A review by janmaj
How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Interesting insight into the Rastafarian culture, although I wonder if this is a typical experience given that there are three sects.  The father seemed to have issues that perhaps weren’t necessarily related to Rasta? Or perhaps exacerbated by Rasta? The mother was interesting, too - a force, truly conflicted between being Rasta and also being sure her children were educated.  I was surprised the kids were allowed to go to school, honestly - their mom prepared them well and they excelled.  The years after HS were a winding road and the story dragged just a bit through here, but the resolution at the end - I did not see that coming! A book that will stay with me.  The inner force of Safiya and her mom and sisters is something to be inspired by. Remarkable women!