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Now she is forced to face several painful truths: her color struck fianci is suffering from jungle fever; Ahmad, the handsome, intriguing, and recently released ex-convict and struggling single father won't give her the time of day; and a terrifying nightmare seems to be taking over her life. And a disturbing family secret that no one will talk about is threatening to unravel her identity—an identity she is not prepared to live without.
Yet neither Nina nor Ahmad realize that the tumultuous circumstances that are forcing them together are about to unlock mysteries form the past—which, in turn, can open doors to a future they never thought possible.
Anonymous
Posted November 6, 2011
This was an excellent read by Kathleen Cross; she created a dynamic story line that touched on everyone's unique experience in life. I thought it was wonderful how through all the assumptions there lied true love. It people are able to put past hurts aside they would never know who they will fall in love with.
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Posted July 4, 2011
I read this book when it first came out. Couldn't put it down. I still have the book and every now and then I take it out and read it again. I am a White mother with multi-racial children, and I never realized what it was like for them living in a bi-racial world. Ms. Cross book really opened my eyes to the problems that confront bi-racial children. If my children were having problems they never let me know it. I was able to let the name-calling run off my back, and perhaps the kids did too. I only remember one occasion when one of my daughters came home crying one day. I asked her what was the matter. She said, Joey called me a half-breed. She being a white skinned blonde child couldn't understand why. I told her honestly, "Sweetheart--you are. You are half Black like your daddy, and half White like me." Once I explained it to her she had no more problems with it. Her answer to me was, "Oh--Okay."
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Posted January 9, 2001
Skin Deep should be nominated for an NAACP Image Award for it's profound story of love, and understanding of life's struggles. I felt the characters Nina,and Ahmad. Shared their pain, understood their struggles and celebrated their truimph. If you don't read another book, please read this one.
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Posted October 5, 2000
Ms. Cross has a winner of a novel in 'Skin Deep.' She has interwoven several great story lines, in depth characterization with some serious messages about racism. Kathleen Cross expertly characterizes all of the aspects of the racial divide - white on black - black on white - and especially black on black. Ms. Cross reveals the dynamics of black / black racism and brings out the skin color issue among blacks in a way that brings it home. The dynamics of being black with white coloring living in this society is as complicated as being black and looking black, with all of the confusing messages sent from parents, neighbors, television and society in general. I applaud Ms. Cross for tackling such a complicated subject and delivering her message in a sensational novel. I look forward to her future work.
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Posted September 14, 2000
I almost didn't pick this one up b/c once I read the title I thought it was one of those romance novels, but once I read the summary, I knew this book was for me. The chartacters are strong and the story is straightforward and it flows. At times it can double as a mystery b/c it just keeps you guessing until the very end. Cross successfully hides Nina's secret until the very end.
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Posted June 6, 2000
I ordered the book to evaluate for my Book Club reading list. I plan on recommending it for our optional choice of reading for the year. I think Ms. Cross did a great job trying to cross the barriers of the skin color battle. I must say that she got me good with the twist at the end of the book...
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Posted March 22, 2000
When I purchased this book, I only bought it because it was written by a Black author. However, it was one of the best books that I have read in a long time. This book was so good, I passed it around to at least 15 people. Please Kathleen Cross, keep writing because you have my style.
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Posted April 4, 2013
Loved the book. Unique topic.
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Now she is forced to face several painful truths: her color struck fianci is suffering from jungle fever; Ahmad, the handsome, intriguing, and recently released ex-convict and struggling...