Yesterday, May 2, 2023, the Eclectic Book Discussion group at Lift Bridge Book Shop in Brockport NY discussed Charmaine Wilkerson’s novel, Black Cake. One of the facilitators of the group, Annie Crane, made and shared with the group, black cake which is a Caribbean fruit cake. It was very good.
From Bard on 05/03/23
Black Cake is a novel by Charmaine Wilkerson that tells the story of a family's secrets and lies, spanning generations. The novel has been praised for its complex characters, its exploration of themes of race, identity, and family, and its beautiful writing.
There are many psychotherapeutic benefits to reading Black Cake. The novel can help readers to:
Process difficult emotions. Black Cake is a story about trauma, loss, and grief. The novel can help readers to understand and process their own difficult emotions, such as sadness, anger, and fear.
Develop empathy. Black Cake is a story about people from different backgrounds and cultures. The novel can help readers to develop empathy for people who are different from themselves.
Feel less alone. Black Cake is a story about the universal human experience of love, loss, and hope. The novel can help readers to feel less alone in their own experiences.
Gain a new perspective. Black Cake is a story that challenges readers to think about the world in new ways. The novel can help readers to gain a new perspective on their own lives and the world around them.
If you are looking for a novel that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, I highly recommend Black Cake. The novel is a powerful and moving story that can have a profound impact on your life.
Here are some additional details about the psychotherapeutic benefits of reading Black Cake:
Processing difficult emotions. Reading Black Cake can help readers to process their own difficult emotions by providing them with a safe space to explore these emotions in a fictionalized setting. The novel's characters are relatable and complex, and their experiences with trauma, loss, and grief can help readers to feel less alone in their own experiences.
Developing empathy. Black Cake can help readers to develop empathy for people who are different from themselves by providing them with a glimpse into the lives of people from different backgrounds and cultures. The novel's characters are all from different walks of life, and their stories can help readers to understand and appreciate the diversity of human experience.
Feeling less alone. Black Cake can help readers to feel less alone in their own experiences by providing them with a story that is relatable and universal. The novel's themes of love, loss, and hope are common to all human beings, and reading Black Cake can remind readers that they are not alone in their experiences.
Gaining a new perspective. Black Cake can help readers to gain a new perspective on their own lives and the world around them by challenging them to think about the world in new ways. The novel's exploration of themes such as race, identity, and family can help readers to see the world in a new light.
All are welcome to the Eclectic Book Discussion group. If you are interested in joining us in person or online contact Annie Crane at Lift Bridge Book Shop. The next book we will be discussing is Foster by Claire Keegan