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I don't understand how this book won the VSBA award. It's not only poorly written, but it obviously lacks integrity. I was disappointed in it and would not recommend it to anyone. It does nothing to promote harmony among races and I seriously doubt that these are experiences Ms. Johnston actually experienced. NO one, not even the great grandmother, would use an outhouse when an indoor bathroom was available. What was that all about??? And the doctor would certainly not have been as she portrayed. I grew up in the same era and was encouraged to appreciate people for who they were; which I found to be the norm. Her views are skewed and totally distorted.
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Bone by Bone by Bone by Tony Johnston
joycewjames, September 25, 2009
I don't understand how this book won the VSBA award. It's not only poorly written, but it obviously lacks integrity. I was disappointed in it and would not recommend it to anyone. It does nothing to promote harmony among races and I seriously doubt that these are experiences Ms. Johnston actually experienced. NO one, not even the great grandmother, would use an outhouse when an indoor bathroom was available. What was that all about??? And the doctor would certainly not have been as she portrayed. I grew up in the same era and was encouraged to appreciate people for who they were; which I found to be the norm. Her views are skewed and totally distorted.(4 of 20 readers found this comment helpful)