Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do

First, I should say that if I express any bigotry at all, I express it in my choice of fiction reading material. I pretty much stick with books about white women in their 30's and preferably gay women.

Well, Pearl Cleage changed all of that for me quite a while ago. I was in the book mobile when the librarian said, "Hey, why don't you read the new Pearl Cleage book?" At that time, Ms. Cleage had just released "What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day". Well, I took it home, read it and came back with a new look at books.

You can't just read about those people and places you all ready know. You can't just stick to one race over another or one age group or sexual orientation over another. You have to expand your mind and reach beyond your own limits with a book.

But, I'm getting off track.

Some Things I Thought I'd Never Do is about Regina Burns who is getting her life back on track after a bad breakup and a major drug addiction. Now, I should admit that I didn't actually read this book, I listened to it. Angela Forrest's voice would wave over me and add a real dimension to MS Cleage's all ready descriptive words. I could see the big black man with eyes the color of the ocean. I could almost taste the collard greens being described. I think this is the best way to "read" this novel.

The title, Some Things I Thought I'd Never Do, refers to the fact that Regina finds herself working for the woman who caused the bad breakup. Regina never thought she would even speak to this woman again, but Regina's need for cash to save her ancestral home means that she now has to go to work for Beth Davis.

If you're looking for a good novel for some summer reading, Some Things I Thought I'd Never Do is a good place to start.

Happy Reading!

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