Review of Don't Worry About The Mule Going Blind
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Don't Worry About The Mule Going Blind" by Betty Tucker.]
The only thing worst than being an unwed mother of a daughter is being pregnant the next year, still as an unwed mother, with a set of twins. Because these events were in the 1900s, they were even more unbearable.[I]Don't Worry About The Mule Going Blind[/I] details the life story of Betty Tucker.
There are misconceptions about being a migrant worker, and this book is here to clear up some false pieces of information. Through Betty Tucker's lenses, readers would get to know about a life of hardship and uncertainty. If you like to be taken on the journey of a person's life and possibly learn from the mistakes that were made, then this book is for you.
I still find it hard to believe that this book is not a work of fiction. Firstly, the way the author details the events and their dates is surreal. It made me wonder if she always planned to tell her story. It was masterfully done, and I believe this was not a coincidence. In one of her reflective modes, she talked about always wanting to be a writer. This book is proof that her dreams were valid. Another reason I found it hard to believe the reality of this book was because of the events in it. Betty and her family went through a lot. It possibly wasn't too much to handle at that period because it could have been the norm for a black family like hers. Reading this book, I couldn't help but appreciate how there has been a change in the acceptable things.
Reading this book has been an encounter. Betty shared her horrible moments. I thought this was brave because not everyone owns up to the wrong things they did. I liked that Betty explained herself in the most relatable manner. An example was when she birthed her twins and didn't want to give them up for adoption. She wasn't financially capable of training them, so she didn't want them. However, she also didn't want to give them up. Themes of racism and gender violence were explored in this book, and I appreciated the insight provided by the author.
There was nothing I disliked about this book. It was perfectly edited, as I did not encounter any errors. Because I had such a great reading experience with this book, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I recommend this book to readers who want to strengthen their resolve in hope and hard work. Betty Tucker has proven that we are better than our past experiences, so I believe readers who want to get inspired should have a great time reading this book.
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Don't Worry About The Mule Going Blind
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The only thing worst than being an unwed mother of a daughter is being pregnant the next year, still as an unwed mother, with a set of twins. Because these events were in the 1900s, they were even more unbearable.
There are misconceptions about being a migrant worker, and this book is here to clear up some false pieces of information. Through Betty Tucker's lenses, readers would get to know about a life of hardship and uncertainty. If you like to be taken on the journey of a person's life and possibly learn from the mistakes that were made, then this book is for you.
I still find it hard to believe that this book is not a work of fiction. Firstly, the way the author details the events and their dates is surreal. It made me wonder if she always planned to tell her story. It was masterfully done, and I believe this was not a coincidence. In one of her reflective modes, she talked about always wanting to be a writer. This book is proof that her dreams were valid. Another reason I found it hard to believe the reality of this book was because of the events in it. Betty and her family went through a lot. It possibly wasn't too much to handle at that period because it could have been the norm for a black family like hers. Reading this book, I couldn't help but appreciate how there has been a change in the acceptable things.
Reading this book has been an encounter. Betty shared her horrible moments. I thought this was brave because not everyone owns up to the wrong things they did. I liked that Betty explained herself in the most relatable manner. An example was when she birthed her twins and didn't want to give them up for adoption. She wasn't financially capable of training them, so she didn't want them. However, she also didn't want to give them up. Themes of racism and gender violence were explored in this book, and I appreciated the insight provided by the author.
There was nothing I disliked about this book. It was perfectly edited, as I did not encounter any errors. Because I had such a great reading experience with this book, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I recommend this book to readers who want to strengthen their resolve in hope and hard work. Betty Tucker has proven that we are better than our past experiences, so I believe readers who want to get inspired should have a great time reading this book.
******
Don't Worry About The Mule Going Blind
View: on Bookshelves
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