The Water Dancer

This was a hard one to start. The reality of slavery is not a pleasant one. As I went along, the characters came to life and took hold of me. The characters feel so real with their individual views and flaws.

Slavery. Racism. It's not unique to white people, but we held that power in my country of the USA. It is a sin I feel we can never fully make right. Reading about these topics hurts. I say this book is very much worth reading. Especially if it hurts to see someone that looks like you as the antagonist. I say it's worth taking time to contemplate why this hurts. Then look for ways to bring healing.

Freedom isn't just about being allowed to go and do as we please. It's a state of mind. The cruelest taskmaster of all is hate. The mind that hates is never free, especially when it thinks it is the master.