Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do: A Novel
by Pearl Cleage
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Read in February, 2008
This woman’s views on race are disturbing. She hinted at her proposed solution to the race problem in the U.S. in her previous book, What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day, on the Oprah book list, but it was more subtle and the overall message of the book was more positive. In Some Things I Never Thought I’d Do, which bears the Good Morning America seal of approval, the author proposes an all-out war in which “good” black people should kill “bad” black people and that will solve ...more
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Read in September, 2007
I enjoyed the characters in this book and the friendships building between them along their journey. I especially liked Aunt Abbie who considers herself to be a visionary advisor.
My favorite quote:
"I don't hear voices," she sniffed. "I have visions. There's a difference, although you're still too full of estrogen to understand it." Aunt Abbie goes on the say "Estrogen is fine, but it definitely blocks a lot of female magic, especially the stuff having to do with being able to see the past and present and the future as all part of the same bolt of cloth. As long as you can have babies, you can't really focus on this stuff..." ...more
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"I don't hear voices," she sniffed. "I have visions. There's a difference, although you're still too full of estrogen to understand it." Aunt Abbie goes on the say "Estrogen is fine, but it definitely blocks a lot of female magic, especially the stuff having to do with being able to see the past and present and the future as all part of the same bolt of cloth. As long as you can have babies, you can't really focus on this stuff..." ...more
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Read in September, 2007
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Someone who wants a good sista story
I was able to get pretty engaged with this story. I like the stories she has to tell - they are compelling. I think it's interesting that she starts the story talking about drug addiction as though it were merely a series of bad decisions, with few physical or psychological ramifications beyond the loss of cash and property. I think she treats the topic a little too lightly, and with a smidge of judgement.
I also take issue with the way she presents this "neighborhood cleansing,"...more
I also take issue with the way she presents this "neighborhood cleansing,"...more
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recommends it for: anyone who enjoys love stories...with a twist
Read in January, 2008
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Teacakesrecommends it for: anyone who enjoys love stories...with a twist
I really enjoyed this book--Pearl Cleage has a wonderful knack for heartwarming love stories and then sneaking in a little politics (lol). All in all, she's weaved and wonderful love story--one that has traveled through time--literally!
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the hopeful
this book touches me..i have read it over and over and always find soemthing new to take away from it...i love pearl cleage as an author and will rread anything she writes
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...interesting read all the way around. Paints a very vivid picture of how complicated "right and wrong" can actually be. Loved the story of redemption for Regina.
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I don't remember much about this book, it's been awhile. I know I liked it though.
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Read in January, 2006
Pearl Cleage is a masterful story teller and her characters are compelling
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Read in January, 2006
i'm a cleage fan...but this one disappointed me. i expect more of her.
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Read in November, 2007
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Great book. Thanks for recommending it B. I am kind of sad its over.
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Read in May, 2006
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Pearl Cleage does it again!
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