Crossing Over by Jennifer Coissiere
By Priscilla Johnson • May 26th, 2010 • Category: Book Review 2010 •
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Rachelle and Raheem Martin have been living under a cloud since the death of their mother 15 years ago. Rachelle takes on the role of mother, sister, caregiver, and friend to her twin and everyone. She blames herself for the sudden death of her mother and she tries to put on a happy front for all around her. Raheem, who sought counseling after his mother’s death, masks his fears and he becomes the protector of Rachelle. When Rachelle’s father asks her to sing in a holiday pageant, and Raheem falls in lust for a girl that was deemed unfit for him, Rachelle begins to see things differently. Her transformation has an effect on everyone around her. Jennifer Coissiere’s debut novel, Crossing Over, shows readers how one simple gesture can be breathtaking.
Coissiere’s novel deals with pain, grief, secrets, dependency, fear, love and family. The characters will have you talking out loud as they try to understand the decision they have made and the impact it has on others around them. It was easy for me to identify with the characters and the situations they faced. I enjoyed this book and I would recommend to everyone.
The book was provided by the author for review.
Priscilla C. Johnson
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Priscilla Johnson is a single mom of a 12 year-old and guardian of two teen-age nephews, lives in Baltimore Maryland. Working full time as an Equal Opportunity Investigator, she enjoys spending her free time traveling to bookstores within the area to meet her favorite authors at book signings or helping to plan book events. Priscilla was given the nickname “BookManiac” by a co-worker who continues to laugh at her weekly delivery of books in the mail. She has been reviewing books for APOOO, A Place Of Our Own, for a little over eight months and she enjoys every minute. Besides reading, Priscilla enjoys walking, crocheting, or simply sitting on her balcony listening to the Creator.
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