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Summary: Edwidge Danticat 's "The Butterfly's Way"- America's finest
Review: Edwidge Danticat, an award winning alumni of Columbia University, whose novel 'Breath, Eyes and Memory' was selected by Oprah's Book Club has edited this excellent collection of writings "The Butterfly's Way". These are voices from the Haitian Diaspora that speak 'truth to power' on behalf of all the 'invisible'in the United States. Edwidge Danticat is easily one of America's finest writer's and it is a blessing to have her among us. merci beacoup for "The Butterfly's Way" :))
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Summary: Reconnecting to my heritage
Review: Ever since i Discovered the work of Edwidge Danticat years ago,i've been reading anything i encounter, authored by her. thus, my encounter with "The Butterfly's Way." i was so excited to see her name, i initially missed the fact that this is a collection of short stories by various authors. Oh, but what a pleasant surprise. i identified with nearly all of the stories, and was so pleased to discover so many gifted authors of Haitian descent.At times sad,others funny, the butterfly's way resonates truth,and understanding. i highly recommend it.
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Summary: Engaging, thorough, colorful and factual
Review: For anyone who has Haitian parents, or is of Carribean heritage this book speaks to our struggles, the diversity among us and yet doesn't forget the pride we all have for our country, ancestors and culture. A quick yet detailed read that provides food for thought. Merci to all-- this book made me feel even more proud (as if that were possible) to be Haitian.
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Summary: The Butterfly's Way
Review: I ordered this book based on name recognition, the editor.This book should be mandatory reading for all students of social studies. Well witten, candid short stories. Thank you to the contributors for their thoughts and experiences. Thank you to the editor, for exposing and immortalize the words and thought of a nation. Please order this book, find out for yourself. Trust me, once you start reading, you will not stop.
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Summary: What a Proud Collection
Review: I was excited when I heard that this book was coming out and did not miss the chance to buy it at publication. To say I was inspired when reading the book would have to be an understatement. I have always been proud to be Haitian but reading through the book heightened my pride incredibly. It is a fantastic collection of talented and gifted Haitian writers who speak to you at so many levels of what it feels like to be a Haitian either born and raised in Haiti or born and raised here in the states. I identified with many of them and marvelled at how humorous and deep our experiences range. The stories are funny, touching, educational and inspiring. I'm glad that there are so many Haitian people out there who are proud of where they come from and are helping the rest of us shout with pride as well. Thank you, Edwidge. You are an inspiration and a gifted person and I thank you for bringing this collection out into the public.
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Summary: This moving anthology
Review: This book is amazing. I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Danticat in person last week and she brought 4 of the writers from the book and they got to read some pages of what they wrote. You should of seen how crowded it was that night. Danticat signed my book and so did the others. The stories makes you laugh and cry, it is bittersweet and takes you back to your Haitian roots. If you've forgotten what it means to be Haitian or African or Jamaican, you'll learn to appreciate who are you and your ancestors when you open up Butterfly's Way. I recommend this book to mothers, daughters, sons, fathers...all
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Summary: Vive Haiti
Review: This book is an excellent compilation on various aspect of Haiti, Haitian/American Culuture. The stories and poems touch on so many different aspects of life as a haitian from being haitian homosexual, to being a restavek, to interracial dating, to name a few of the topics touched on. This book is a must-read for all HAITIANS and anyone interested in understanding the Haiti and her people.
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