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Title: Well written, but forgiveness is too much
Review: I read this book some time ago, when Divine Secrets of the Yayas was first popular. I just loved the title and that some of it was from a child's point of view. I have not read the second book as of yet. I enjoyed reading the book greatly, I felt it was honest and moving. What troubled me is that there was so much emphasis on feeling that Sibba should be able to forgive her mother, when her mother was incapable of expressing any regret or remorse for her treatment of her children. Wells almost seems to say that children are responsible for whatever happens to them at the hands of their parents. I worry that this message in the book could continue to have others who have been victims of abuse believe that their only choice is to try to forgive the unforgiveable.
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