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Publisher:
Avon Trade / HarperCollins |
Release
Date: 2003 |
ISBN:
00605055672 |
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Format
Reviewed: Trade Paperback |
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Genre:
Women's Literature / African-American |
Reviewed:
2004 |
Reviewer:
Jen Oliver |
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A Taste of Reality
By Kimberla Lawson
Roby
On the
outside, Anise appears to be a put-together African-American female
who has the great career, fantastic marriage, and friends who share
everything. Unfortunately, everything in Anise's life is not as
great as it appears. Anise gets passed over for a promotion
again,
and it is given to a white colleague who is not qualified for the
job. Anise's husband and their marriage are not as fantastic as
Anise thought it was, and her best friend is not sharing everything
like she used to. Can Anise remain strong and get over these humps
in her life or will she succumb to them?
Ms.
Roby allows the reader to feel for Anise no matter the color of
her skin. Anyone could relate to Anise's struggles with marriage,
job, and friends. A Taste of Reality reaches in and grabs onto readers'
mind and have them think about how they would be able to handle
the difficulties that Anise faces. The characterization of Anise
appears to be real and with substance. How Anise attempts to overcome
her obstacles shows how strong a person can truly be, and what goals
she will continue to strive for no matter what the obstacle is.
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