The author’s intention in this book is extremely clear. The book is most definitely going to be a conversation starter in a lot of circles. It was emotional for me to read at times and the hard-hitting facts of life shown in the letters make us see the world through her lenses and help us connect with her and her experiences better. Her messages and advice are filled with love and hope by inspiring and compelling the readers to hold oneself to higher standards and also to expect the same from others as well. The author’s experience living in a predominantly white community shows us how even God-fearing, church-going people tend to overlook and ignore some of the most important conversations that need to be had for bringing about a society that is aware of the injustices happening even in today’s day and age.

It is really sad that a young woman has to write these letters to her young kids who will have to grow up faster because of society’s treatment towards them.Įvery letter in this book is meant to hit you right at your heart and make you think and process the situations talked about n the book. Often times people are so ignorant and clueless that they don’t even realize the harmful words that come out of their mouth. I just couldn’t believe some of the things people said to her and how difficult and damaging it must have been for a young woman to be faced with ugliness from people. Instead of letting anger guide her, she turns to the scripture for guidance and urges her young kids to do the same as well. The way she explains delicate matters shows us how fair she is even in the face of sensitive matters.

Every time she discusses the more complicated topics she comes back to the bible and how certain verses help navigate these issues with empathy, kindness, and compassion. The scripture plays a huge part in every piece of advice she imparts her sons, always going back to God for guidance. I loved how her faith seems to be the guiding light for her and her family through the times she faced racism. All advice on navigating these heavy topics are delivered through the lens of religious texts. Issues of race, justice, and identity are discussed at lengths with love, hope, and grace. The topics are heavy, sensitive and of utmost importance in navigating the world. The book as I mentioned consists of letters to her young black sons and is filled with wise, thought-provoking messages and advice on how to lead their life moving forward in today’s world. Jasmine’s book Mother to Son is a great book for Christians written with so much heart and love in every word of the letters she has written for her two sons. GENRE : Non-Fiction, Faith/Religion, Family, Inspirational, ParentingĭISCLAIMER : Thank you, Netgalley and InterVarsity Press for providing me with an ARC of this book.

Mother to son by jasmine holmes