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The Personal Librarian
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This is a Masterpiece of a story which needed to be told. The book was very informative, educational and left me interested in more about J.P. Morgan and his Personal Librarian (Belle da C0sta Greene). This book covered two of my most interesting topics in reading and that's Passing and Historical Facts and Fiction all into one. Being an African American woman it's sad for me that women and or men felt the need to pass for white just to have a good life but I can understand that people do what they need to do to be where they need to be in life. The one good thing about this passing is that Belle's family was there to support her and she did not have to leave her family behind. Whereas most people who pass for white have to leave their family and friends behind and they are never to return.
An excellent read and highly recommended. Kudos to the Authors, the Narrators and all involved!!
Belle da Costa Greene, was Smart, Elegant, and Family Oriented. She demanded and received the upmost respect from each and every race, all while being a Black Woman!!
An excellent read and highly recommended. Kudos to the Authors, the Narrators and all involved!!
Belle da Costa Greene, was Smart, Elegant, and Family Oriented. She demanded and received the upmost respect from each and every race, all while being a Black Woman!!
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Aug 01, 2022 10:31AM
I agree with you - it's a remarkable achievement, even though I found Belle a bit distant. I just wanted to add that I have friends in the aboriginal community who have "passed," all their lives, to have a chance at careers and opportunities. This still goes on, sadly. It has cost them and their children, dearly. Thanks to more awareness of Residential Schools etc, this is slowly changing in Canada.
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Lise, I am glad to know that things are changing. I had no idea that Passing was still going on in this day and time. Prayers for the day when we can all be accepted for mind, soul, and body and not just the color of your skin, thanks!
Thanks, Cheryl. I could totally relate to what Belle was saying, as dear friends did it, to my shock when I found out, but I understood. Honestly you could not tell. It’s so sad. Who cares what colour a person’s skin is? It’s even more devastating when one child cannot pass, and the other can. Such tragedy ensues.
Cheryl, I just finished and I am in stunned awe of this book. Thank you for your review which mirrors what my soul is chanting.
Trudy, you are so welcome. So glad you enjoyed the book!!
