Children of the Waters by Carleen Brice
By Angelia Menchan • Sep 20th, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009 •
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Carleen Brice’s Children of the Waters is s book that will immerse readers in so many thoughts and possibly memories. The premise of the story is two sisters, one white and the other bi-racial, are separated for years due to a decision made by their grandmother. However, there are so many layers to this story that are at once so simple, yet so complicated. Before saying another word about the storyline I would like to recommend Children of the Waters to all who can read, understand and enjoy well-written literature.
Trish Taylor is separated from her husband and doing everything she can to raise her 16 year-old son, Will. She is struggling with her weight, she is lonely, but one thing for sure is she loves her child. She discovers though, that love will not protect him from some things, considering he is a teenage boy and bi-racial and she is a white woman. But she will do the best she can. She is also discovering some inconsistencies about the death of her mother and baby sister. Trish is in store for the surprise of her life.
Billie Cousins life has been wonderful, though filled with challenges. She was brought up in a loving family and has a good life. She has struggled with a life-threatening illness, but she is doing well and has discovered she is pregnant. However, there is a small problem, the father of her child, Nick, is not happy about becoming a father; he has other concerns. What Billie does not know is that Nick is about to be the least of her concerns. Discovering she was adopted and has another family is more than she is ready for.
Ms. Brice does a wonderful job of bringing us the story from the perspectives of Trish and Billie and allowing readers to see how complicated the issues of race, love and family can be. I cannot say enough about how this book touched my heart and made me think and I will recommend it to everyone within the sound of my voice.
Angelia Vernon Menchan
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Angelia Menchan is wife, mother, mentor and the author of five books, most recently, “Is No Not Clear Enough For You? She is a reviewer for APOOO Exchange Team. Angelia currently works as a Budget Officer, but her most rewarding work experience was as Job Corps Counselor. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her love and reading. Her motto is, “You Get from the Universe, What You Give to the Universe.” She can be contacted at www.angeliavmenchan.com and http://acvermen.blogspot.com
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