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, a novel about a daughter of Harlem raised by a family said to possess healing powers.
This book soars from the first page, and that undercurrent of wanting to fly will follow you as you read about the life of Macon Milkman Dead III. Our protagonist seeks to understand the depths that his familial roots extend to and travels back to his family s ancestral land in Virginia to seek clarity about his people and their ways.
Beyond the gorgeous prose, Vuong s loosely autobiographical novel tenderly speaks about his Vietnamese family s origins, the consequences of migration, and the impact of his mother s rearing on his notions of cultural identity. You will be spellbound by Vuong s weaving together of history and language.
Book of The Month: “Caul Baby” by Morgan Jerkins
By Tigner | April 17, 2021 |
If you don’t have your copy of Caul Baby, you can purchase a copy today from www.blackbookstore.com
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Thunder Force stars the fabulous comedic matchup of Octavia Spencer and Melissa McCarthy, real-life friends whose off-screen relationship definitely adds an extra special something to the portrayal of their on-screen characters. While this isnât a perfect flick, donât let the critics dissuade you; itâs a fun movie that is worth your time.Â
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In Caul Baby, A Rare Gift Becomes A Double-Edged Sword
In Morgan Jerkins new novel
Caul Baby, a family of Black women has a gift; they re born with a caul, a layer over their skin that protects them from harm. They can share the caul with others and sell it to the highest bidder which brings trouble. After all, aren t all gifts double edged swords? says Jerkins.
The family lives in Harlem, with a history stretching back to Louisiana. Although the story has fantastical elements, Jerkins used building blocks from her own family history to imagine these women into being.