang raped at 12yrs old and was counselled by her family to keep it a secret. So Herbie has no idea as to why his wife refuses his touch and wants nothing to do with him sexually. They raise 2 girls (adopted), but nothing really chances. So Herbie drowns his sorrow at a local jazz/blues club...and with a special lady friend . This story details the journey as to how the new family additions lead to the revelation of the secrets. While the subject matter was a little sad and uncomfortable, the author tells a story so that you feel the pain, sadness, joy and the healing that comes from revealing secrets. I give her 2 thumbs up, and I wish I had more thumbs Zeige 4 von 4 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Tumbling is a national best-seller from an exhilarating new voice in African-American fiction. Set in Philadelphia in the 1940s and 50s, this emotionally inspiring story revolves around Noon and Herbie, a couple with more than a few obstacles to overcome. They raise two girls left on their doorstep, struggle to keep their unconsummated marriage alive, and fight to save their urban neighborhood from development. Both Noon and Herbie have secrets. Because of this she can't be intimate with her husband, and he sneaks out to a hot jazz singer named Ethel--who has a secret of her own. When the city proposes to build a road through their neighborhood, Noon begins a crusade to keep it from happening--and maybe save her marriage in the process. Tumble into this amazing novel and feel the love and warmth of a special block in South Philly. This is an extraordinary depiction of the true meaning of family and fellowship, with a realistic mix of both joy and sorrow. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.54Literature English (North America) American fiction 20th Century 1945-1999Klassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt:
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