Shifting Through Neutral
Shifting Through Neutral by Bridgett M. Davis, published by HarperCollins on May 3, 2005, is a reprint edition comprising 320 pages. This novel explores the complexities of adolescence through the eyes of Rae Dodson, who navigates her family’s dynamics while transitioning from childhood to adulthood. Set against the backdrop of Detroit, the story captures the interplay of familial relationships and personal growth, as Rae grapples with her loyalties to her emotionally distant mother and her affectionate father.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of identity and belonging, as Rae’s journey unfolds amidst the vibrant cultural landscape of her environment. The book addresses social issues and the nuances of family life, particularly within the context of African American experiences. As Rae matures, she confronts her own developing sexuality while striving to maintain her bond with her father, ultimately seeking to balance her roles as both a daughter and an independent individual.
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Not yet a woman yet more than a little girl, Rae Dodson is caught up in her family’s drama. Her hip older sister, Kimmie, whom her mother favors, has moved from New Orleans to join them in Detroit, a city that moves as if in synch with the Stevie Wonder tunes that play giddily from new automobiles fresh off the factory lots. Her bid whist–playing mother is as nervous as ever, and her father’s chronic migraines seem less responsive to medication. And while they all occupy the same house, they might as well be living separate lives. When the tenuous peace finally breaks, Rae must decide where her loyalties lie: should she choose her emotionally distant mother, whom she adores, or her affectionate but needy father? Rae does choose and launches into a rich, loving relationship with her dad, for whom she shows a fierce, undying loyalty. But as she matures, she must find a way amid her own budding sexuality to be both Daddy’s girl and her own woman.
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