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Some did not even value themselves or where they had come from. Feb 28, Susie Seeber rated it really liked it Shelves: Excellent multigenerational novel Great story with lessons to be learned. Worked hard to keep all the family relationships in sequence but it was well written. Aug 21, Alice Wallace rated it really liked it. Although it was a bit difficult to keep up with the characters and their relationships to each other mostly because of the wide time-span between storylines , I found the story compelling and ultimately somewhat surprising in the end.

I liked how the author set up the story and the manner with which the secrets unfold. As a Christian, I appreciated the inclusion of several characters who were strong in their faith. This point was made in a very legitimate fashion and didn't feel contrived.

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The o Although it was a bit difficult to keep up with the characters and their relationships to each other mostly because of the wide time-span between storylines , I found the story compelling and ultimately somewhat surprising in the end. The overall message of the book was about the role of a person's color in society, starting in the Civil War era up to the late s.

It caused the reader to consider the role of color even now. And ultimately the question of the title must be answered: What color is your soul? And does it matter? Aug 09, Margaret rated it it was amazing.

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Amazing story Anyone of African American heritage knows the struggle of light skin vs. The stories as told by Andy and the diaries weave a tale of love, hatred, jealousy and sacrifice. Each of the characters touches a part of the heart and in the end, the story brings them all together. This was an excellent read! Nov 09, Dianne Sidebottom rated it it was amazing. I'm sure this book covered historical facts of what it was like to be in the US whether the skin was black, white, coloured in between. To me it was emotional story reflecting back over ones life and asking someone to write the memoirs.

Finally finding his connection. I really hate racial slurs and there are some in this book. I understand why the author put them in there. This is historical fiction that deals with racial issues. I know the author put those in there to make it realistic. Still don't really like that part. But other than that this is a good Christian historical fiction book and it held my attention all the way through. Dec 06, Louise Child rated it it was ok. This was ok The book was an easy read.

It wasn't particularly original , trying to be a warped family saga. The ends were all tied up neatly,marriage saved ,the right people dying ,finding god etc. I won't read the next in the series. Jul 12, Debbie Lindquist rated it it was amazing. Heartwarming I have read several novels about the Civil War and Slavery. This perhaps the best.

It was a wonderful journey. I highly recommend and look forward to Book 2. Jul 21, Tony rated it it was amazing. One of the best books I've ever read!!! Great read I really enjoyed this book. This story written in the past and then about 70 years later. Andy is asked to travel from Chicago, IL to the deep south at the request of a woman to have her memoirs written. Andy's trip is an education that the South has not changed since the war. The north is very different than the south and he has to face that bias and hatred pointed at himself.

As he reads the woman's journals he discovers life after the civil war isn't much different that what it was in the late 's. The relationships b This story written in the past and then about 70 years later. The relationships between the black slave owners and their freed slaves weren't any different than the interracial relationships of This is a book about love in the wrong places and sacrifices made for the welfare of the next generations.

There are times when the cycle isn't broken, that hate breeds hate and the result is murder. In this book the past bleeds into the future and the thread does not break. I liked the story line. There were times the past and present were too similar and the storyline didn't carry my interest. The end was quite revealing both in the past and present, even though I had already figured it out Andy had to find it out. I would have loved to be surprised as he was. That revelation led him to a forgiveness for his mother and the rest of his family.

This is a good book club read as it has many things that can be discussed. Very rarely do I give a book 5 stars but this book earned it. I was mesmerized from the moment I started reading.

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The characters were well developed and I found myself easily able to relate to many of them. I enjoyed the way the author incorporated the journals of three women into the book in order to bring the past to life. The frequent switch from one time period to another wasn't confusing but was so well written that it made the story more interesting. I enjoyed fitting the pieces of the sto Very rarely do I give a book 5 stars but this book earned it. I enjoyed fitting the pieces of the story together as I read and was not able to discover the path the writer had me on until I had arrived at the destination.

I was spellbound by this story. I enjoyed every word and found nothing I could criticize about it. Its a great read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction. Jan 25, Debbi rated it really liked it. Takes place in but skips back to the pre-Civil War and Civil War eras for much of the story. You have to pay attention but it's not bad to keep everyone straight and it is worth it. His black mother had an affair with a white man and her black husband was going to kill Andy with the beatings he gave him.

Forward to and Miss Penbrook wants Andy and only Andy, who is a journalist now, to write her memoirs. This means he has to return to Georgia. He finally learns all the missing links from his childhood.

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Editorial Reviews. Book Description. The story of an old woman's need for forgiveness, a young Book 1 of 2 in The Penbrook Diaries (2 Book Series). The Color Of The Soul (The Penbrook Diaries Book 1) and millions of other books are available for instant access. view Kindle eBook | view Audible audiobook.

But the KKK is threatening him. Will he ever see his estranged wife again? Jan 31, Connie S. Jones rated it it was amazing. When you search to find out the changes so many lives went through in the 's in the deep south. It was ruff for some and grand for some, as Andy learns of his childhood life while researching Cat's life so he can write a book about her life ahange the lies Cat lived so everyone would know the real truth.

What a story, I'm ready for the second book. Very good well written. I probably would have read it straight through if there wasn't so many things going on to make me stop and come back to it later. It's the kind you hate to put down. Oct 19, Debra Torgerson rated it it was amazing. There is no make or female, black or white in God's eyes. We are all the same. What can I say excellent book. Ms Bateman does a excellent job in the writing of this story. It shows how racism has hurt both black and white. I found myself smiling and crying reading this. The story takes place in the mid 's and the mid 's.

The story of a family that has secrets that are allowed to surface. The characters are well developed. I recommend this book highly. It does show how a pers There is no make or female, black or white in God's eyes.

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It does show how a person's beliefs shape their lives. I will be reading more of this series. Sep 23, Grace rated it really liked it. I enjoyed this historical account. And was totally shocked by the end. At times I found the brutality suffered by the slaves in the 's and even the negroes in the 40's, was just so despicable.

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