Review of A Dollar Five by Sheryl J. Bize Boutte
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Dollar Five by Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte is a collection of short stories
and poems that cover the author’s childhood memories in Oakland CA
starting in 1956. Some of the short stories bring back memories. The
first poem “Childthink” is one that brings back memories of playing
cards attached to the spokes of bicycle wheels. I also liked Crossing
Bridges with Perry Mason very much. I enjoyed each and every poem and
short story very much. They are a mix of happy, sad and funny. This book
of short stories and poems is a very unique look into the author’s life
and how a young African-American girl grew up in 1950’s Oakland CA. I
enjoyed this very much and very highly recommend this book.
All That and More’s Wedding by Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte
All
That and More’s Wedding by S. J. Bize-Boutte contains 4 short stories.
The stories are humorous and suspenseful. My particular favorite is Inky
and the Carpenter. It is about a man that does maintenance in a
hospital that is scheduled for demolition. He finds out his favorite
childhood star is in a room in one of the buildings that is no longer in
use. Inky and NickRon develop a companion type friendship. NickRon
tells his wife about Inky and all the stories she tells him. Then one
day things go very wrong. It is a very gripping tale that will keep you
reading to the end. Perfect for a quick read or a gift for yourself or a
friend. I highly recommend this book, I enjoyed it very much.
Running for the 2:10 More Stories From a Baby Boomer’s Ongoing Journey by Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte
Running
For the 2:10 is a collection of autobiographical stories of the
author’s life. Once again she has written the stories with humor and of
course, as with anyone’s life, some sadness. This is a very well written
book that anyone, of our “certain age” can relate to. I enjoyed each
and everyone of the stories. This would be an excellent book for
yourself or a gift. I very highly recommend Running for the 2:10.
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