3.5 Stars Oh I do love a novel set in the deep south and Miss Hazel and the Rosie Parks league didn't disappoint as its a story that shows how how the power and determination of one woman can inspire and transform the lives of a town.Set in the Delta town of Delphi, Mississippi two different but tr...
Hazel grew up one of many children in a rural southern town, but she was determined to get more out of life and found a job in a pharmacy. One customer, Floyd, swept Hazel off her feet with his ideas for business and outlook on life. Soon, Hazel and Floyd are married and settled in Delphi, Mississ...
I enjoyed this book in parts and was a bit nonplussed about it at others. The plot was interesting and the coming together of Hazel and Vida was a big part of that, and was probably one of the most enjoyable parts of the book. And of course, where those women went, Johnny was sure to follow, literal...
A perfect book to read for Black History Month. Mississippi, 1950's and Hazel, newly married is living with her husband Floyd, an up and coming man in the white community. Hazel though, is not really accepted, she is out of her depth and feels this way as well. She will lose a son, take up drinking ...
There are numerous books about slaves and the Deep South but few leave an indelible impression on this reader. The Healing by Jonathan Odell is one such book. Granada is born into slavery but has spent most of her young life at the side of the plantation mistress, much like a pet. Unfortunately Gran...
This is the story of history, family and the things that bind people together. I enjoyed this book. I liked the way the story flowed for the most part, the cloud that the reader had over his eyes until toward the end. The characters were quite interesting and the author did a great job of making t...
Rating: 2* of five The Book Description: "Compelling, tragic, comic, tender and mystical... Combines the historical significance of Kathryn Stockett's The Help with the wisdom of Toni Morrison's Beloved." —Minneapolis Star TribuneRich in mood and atmosphere, The Healing is a warmhearted novel about...
This saga of women's rights, race relations, and the intertwining of complex family histories is one of the best books I've ever read. The characters are rich and deep, the local dialect is applied--with appropriate differences--to Black and white alike, and Jonathan Odell is right up there with Mic...
I approached this novel warily because it had been compared to a wildly popular piece of Southern fiction of which I was not fond. I'm happy to report that I found the comparison entirely inapt. Odell's work offers greater subtlety of message and a richer, more authentic representation of people, pe...
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