Francie, by Karen English, is an inspiring book that emphasize the background of African american history that brings you a vivid imagery of how African american suffered during discrimination of race, ethnicity, or any form of stereotypical eyes. the protagonist is Francie and the title signify her importance in the story. she is a young black girl that lives with her mom and younger brother, Prez in Alabama. there, they all three work and wait for their father to keep to his promise which is trying to get settled in Chicago so he can move his family up north. however, he didn't kept to his promises, he left the family hopes but destroy it completely himself. he gave bunch of unpleasant events and unfulfilled desire to people that loves him and closest to him. She faces many different obstacles and situations everyday. Every time she work and feels tired, there's always something that lingers in her mind which is the dream that her father sets on her family got her hyper and excited even though she know it is just a dream that won't come true. i understand how it feels that when someone close to you promise you something but never kept to the promise. it would always be a pain and a memory that you don't want to remember but no matter what, it appears in your mind constantly and circulate around leaving a deep impression. i really learned a lot from Francie because she taught me that even if you feel weak sometimes, you have to stay strong or else you might get pick on. it teaches you that sometimes don't easily believe other people even though they are very close to you.
i recommend this book to people who are intolerant against segregation. Also, those who experienced the same moment and can't escape from it because it can teach you a good life lesson.