Review of Never Give Up

[José Cortez]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Never Give Up" by Yvonne Lewis.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Never Give Up by Yvonne Lewis is a book based on a true-life story, which captures the life of an African-American in the American setting. It opens the eyes of Blacks to the injustices meted out to them for being people of color.

Michelle, an African-American woman, moves back to Saginaw, where she was raised, to start a fresh life and raise her kids. She was not ecstatic about returning home and perceived this as a temporary relocation. Then her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Nina, was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes.

Michelle struggled hard to be a perfect mother and see that her diabetic daughter leads a healthy, everyday life, irrespective of her disease. For how long is she willing to struggle with the "White Bloods" coming very hard at her? Can she survive the hard push of discrimination and racism thrown at her and her daughter? Would she fight back or eventually give in and allow herself to be consumed by the bigoted racists?

This book has so many positive aspects. It served as an eye-opener for me; I loved that. It showed me a clearer picture of what Blacks living in a different land went through. I love the fighting spirit of a black woman exuded in this book; I love how Michelle did a lot of things to see her daughter have a normal, healthy, and unbothered life. She was willing to fight to make sure neither she nor her daughter were discriminated against. She spoke and fought for the weak and the voiceless; I loved that. Her strong will knows no bounds. This book talks about a real African woman! I learned many things about diabetic patients from reading this book; I learned how and what their life looks and feels like and how this illness can be managed. Most importantly, I love how detailed this story is.

The one thing I did not like about this book is the way it ended. It ended too abruptly. I felt the author could have added a little bit of clarity at the end; I do not want to let out so much, so I would leave it at this. I recommend this book to mothers, the black race, and most especially, to African freedom fighters fighting particularly against racism.
*(admin note- the book ended abruptly because there is a sequel coming, and this book contains a cliffhanger ending)*
This book is very well written and it was professionally edited. I did not spot a lot of grammatical or typographical errors while reading this book. The storyline was a great one as well. Therefore, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.

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[Readingly]

The book sounds motivational. Thanks for an honest review.

[Yasmine Zaki Muhieddine]

The book seems interesting, thank you for the review. I like that this is a true-life story of an inspiring woman, a mother fighting the odds. Yes, never give up. I also like the beautiful smiles on the book cover; I can't wait to read this book and its sequel too.

[Nwankwo GC]

The injustice meted out to blacks for being people of colour is a topic I love to read about occasionally cause it's a reminder of the experience of a lot of a lot of black people around the world. This is good review.

[Elenimo Chembe]

I have been reading lots of memoirs recently and I might need to pass on this one. However, being a black person I like the fact that the book deals with the issues of racial injustice. I need to put it on my bookshelf.

[Oluwasogo Familusi]

Thanks for the review. Books on racism do interest me since it serves as an eye-opener of what the blacks are passing through in the white-people country. I'm sure this will be a good read also.

[Juma Shaban Shaban Shaban]

This book is so interesting it's showing the way one can manage life at any cost.

[Sopulu Ezidimma]

Am interested in reading this book. Books on racism and discrimination faced by the blacks in foreign countries are unfair. Thanks for the review.

[Judyread]

Motherhood is one of the most taskings works to do yet it comes with a joy that you are doing it for someone you genuinely love

[Jen Nghishitende]

The book sounds like a must read. although I would probably wait for the sequel because that cliff hanger will drive me crazy.

[Chiara Faye Dungca]

I would definitely loved to read a book like this. It would definitely let me see the good things in me. It is interesting how black woman- everyone woman is brave enough to fight for their childrens.

[Uwe Neufeld]

Racism is dangerous social desease and it is contagious too. It exists almost in every part of the world and is found more in the less educated clases. Sadly social media makes it worse. Great review!

[Cocobutta]

Motherhood is always a wonderful topic to write and read about. Great review.

[Oluwasogo Familusi]

I think this racism of a thing is something people should start advocating against now. Not even considering the state of the child, as a mother, the criticism and racism are enough to pull her down. I'm glad to know that Michelle remained strong in sight of all the discrimination.

[Rex Rexy]

I told myself that giving up is not an option. I have been persecuted, discriminated and condemned but I never gave up. Today. those people are trying to get close one by one. I love this book.