Book Review: God Save the Child, by Toni Morrison

If you have ever read any of Ms. Morrison's books, you know they are heavy and deep; not a casual read for a casual afternoon. I have done, and continue to re-read her books over the years and still find something new with each reading. God Save the Child takes us on a journey with a beautiful young woman, Bride, who has been defined by her color from the time she was born. You see, she is very dark-skinned and was born to a very light-skinned mother, who went on to reject her own child because of skin color. This is a story about how unseen scars can lead a person through life thinking one way until an event occurs that pulls the wheels off the bus. As and adult, Bride discovers that she is indeed beautiful, and she presents an even more stunning image because she only wears all the different shades of white...picture the juxtaposition of beautiful white clothing flowing on gorgeous, smooth, licorice black skin. Bride rides her self-discovery to success in the business world, but then something untoward happens and she begins to shrink, literally. The physical traits that define her womanhood begin to disappear, beginning with the sudden reappearance of a baby-smooth pubis. This novel is another of Toni's that is set in present-day and is well worth the sweet effort. I am reading it for the second time, and this time am finding it to be quite sensual. Happy Reading!

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