Too Much Soul by Cindy Wilson

Synopsis: Memoir of a Korean child adopted by a black American family.
Writing Style: 1st person journaling style.
Pacing: Fast.
Personal Highlights: Of course it was the synopsis that drew me to this book. I just had to know what this child’s experience was like, and was not disappointed by what she had to share.
I found her experiences growing up in Jackson, Mississippi and attending primary school there, along with her experiences at JSU, an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) informative. I like to think she survived the bullying and taunting due to her being a fighter, both literally and figuratively. The way she chronicles her love for food, as well amplifies her personality, clearly making for such an appropriate book title! But what touched me most was how her overall experiences motivated her to be that “fly on the wall”, spreading her message to encourage learning about each other, rather than judging people by what they look like. Cindy not only encourages that white Americans learn about black Americans, and vice versa, but she promotes learning about each other on a global scale. And oh, the quotes inserted at the beginning of chapters was an engaging treat. Nice quick read. Highly recommended.