L. answers “I have not finished the book, but wonder...”

Alyce asked this question about The Indigo Girl:

I have not finished the book, but wonder if a large segment of people would feel excluded reading a book in which slaves are property and Indians are a danger... I understand it's historical in the sense that slavery is a part of the American cultural fabric, but I feel like people of color might have little interest in this book. Which is sad. Can any people of color comment on this issue if they have read it?

L. I am bi-racial and I didn't take offense with the book.
1. I would recommend reading it before criticizing it.
2. It is history, something we can't ch…moreI am bi-racial and I didn't take offense with the book.
1. I would recommend reading it before criticizing it.
2. It is history, something we can't change.
3. Please learn to stop criticizing so much and learn to appreciate the writing of factual information that brings knowledge to us all.

What happened to Blacks, Indians, and other indigenous peoples (and is still happening) is appalling but it is also a part of a history that we can't and shouldn't re-write. Let the stories be told, let the truth come out for all to see and read then perhaps people will act to make changes today.

If we worry about not causing others offense nothing would be said, written, or even accomplished(less)

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Melody Such good points made here. We too often try to say that people in the past should have been perfect before we give them any credit at all. They were ...more
Nov 18, 2021 02:46PM · flag

M Well said. Thank you!
Jun 25, 2022 11:23AM · flag

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