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Liked It “I truly enjoyed Don't Play in the Sun. I probably would not had read it had it not been required for my Dimensions in Racism class but I'm thrilled to have had the opportunity. A lot of what Ms. Golden felt growing up I felt and her views on how the media perpetuates colorism made me thankful...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The first two thirds of this book saddened me. For a woman of letters to be so obsessed by the hue of her skin and to have allowed it to "color" her entire life is unfortunate. To give others so much control over one's life severely lessens the quality of one's life.
Prince Namor wrote this review Wednesday, September 10 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I failed to discover the redeeming value of this story. I needed more than was offered to me. ”“I truly enjoyed Don't Play in the Sun. I probably would not had read it had it not been required for my Dimensions in Racism class but I'm thrilled to have had the opportunity. A lot of what Ms. Golden felt growing up I felt and her views on how the media perpetuates colorism made me thankful because I thught I was the only one who felt that way. A very insightful book, I highly recommend it.”
bmoregirl wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A very raw but powerful insight, on how Color Complex has affected and plays a major role within the African American Culture. Don't Play in the Sun capture my undivided attention from begining to end. This book will be a great door opener, to discuss amongst the youth of today.”
Reflection wrote this review Tuesday, June 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Raw and heartfelt nsight into Marita Golden's journey to self-acceptance, on her racial identity, history and stories, and understanding of colorism in AF and AF/AM culture. An empowering letter to a Young Black Girl I Know at the end of the book. " What's most important is how you see yourself. That you see your own beauty and worth."”
mnnorthwoodsgal wrote this review Friday, December 7 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“We had a book club discussion about this book. I thought it was interesting to read what the author thought of skin color within the African American culture. ”
Daddy's Girl wrote this review Friday, October 19 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was a book club selection read for me and although I thought the book wasn't balanced enough, I loved that it provoked a very tender topic. Women on both ends of the light and dark color spectrum opened up about childhood hurts regarding color. It was a hurray moment.”
Jacquie wrote this review Saturday, September 22 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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