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I liked the cover of this book. It perfectly told me what the book was about. I liked the colors and the contrasting colors in the quilt. It's definitely a beautiful cover.
I liked the new perspective I had from this book. I've read several books about WWII but none of them took on this perspective of being an African American during this time. I liked how it discussed the different color skins because I honestly didn't know that there was segregation even among their community that led them to act harshly against each other. I liked Cordelia Grace and how she didn't let that bother her. It definitely didn't stop her friendship with Gertie.
I liked Bernard, but towards the middle I grew to have mixed feelings about him. I think he started changing some then. He definitely changed by the end thanks to PTSD. That was hard to read because it does affect so many people, but sometimes I think people pay attention more when it's real issues that are put into a fiction book. I'm glad so much attention was brought to the issue of PTSD.
I have never read any books by Bonnie S. Calhoun, but I'll be sure to add her to my list now, as well!
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I received this book free from CFBA and Abingdon Press in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.
