![]() ![]() And if you’re interested in something like chemistry or biology, don’t wait for someone to give you permission. “If you want to surf, don’t wait to find someone out there who looks just like you before you go surfing.But you cannot know which of these is true unless you go out there with your head in the right place.’ This was true of surfing and it was true of life, his ma said.” You might decide you are not cut out for surfing and that’s all right, too. Then you might find… that the wave is simply too much for you. This is about you, finding and keeping your center. “‘You need to know who you are, and where you are at all times. ![]() Here are a few bits I marked to share with you: Like a family whose skin has many hues, people have various things they have to deal with. ![]() ![]() Mixed seamlessly throughout are many social issues like racism, abandonment, female strength, gambling, adoption, patriarchy, ocean environmentalism, coming out, motherhood, cultural diaspora, and more. This is the story of two siblings who come together to hear a revealing recording of their Caribbean mother’s untold story after her passing. It is a slow build until the middle and then the second half takes off and finishes at a faster pace. I really liked this book and it may be one of the best novels I read this year. ![]()
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