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Title: The View from Here by Brian Keith Jackson ISBN: 0-671-56895-7 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1997 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $22.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.58 (31 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Outstanding!
Comment: Told largely in part by the unborn child, this is a story of self-discovery, strength, and family love. The View From Here is excellent! It goes deep into the soul and deep into the impoverished rural South into the home of Anna and J.T. where years of depression, predjudice, mental and physical abuse has taken its toll on the family. An unplanned pregnancy throws the family into crisis and the loss of employment makes a bad situation worse. J.T. "fixes" things by offering the unborn child to his older sister/surrogate mother, Clairese, the preacher's wife, and turns to corn liquor as console for his idle time. Anna eventually saves her family by (a) pulling on inspiration of her best friend, Ida Mae, who has "gone up North" in search of freedom and a better life and (b) her mother's strength to preservere and do the right thing. This book is a quick read, a real winner...I was really intrigued to see that it was written by a man! I give this body of work 5 stars and two thumbs up!
Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderfully Written, Eloquently Delivered
Comment: The View From Here is a wonderfully written and eloquently delivered literary debut from Brian Keith Jackson! Some books are entertaining and devoured for the moment; other books are savored and last for a lifetime. The View From Here is a book that will stay with me for years to come as it is an emotional and soul stirring story regarding Anna Anderson Thomas and the unconditional love she has for her family. The View From Here is uniquely and creatively narrated by the protagonist Anna's, unborn child. Anna is married to mean-spirited and broken down JT; this union has been blessed with five sons and JT is satisfied with the current size of his family. Within a bleak situation in the economically depressed setting of a small Mississippi town, the Thomas' are barely making it when they discover that Anna is yet again pregnant. Not looking forward to feeding another mouth, JT promises the unborn child to his older sister Clariece...and therein lies the dilemna. I was emotionally wretched and drained and moved to tears as I read the mental abuse that Anna suffered at the hands of her husband and wondered "why"? The View From Here is the story of any women who has had to stand up for herself and make tough decisions which would impact her spouse, her children and her self-preservation when the going got tough. The View From Here is the story of any woman under immense pressures, struggling to survive and to ensure the unity of her family as she battles the obstacle course of everyday living. This story shows how a woman named Anna possesses strong strength and determination and how she keeps faith to the bitter end and turns the situation around for good. Rather than running away or cowering to the demons that be, Anna stood up for what was right, what was true, what was just in the moment of adversity. As the story poignantly and provocatively climaxed I cheered for Anna as she stood her ground and did what was right for her spiritual and emotional sanity! The View From Here is an unforgettable tale about family, adversities, and the events that shape our lives and our souls. In spite of hardships, poverty, tragedies and despair, The View From Here portrays the richness of life when one has hope, courage and determination. It's a poignant and touching portrayal of family life that's full of love and the determination of a mother to keep her family intact against all odds and obstacles. The View From Here is exquisitely and superbly told by Brian Keith Jackson. This is an author to be reckoned with and I look forward to reading Walking Through Mirrors and future novels by this very talented new author.
Rating: 5
Summary: Incredibly Well-Written!!!
Comment: At first glance it sounds sort of odd to have a story told from the perspective of a fetus. However, the story is seamless and well told. The author successfully ties both present and past recollections without missing a beat. I truly enjoyed this book.
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Title: Walking Through Mirrors by Brian Keith Jackson ISBN: 0671568949 Publisher: Washington Square Press Pub. Date: 01 August, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Queen of Harlem by Brian Keith Jackson ISBN: 0767908392 Publisher: Harlem Moon Pub. Date: 08 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do by Pearl Cleage ISBN: 0345456068 Publisher: One World Pub. Date: 26 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Drinking Coffee Elsewhere by ZZ Packer ISBN: 1573222348 Publisher: Riverhead Books Pub. Date: 10 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The Known World by Edward P. Jones ISBN: 0060557540 Publisher: Amistad Pub. Date: 14 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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