Sunday, April 10, 2005

Who Am I Without HIm

Flake, Sharon.
WHO AM I WITHOUT HIM? : SHORT STORIES ABOUT GIRLS AND THE
BOYS IN THEIR LIVES
New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2004.
IL YA
ISBN 0786806931
Who am I without him? Growing up black and poor and trying to figure it all out isn't easy. This collection of short stories is funny and anguished at the same time. Meet Erika who likes only white boys. And E who is too poor to have nice clothes and tries to find a way to impress the rich girl in his class. And Raheem who knows he can treat his girlfriend badly but she will always be there for him. And Cheryl who wants to date her best friend's guy. They are all here. And they all have a powerful story to tell.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

And Raheem who knows he can treat his girlfriend badly but she will always
be there for her.

Shouldn't the last word of the sentence be "him"?