HerStory:Revelations (Book) - 1/5/2011 6:20:25 AM
AAMBC Reviewer name: Natasha R. Hines
Paulette Jones has a knack for storytelling dialogue. Generational hatred affects the lives of Mema, Lillian, Gail, and Nicole in HerStory: Revelation. Years after slavery, Mema is forced to become a four-year old sex slave to pay off her father’s death. Her tumultuous childhook caused her to feel abandoned and melancholy, emothons that she carried with her for the rest of her life and passed on to her daughter, Lillian, Gail, Lillian’s half-sister, is also tormented by the need of belonging. Her internal struggles led to infidelity, instability, and nearly caused her daughter Nicole to commit suicide.
This is not a story of depression and defeat, however, HerStory is a tale of triumph, perseverance, and tenacity. Gail and Lillian improved width a little assistance from Mrs. Florence. Lillian was able to break the traumatic cycle of hatred. She had two successful marriages and gave birth to tree intelligent, productive children. Gail took control of her life and returned to her husband and daughter.
