Raisins in Milk
Raisins in Milk by David Covin, published by Blue Nile Press in June 2018, is a first edition work comprising 237 pages. This book presents the coming-of-age story of Ruth-Ann Weathering, an African-American adolescent navigating life in racist Florida during the early 20th century. Through a rich tapestry of characters and historical events, the narrative explores themes of love, laughter, hate, revenge, sorrow, and grief.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of the challenges and triumphs faced by African Americans in this era, highlighting the interplay of repression and resilience. The story delves into the complexities of community and the impact of societal forces on individual lives. With its focus on historical fiction, Raisins in Milk offers insight into a pivotal time in American history, inviting readers to engage with the experiences that shaped the lives of its characters.
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“Raisins in milk” is the coming of age story of Ruth-Ann Weathering, an African-American adolescent growing up in racist Florida in the early 20th century. It is a story of love and laughter, hate and revenge, sorrow and grief, shown through a labrynth of vivid characters and descriptive historical events. The author traces the ordeal and opportunity, repression and resilience that was the life of African Americans in the early 1900’s. It was a life subject to the deadly and rapcious whims of white Americans and the care of African Aerican communities. — Back cover
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