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Published: July 19, 2012
Words: 2,813 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476041520
Short description
A poignant story illustrating the innocent hope of a child, unconditional love, loss, and finally acceptance as a young disabled boy comes to realize that blood is not always thicker than water.Extended description
Set in the South in the 1950s, a young boy, disabled at birth, relentlessly hopes that his birth mother will return for him one day. Taken in by an older black woman, the young boy relies on the woman for all his needs. When faced with her sudden death, the loss of the only person to truly care for him is not all the young boy faces. Ultimately he learns that family is more than blood and that love transcends death.Tags
fiction, drama, 1950s, african american, family, short story, mississippi, disability, south, southern fiction, disabilities, southern authors, rwhi, red writing hood ink, kent breazeale, mississippi authorsAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Danielle Copeland
on Nov. 29, 2012 :
This was a touching short story. I hope the author develops it into a longer one.
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Review by:
Tina Sanford
on Sep. 17, 2012 :
I loved it from the start. Great story can't wait to read more of Kent's work!!! Great job!!
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Review by:
Donny Horton
on Sep. 17, 2012 :
From the opening line, I wanted to know what had happened. The story was artfully crafted and interesting. It was emotional without gimmicks. As a southerner, I thought the dialect was realistic and understandable. A very good piece of writing.
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Review by:
Maggie Lord
on July 23, 2012 :
What a great way to be introduced to the South. The dialogue was very interseting to a born Yankee. Tears at the end of a very well told story. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to all.
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Review by:
stella wallace
on July 21, 2012 :
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Loved it, even tho' it made me cry. Great writing.
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Review by:
Brandy Cain
on July 20, 2012 :
What an awesome story! Can't wait for the writer to come out with more!
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Review by:
Brandy Cain
on July 20, 2012 :
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What an awesome story!
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Review by:
Adam Drake
on July 19, 2012 :
What a beautiful reminder of the power of love. Great story!
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