MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW
A Christian southern family drama novel that takes place in the setting of Hickory Dock, North Carolina. It was a slow mover for me, but nonetheless a fascinating and a simple read filled with great characters.... first and foremost a story about a family (and a multi-racial family…dad Fred Baldwin is Black and mom Paulette is white). McKinley their only son returns home from Philadelphia after he graduated from college to dreadfully listen to the overheated conversations along the way, even though marriage conflicts arising in his mum and dad's relationship was present but what keeps them together is their faith towards God.
I was feeling sympathetic towards each of them. McKinley's dad, Fred designed furniture for George & Company. He was truly a professional architect who thinks like a designer and was not interested in feelings of his friends or colleagues when it came to building a business. Mckinley grew up around the business, so he was familiar with his daddy's business but not interested to follow his footsteps. Paulette a bit concerned about their son's future after thirty-five years knew it was Fred's life's work. Their livelihood.
The author addresses relationship conflicts and racism in a careful manner in this novel. This is my first novel written by Robin W Pearson. I would rate it 4 star!
I just reviewed Walking in Tall Weeds by Robin W Pearson, Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers and NetGalley for an advance copy for my honest review.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Paulette and Fred Baldwin find themselves wading through a new season of life in Hickory Grove, North Carolina. Their only son, McKinley, now works hundreds of miles away, and the distance between the husband and wife feels even farther. When their son returns home, his visit dredges up even more conflict between Fred and Paulette.
McKinley makes it no secret that he doesn’t intend to follow in his father’s footsteps at George & Company Fine Furnishings or otherwise. Fred can’t quite bring himself to accept all his son’s choices, yet Paulette is determined McKinley will want for nothing, least of all a mother’s love and attention―which her own skin color cost her as a child. But all her striving leaves Fred on the outside looking in.
Paulette suspects McKinley and Fred are hiding something that could change the whole family. Soon, she’s facing a whirlwind she never saw coming, and the three of them must dig deep to confront the truth. Maybe then they’ll discover that their history is only skin-deep while their faith can take them right to the heart of things.
- Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers (July 19, 2022)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 448 pages
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