Official Review: Reconciled by Dana Clark-Jackson

[Espie]

Segregation was an ugly thing and I am glad the author was able to get through it, emotionally scarred but still strong and fighting.

I agree. The author's journey from segregation into reconciliation, and trials into triumph is revelational. Thank you.

[julessawyer]

This sounds like such an important book. People won't understand racial conflict until they have experienced it and I hope reads like this one will open some minds to the harsh truths about the racism that is still very much present. Loved your review.

JRMercier That is true. Racism still exists and penetrates on everybody's life. The crucial difference right now is it became latent. Unlike before that racism is explicit like apartheid, white only restaurant or black only school, or jobs designated to "yellow race". Racism exists until today. It has taken a different form. Books like this are much needed right now more than ever.

[Espie]

This sounds like such an important book. People won't understand racial conflict until they have experienced it and I hope reads like this one will open some minds to the harsh truths about the racism that is still very much present. Loved your review.

JRMercier That is true. Racism still exists and penetrates on everybody's life. The crucial difference right now is it became latent. Unlike before that racism is explicit like apartheid, white only restaurant or black only school, or jobs designated to "yellow race". Racism exists until today. It has taken a different form. Books like this are much needed right now more than ever.

I agree that problems may still exist. I also believe that it's great to look at flaws so we could strive towards improvement, and also to know what good is already being done so such could be sustained, too. The book sheds light on the difference between then and now, and also shows somehow that change towards harmony is indeed possible. There's always hope.

[Bujix_02]

The socio-political environment of every civilization is only an effect of present technology of the era. I understand the book emotionally moved the readers heart on injustice, unfairness, or racial discrimination. Perhaps Dana's parent was in the situation wherein the fading ripples of slavery still clouded the logic among people who were indoctrinated as superior race. Slavery had been socially and politically accepted for the past several millennia. Black people were the first class slaves then before the American civil war. Slaves were the human-machines in the past and provides bio energy from their muscles for the sustainment and development of every empires. But on 1860 the internal combustion engine was invented, started the industrial revolution and gave birth to the idea of equality among people in the world. Nonetheless, the concept of slavery did not die with the birth of fuel-driven machines but it will eventually succumb into natural death. People with racial discrimination ideology will also die naturally and their descendants have great possibility to evolve into better rational being. So, the world is brighter and promising ahead.

Now we are entering the digital information age and i am optimistic that subtle form of slavery such as care giver, domestic helper, etc will also be replaced with artificial intel robots. Hence, slavery will be totally erased in the concept of the people.

Thanks madam for sharing your book review. Regards to sir pretty boy! Hehe

[Espie]

The socio-political environment of every civilization is only an effect of present technology of the era. I understand the book emotionally moved the readers heart on injustice, unfairness, or racial discrimination. Perhaps Dana's parent was in the situation wherein the fading ripples of slavery still clouded the logic among people who were indoctrinated as superior race. Slavery had been socially and politically accepted for the past several millennia. Black people were the first class slaves then before the American civil war. Slaves were the human-machines in the past and provides bio energy from their muscles for the sustainment and development of every empires. But on 1860 the internal combustion engine was invented, started the industrial revolution and gave birth to the idea of equality among people in the world. Nonetheless, the concept of slavery did not die with the birth of fuel-driven machines but it will eventually succumb into natural death. People with racial discrimination ideology will also die naturally and their descendants have great possibility to evolve into better rational being. So, the world is brighter and promising ahead.

Now we are entering the digital information age and i am optimistic that subtle form of slavery such as care giver, domestic helper, etc will also be replaced with artificial intel robots. Hence, slavery will be totally erased in the concept of the people.

Thanks madam for sharing your book review. Regards to sir pretty boy! Hehe

Wow! That is such an extensive, in-depth, and impressive feedback! Such are interesting and obviously-educated viewpoints on technological advancements and other forecasted trends, and how they have and would affect our societal standards and norms. In as much as you have pinpointed the negativities and areas that we need to improve on and address, I also admire your propensity for optimism and positivity in gauging and highlighting the good progress we've made so far and the brighter prospects we could all look forward to in the future.

It's a privilege to have been able to share my review with you and everyone. The time and effort you've exerted to thoroughly read and respond, although not required nor expected, are also much appreciated aside from being so admired. Those precious trinkets of thoughts you've got would also be better off being shared with the rest of us, indeed.

Kind regards as well.

[trajoe1206]

Great review. It is inspiring to hear of people who overcome challenges in life, when it is all too easy to sit back and let life walk all over you.

[Chelsy Scherba]

I really enjoyed your detailed review! The author’s story is very interesting, especially being what she had to go through in a time when interracial couples were very controversial. Thanks for commenting on my review, sorry it took me a while to get to yours.

[Espie]

Great review. It is inspiring to hear of people who overcome challenges in life, when it is all too easy to sit back and let life walk all over you.

I've found such inspiration from the story as well. There are times, indeed, when moving on also entails stopping a while to rest and renew your spirits, or perhaps sitting back to have a clearer perspective. What will matter more is you learn and still see what's positive and could still arise from the situations we face. Thank you for sharing your wise and well-meant thoughts.

[Espie]

I really enjoyed your detailed review! The author’s story is very interesting, especially being what she had to go through in a time when interracial couples were very controversial. Thanks for commenting on my review, sorry it took me a while to get to yours.

Indeed. Relationships and child-rearing could already be difficult enough. Having legal and societal norms, which are supposed to support such but still don't, really have greater potential to make things worse. It's, thus, interesting to know how the author made it through with faith up high and trust in others still intact.

Kind or rightful acts are not always meant to be reciprocated, but it's amazing when people still choose to go out of their way to be and do. Thank you for taking the time to share precious trinkets of your thoughts.

[Connie Otwani]

Sounds like an intense read. I'm intrigued how Dana rises above her circumstances. Your review is great!

[Espie]

Sounds like an intense read. I'm intrigued how Dana rises above her circumstances. Your review is great!

There were instances that the author seemed to have held things back a bit but there were some where she had been more open, but I believe all of such were well-intended and part of her ongoing life journey. Dana is a remarkable woman, indeed.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and kind words. Such are much appreciated, Cotwani.

[Helen_Combe]

Great review. If she’d been born out of wedlock in the UK at that time, she would gave been removed from her parents and put up for adoption. A particularly cruel practice as they wouldn’t even allow the mother to see the baby.

[Espie]

Great review. If she’d been born out of wedlock in the UK at that time, she would gave been removed from her parents and put up for adoption. A particularly cruel practice as they wouldn’t even allow the mother to see the baby.

For those who haven't lived at that time, that's quite unthinkable. It just makes me think there's more reason to be thankful for and hope that nobody has to unnecessarily suffer the same plight as those kids. Thank you for your appreciative and insightful comments.

[Vickie Noel]

The last two questions raised at the beginning of this review deeply resonated with me. I found it really inspiring that, despite all the obstacles life threw at her, the author did not give in to living with anger, resentment and misery; a trap quite easy to fall into (and justifiable so, all things being considered). Instead, she forgave every party to her pain, including herself, and sought out ways to change her situation for the better in order to further assist others as well. Success stories, such as this, are poignant reminders that we are capable of overcoming challenges, however insurmountable they may seem.

[Espie]

The last two questions raised at the beginning of this review deeply resonated with me. I found it really inspiring that, despite all the obstacles life threw at her, the author did not give in to living with anger, resentment and misery - a trap quite easy to fall into (and justifiably so, all things being considered). Instead, she forgave every party to her pain, including herself, and sought out ways to change her situation for the better in order to further assist others as well. Success stories, such as this, are poignant reminders that we are capable of overcoming challenges, however insurmountable they may seem.

Exactly. However, it's always "easier said than done" as the cliche goes and I'd have to agree to. I admire those people who not only know what to do but also do as they should. Thank you for such a profound and insightful feedback.