Black Women's Lives
by Kristal Brent Zook
Nation Books
ISBN: 1560257903

Black Women’s Lives delivers bite sized stories that will fill it’s readers with pride as their eyes cross each page. Told through the stories of sisters, past and present, the pen of Ms. Zook paints a delightfully authentic picture of the roles of women, regardless of color. But for the everyday Black woman this is a celebration of their being and their struggle. It is seldom that a compilation of this kind covers ground as equally about women from all fronts, from the lesbian teen killed in Newark, NJ, and the teenage mother who drowned during hazing to the president of SoftSheen and the solo AIDS activist in Quincy, Fl., each were allowed their deserved 15 minutes of fame in the pages of this anthology. Kristal’s chapter titles adds to the relatable feel with simple headings such as “Worker”, “Sister”, “Activist”,  and “Farmer”. This book is a spirit lifter, eye-opener, and breath of fresh air, all in a manageable 240 page package.

1. What did you like best about this book?
I loved how the author chose everyday women to highlight the struggles and triumphs Black women across the world experience.

2. What did you dislike about this book?
There wasn’t anything I disliked in particular, except I would have liked to know more about some of the women discussed.

3. How can the author improve this book?
I would like the author to add a little more background/or epilogue about a few of the women.

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