Typical CVA, with a little less angst
The characters are likable and the dialog entertaining.I like this book well enough to want to read the sequel
Lucinda was the main character, who after her mother's death, and learning she was part black, became a terrible recluse. Going out of the house at all terrified her, and all she could do was stay buried in her own little world indoors.
When Katayna, a black little girl waves to Lucinda in the window, Lucinda is curious. So Lucinda goes out to see what the little girl wants, and strikes an instant strong friendship. This special friendship with Katayna, just might pull Lucinda out of her shell, and force her to examine her life in the past.
Little by little, Lucinda begins to go places and overcome her fear
When Katayna, a black little girl waves to Lucinda in the window, Lucinda is curious. So Lucinda goes out to see what the little girl wants, and strikes an instant strong friendship. This special friendship with Katayna, just might pull Lucinda out of her shell, and force her to examine her life in the past.
Little by little, Lucinda begins to go places and overcome her fear
Lucinda has lived as a recluse since the death of her movie star mother 27 yrs ago. A 9 year old girl brings her back into the world.
Loved this book, it's funny, poignant and sad all at once.
Loved this book, it's funny, poignant and sad all at once.
Explores how 2 people- a haunted adult and a gifted child- connect and enrich each others lives. This book grabs you in the 1st paragraph
About a woman who is a virtual recluse and how a little girl helps to change her life.
