Title: Very Disappointing
Product review: Several things turned me off while I read this book. In the first place, although I can empathise with the pain June felt, I detested the militant turn she took. A careful reading shows many barbs at white people, just for being white. I'm sorry Norma was such a monstrous mother, but that does not make every white person a racist, nor every black heroic. Secondly, the writing itself was pedestrian. Third, it was infuriating to hear Norma's twisted defense of herself...."oh what did I do wrong in a previous life, that I was not permitted to raise my children?" That is bunk, as she chose to have three illegitimate children and give them ALL away, even the white children, so it wasn't just racism. If she regretted any of this at all, why did she refuse to have anything to do with her son's children...she claims their existence made her feel old. I was angry at June for not respecting Peggy enough...that woman was a true mother.
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