Review: An unsettling look at the life of someone you might know.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2014
This story was heart-wrenching but so important to tell, to give a voice to the women who live with this everyday.  Hopefully to also hold a mirror to the faces of the men who perpetuate this type of existence for their families.  And of course it goes both ways, domestic violence has many faces, its not always the man being the abuser – but this story right here is about Aiyana, a wife and mother, who deeply and regrettably loved the wrong man. The line in the book, “my husband Kalb loved me with his fists,” says it all.  She believed this was love and she tried to create a perfect little world of denial for herself and her children.  Well-written examination of the reality for many families.  I appreciate that it wasn't predictable and I couldn't guess the ending.  I look forward to reading more stories by Kenitra Jordan.