Today has been a very productive day, and it's all because of this book I've been reading. A few hours ago, I started reading this book called "Ain't No Sunshine" by Leslie DuBois, and it is very magnificent; I would definitely recommend this book to people. It's about this young Caucasian man who is being accused of killing his father, but the story walks you through his past. He has a friend, Ruthie, she's African-American, and she's his rock, basically. They were often looked down upon because they were always together, despite people's feelings towards the whole whites and blacks being together. This book intrigues me so much, because to this day, people still have a problem with interracial relationships; I don't see what's so wrong with it though. If two people are in love, then they have a right to be in love without being judged. Love should see no color nor sex, love isn't meant to be forbidden. Knowing that interracial relationships are still looked down on (somewhat), saddens me because I just feel like everyone is meant to have that one true love...they shouldn't have to spend their entire relationship defending it.
always looking for good book recommendations... thanks for this one and Happy Thanksgiving! : )
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you too...and you're very welcome. I'll probably be talking about majority of the books that I read on here, because I love to read, and I love recommending books to other people, so be sure to keep an eye out!! :)
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you on this...I'm biracial, and I definitely feel the tensions still present in society because of the attitudes toward interracial relationships. It's hard for me to date outside of my race because some people won't even look twice at me since I'm a minority. It's very sad that people still feel that way...
ReplyDeleteTara, I definitely understand where you're coming from about it being hard with dating outside of your race; I think it's a challenge that a lot of interracial couples have to deal with. Luckily enough we're not punished for being in love with someone outside of our race anymore, now we're just condemned with frowns. I hate the fact that people still have to fight for their relationships just to make others happy, but if you really love that person, then it's definitely worth fighting for!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the book recommendation. I am currently reading The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb. It's such a good book, but I'm having the hardest time trying to finish it. I need to devote more time to reading. PS. I love the way you ended this post, "everyone is meant to have that one true love...they shouldn't have to spend their entire relationship defending it". -Beautifully said!
ReplyDeleteBrandi, thank you!! It just sort of came to me lol, but I believe that statement is true. Relationships can be a lot of work at times, and it's just more issues and drama for the couple if they have to fight for their love because of everyone else. If a couple's relationship just consists of fighting for what they have, then it's not much of a relationship anymore. I'm glad you enjoyed it though. P.S. "Ain't No Sunshine" is a story that will literally keep you wondering what really happened until the VERY END!!!
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