Favorite Quotes

“If growing up is painful for the Southern Black girl, being aware of her displacement is the rust on the razor that threatens the throat. It is an unnecessary insult.”

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

"...I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you; we are in charge of our attitudes."

“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty.”

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

Monday, April 3, 2017

Book Review: I Have Two Homes

I Have Two Homes, written by Marian De Smet and illustrated by Nynke Talsma, is a touching story about parents separating from the perspective of their little girl, Nina. Being a children's book, it is beautifully written at a child's level of understanding, but it reaches adult readers as well. While reading this "loving picture book," you will want to give Nina the most comforting hug.

I Have Two Homes gives a voice to those who can relate to Nina's experience while also highlighting something so necessary for children to understand:

"Mom and Dad aren't happy with each other anymore. But I know they are very happy with me.

'That will never change, my sweet girl.'
Mom says, and she gives me a big kiss.
'That is forever, my precious one.'
Dad whispers, and he hugs me tightly.

I am Nina.
I have two homes.
It's strange.
But it is nice too."

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