Review: STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL BLUE BUTTERFLY
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 26, 2014
Let me catch my breath.  This was one of the most spectacular stories I have read in a long time.  With each word, I felt every emotion you could possibly have. I am in awe of the author's talent, and the book was perfection to me.The subject of black ballerinas in America, was not something I really thought about until reading this book. I was educated in the struggles they had and still have to make it on the main stage.Precious Blue Johnson, the daughter of a white mother and black father was born to dance. A country girl from Georgia, finds her way to New York with the help of a stranger, Ms. Ann (who is hardly a stranger after all).  She finds out who she is, where she belongs and more in the heartfelt and moving story of love, honor, betrayal, pain, secrets, but most of all forgiveness.As I have been given the opportunity to be a reviewer, this particular book has been a blessing to me. It opened some old wounds of my own life that I thought were no longer an issue for me, frankly, but through some parts of this story, I've seen myself and realize holding on to bitterness towards those who were not there, did not show love and were not a part of my life is a done deal. Forgive, let it go and move on. Life will be better for doing so.Marian Thomas, it was truly a honor and privilege to have been selected to read this. You are a gifted writer, and I will always remember this story. To anyone, who has not read this book, I HIGHLY recommend you to do so. You will not be disappointed.