It is fascinating being able to read somebody’s life tale. I am grateful to Lydia for letting me into her world, for sharing her family’s story.
By recalling the painful events of humiliation and suffering, Lydia shows how strong, after all, the battered women in her family had become. Thanks to the mutual support and prayer, they managed to survive and held their worth. Because of her voice, Lydia is able to stir audience’s deepest emotions and induce empathy and reflection.
Her story makes me look at my own situation and teaches me to believe in my own strength. It also gives the perspective on human suffering. By giving it the historical frame, the author shows the position of women in general: their status in society and dependency on men.
In addition, I am especially found of the use of language; with its southern flavour, it gives the story a special quality. Over all, the Color Me Butterfly makes a very inspirational read.
I think it's great that you focused on the good things that came out of Issac and Roy's abuse. Most people would only think of how Eloise stood by and allowed him to abuse the family. In the end, all that the women in Lydia's family went through did make them stronger. Working through such suffering brought them together and strengthened their family bonds. Color Me Butterfly really does make me reflect on what it was like for me growing up amidst such turbulence and how it has affected me psychologically.
ReplyDeleteYou now are aware I'm sure of how fortunate we should be with our OWN lives from reading "Color Me Butterfly." For this is a powerful read in which should open up our eyes to the worlds of others for they are the ones that were willing to share their personal lives with the rest of the world.
ReplyDeleteI found this book to be a great read as well. I also think its good that you along with the many others who have/will read this book, was able to find a positive message beyond the text. Lydia is a great author and even more fantastic for writing something with such a profound message the first try.
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