E. Lynn Harris’ books always do this to me. I sit with one of his novels and think, I’m going to read a little now and finish later . . . And, of course, for the next twenty-four hours, my nose never retreats more than three inches from the inseam of the book. My brain is still spinning; Harris always had such a sweet caress with words. A heartwarming storyline whose drama provides the truest lessson in life about forgiveness. Yancy was a handful from the beginning, and Miss Ava–there are NO words! Character debuts from past novels were stellar (who doesn’t want to see the delicious Basil again?!). Speaking from professional experience, what I do everyday on the 9 to 5, this story is the script for so many families. A profound statement that generational curses of hate, jealously, and abandonment can be broken by the power of love.

A reading hangover well worth it, and a definite five pink diamond–our highest Sistah salute to a cherished legend. - Sistah Tasha