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A review by trapwomanistcyborgwitch
Women of the Post by Joshunda Sanders
4.0
World War II historical fiction usually gets a pass for me. Alas, I saw this book and the author, I pursued the description, and it looked good! An all-black women's battalion during World War I. Sign me up. I am glad to read this story because I learned a lot. The Northern US at the time seemed like the "Promised Land" compared to the hellish Southern States for African-Americans. So many traveled with the hope that things would be better, life would be more accessible, and we (including myself because I am African-American) will be finally created equal. After a few days there, black people saw that the Promised Land was a fallacy. Racism was not as blatant but it was there in New York. I was seething in anger with Judy Washington because she did all that filthy, demoralizing work only to be stolen from in the end. And these black women had to do it repeatedly at the Bronx Slave Market to earn an inhumane living. I cheered for her as she stood up for herself and joined the Army to better herself and help defend the country.
When she signed up, yes, she had other motives as well, but in taking a chance and elevating her situation, she only did not change her fiscal situation. She changed her life by being part of a sisterhood that became a positive community that supported her and helped her grow. To me, the shining plot vehicle was the centering of these relationships in a historical context. You see the good, the bad, the nuance, tears, and support. Everything. The writing is cinematic but also personal at the same time. It was very vivid. I felt everything that Joshunda Sanders was writing. Black Sisterhood and Historical Fiction are a great mix in this book! I highly recommend it. Also, I liked seeing the problematic black mom here too. I related A LOT to that. Now this playlist I had to research deeply, so I hope that everyone enjoys it. Thank you, @hearourvoicestours, for letting me participate in the tour. #WomenofThePost #hearourvoicestours
When she signed up, yes, she had other motives as well, but in taking a chance and elevating her situation, she only did not change her fiscal situation. She changed her life by being part of a sisterhood that became a positive community that supported her and helped her grow. To me, the shining plot vehicle was the centering of these relationships in a historical context. You see the good, the bad, the nuance, tears, and support. Everything. The writing is cinematic but also personal at the same time. It was very vivid. I felt everything that Joshunda Sanders was writing. Black Sisterhood and Historical Fiction are a great mix in this book! I highly recommend it. Also, I liked seeing the problematic black mom here too. I related A LOT to that. Now this playlist I had to research deeply, so I hope that everyone enjoys it. Thank you, @hearourvoicestours, for letting me participate in the tour. #WomenofThePost #hearourvoicestours