Review: Fly and Dance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 20, 2014
Precious Blue Johnson was born into a lie. A lie that hid other lies. Blue Butterfly by Marian Thomas is a story that takes the reader back. Back to the early 70s and on when issues over color and family ties were very convoluted and often hidden beneath layers of half-truths and non-truths.Precious discovers she doesn't know who she really is by parentage but one thing she knows for sure is she can dance and her dream is to become a noted black ballerina. That is no easy feat  in 2013 and was certainly near impossible during those years. However, Precious goes to New York to pursue her dream but not without trial and certainly not without revelation.I loved the characterizations and the way Ms. Thomas allowed me to feel her characters. I felt the struggles and the triumphs. Blue Butterfly is the kind of story that would appeal to a cross section of audiences because the story is well told, timely and relevant. There is the pertinent message throughout of how important truth can be. Perseverance and fighting for one's dream is also a true component. Blue Butterfly is great storytelling.