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In Joy in Sorrow, Hope for Tomorrow: Homecoming, a young girl sheds light on the inhumane treatment of slaves as she narrates the harsh realities of her family’s experience. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
The inspiration for the setup of my story is my love for African American History and God. I aspire to educate everyone a little about African American History while encouraging them to hold on to their faith amid their difficulties.
I enjoyed the depth of the main character Betsy. What was your process to bring that character to life?
My inspiration for bringing the main character Betsy to life was for the story of an enslaved family to be seen through the lenses of a young child and for it to be told from their perspective.
What were some goals you set for yourself as a writer in this book?
My goal while writing this book was as my first book in this series was getting published, I was writing this book. I wanted to be done writing this book by the time my first book was published.
Can readers look forward to a third installment in the Joy in Sorrow series? Where will it take your characters?
Yes, I am currently writing the third book to the Joy in Sorrow series. My goal is for this book to be published by this time next year. My characters are on an adventurous journey to their final destination.
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This book will encourage you to have faith during your most difficult situation. It is an inspiring, entertaining, and educating book. It uplifts you with its Christianity foundation, as well as enlighten you a little about African-American history. Joy in Sorrow, Hope for Tomorrow: Homecoming continues to exemplify the importance of having faith and not giving up
Link-Up 2 Lift-Up
Link-Up 2 Lift-Up by educator and author Doreszell Cohen is written from an emic perspective to give a deeper insight into the lives of the descendants of the enslaved Africans in the United States of America. Cohen is a highly qualified educator living in Jacksonville, Florida. After facing institutionalized racism herself, she realized that a significant reason why instances like this still happen is that there is a lack of knowledge not just for people from outside the community but even from within. She went ahead and established an institution called Link-Up 2 Lift-Up Inc. as a helping hand for African Citizens living in the States, who might need assistance to overcome the hurdles of institutionalized racism and even help eliminate it completely.
Link-Up 2 Lift-Up is a “wokebook” intended to eliminate the ignorance about and within the African community. Cohen’s book also aims to help not only eliminate the institutionalized racism but also create a state of pluralism wherein the African community can peacefully and respectfully coexist with the rest of the population of the States.
The book starts with an introduction to the personal story of Cohen, then dives into the beginnings of Link-Up 2 Lift-Up as an institution. Cohen puts all her emotions and thoughts out on the page for readers. There is nothing held back from Cohen’s telling of her story, there are photos, emails, letters, all attesting to the experiences her family has endured. Cohen relies heavily on her faith to get her through some of the hardest moments in her life. When her daughter was brutally stabbed seventeen times she prayed nonstop for her to recover. Those that take comfort in faith will admire how spirituality helps define who Cohen is and impacts the direction of her life.
Link-Up 2 Lift-Up by Doreszell Cohen presents readers with an emic approach to the lives of African Americans and the sheer amount of social impact that Cohen has managed to create. I would recommend this book to anyone who seeks to get a deeper insight into the lives and struggles of the descendants of the enslaved Africans. A cross between a memoir and reference book, readers will see the world through Cohen’s eyes and learn from her experiences.
Pages: 108 | ASIN : B08KSWYZ3M
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