This book is
nothing like any I have read before. The structure of the book is unique. The
story is told through the eyes and voice of a Choctaw woman as she reflects
back on events from her childhood, events that demonstrate the deep wounds
caused by racism and fear. Through her parents and especially through her
grandparents, the story becomes one of forgiveness and love, and one of hard
choices. While the story takes place in the 1800s, it speaks to today’s society.
I would not say this book falls in the genre of Christian fiction, but it does
carry a meaningful message and is on the recommended reading list for the
United Methodist Women. I would recommend House
of Purple Cedar to those who are looking for a read that will make them
think, not to someone looking for a lighthearted, easy read.
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