Twin
sisters are born in a town so small, it isn’t on any map. It’s the deep south
and the color of the skin of the residents is prized above all else. The
sisters leave the small town in search of their fortunes.
One
day, one sister disappears. She has sought a life she thinks will make her
happy as a white woman. The other sister, not knowing where her twin has gone,
grieves but makes other choices. The story follows each woman’s journey and the
sacrifices they each make as a result of those choices. The long-term impact is
felt not only by them but all those around them.
Fascinating
and well-written, it examines how every path taken affects not just the
individual but the generations after them. Brit Bennett, the author, based the
book loosely on an account told to her as a young woman. An interesting and
thoughtful read.
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