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A review by audrarussellwrites
Life Is Short But Wide by J. California Cooper
4.0
This was the first book I've ever read by J. California Cooper. I've known about her all of my life but never got around to reading any of her books until now.
Life is Short But Wide is the perfect title for this book. All of its characters go through life, some of them living their dreams, others letting their own self-limiting beliefs delay their dreams, and yet others letting their environment trick them into believing that pursuing dreams is a luxury they can't afford.
The book is narrated by an elderly woman who imparts her wisdom throughout the book. This was a very enjoyable read. The only reason I gave it four stars was because at the end I felt I was being preached to. J. California Cooper definitely highlights the struggle that Black people go through, and I appreciate that. But the last few pages seemed to be her, and not her characters, that were doing the talking.
I will definitely be reading more of her books.
Life is Short But Wide is the perfect title for this book. All of its characters go through life, some of them living their dreams, others letting their own self-limiting beliefs delay their dreams, and yet others letting their environment trick them into believing that pursuing dreams is a luxury they can't afford.
The book is narrated by an elderly woman who imparts her wisdom throughout the book. This was a very enjoyable read. The only reason I gave it four stars was because at the end I felt I was being preached to. J. California Cooper definitely highlights the struggle that Black people go through, and I appreciate that. But the last few pages seemed to be her, and not her characters, that were doing the talking.
I will definitely be reading more of her books.