RIVER, CROSS MY HEART

Grief can affect not only the lives of family members who have lost a loved one, but in some cases an entire community can experience the ramifications. Breena Clarke's first novel illustrates this with artistic grace as she tackles the challenge of portraying the reality of life during the mid-1920s in Washington, D.C. Her strong voice lifts her own words and carries them along for listeners, taking them on a journey of pain and self-discovery in the manner of the true storyteller. RIVER, CROSS MY HEART offers rich detail and a fine performance. R.A.P. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 00]