By the time I stood up to walk out the door, I could no longer make out the title on the piece of paper. We looked at each other, then started talking about Louise Hay.Īs we talked, she started to doodle on her notepad. She looked doubtful and said, “The one that's about rape and incest and animal abuse?” It's the scariest story you'll ever read. “But, like, be warned if you ever read Beloved. She nodded her head and said, “I've always meant to read something of hers.” I think she's the best female writer ever to come out of the U.S.” I started to pick lint off of my black yoga pants. She looked like she was ready to draw a solid line through the title, but instead she asked, “What's it about?” the writing is great, but it's like.” I couldn't finish my sentence. She was like, “But it's great, obviously.” it's some of the best writing you'll ever read in your life, but I wouldn't describe it as wonderful.” I know,” and she wrote down THE BLUEST EYE on the notepad that was in front of her. Goodreads members who liked The Bluest Eye / Sula. I was like, “Dude, you're from Ohio! She's the best writer that the state of Ohio has ever produced. Find books like The Bluest Eye / Sula / Song Of Solomon from the worlds largest community of readers. I've actually never read anything of hers.” She's a well-read lady who is savvy on the topics of both spiritual reads and literary fiction, so when I saw her yesterday, I said, “Hey, I'm wrapping up Toni Morrison's THE BLUEST EYE right now. I have a new friend here in North Carolina who's originally from Ohio.
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