I have pondered and mulled. I have waited and watched my thoughts come and go. This book - this amazing, powerful book has made a lasting impression, and I (for once) am at a loss for words. The glimpses into the characters' lives, the moments - fleeting, yet telling of events that shaped and molded.
The story line, at first, seemed simplistic and even over-done. The back of the book, the side flaps - don't even begin to do this book justice. The layers peel off slowly, like those of an onion, and reveal insightful, poetic, deep rumination on life and what it means to live. Live for oneself - live for others - just live. Love, loss, oh my goodness - so much loss. And yet, there is a hopeful undertone. I have no idea how Ms. Woodson has pulled this all off!
Readers, I hope you will pick up this book. I don't think I can speak much of it - you will have to give it a chance all on your own. All I can say is that it will remain with me for a long while. Hold on to your hearts and emotions too, this book sent me all over the place (in the best way a book can)!
