Our third read for Otsego Library Book Club. This first time novel was a peek into the life of an African American church, written from the perspective of the Church Mothers---those experienced women who watch and pray, not always perfect, but looking & responding to life from the vantage point of age. The story centered around three young people, with mistakes made and hearts broken, and once again --- the very difficult consequences that follow them because of their choices. This shows even more vividly than "Commonwealth" how sin ensnares, then drags others in, then destroys more people than could be imagined -- in this case, the destruction of a church.
Although I liked the story line, I never enjoy the crude language --my old age is showing! Always feels like there could be other words to use that might be just as credible. I did appreciate that the author portrayed the African American culture in some positive ways-- intelligent & goal oriented teens, kind-hearted church members, forgiveness expressed, a father-daughter relationship restored.
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