If you know me, you know that I’ve always loved Bonnie
Henna. I loved her on Technics Heart of the Beat, I loved her even more on
Rhythm City and by the time Catch a Fire came out I was obsessed. I was however
not sold on the idea of her penning an autobiography. Hesitant and afraid of
disappointment I choose to pass on reading the book. Everybody who did read it
ranted and raved about how great it was, they spoke of its deeply inspiring
story line and effortless writing.
On Sunday, while chilling on a friends couch I noticed he
owned a copy, I borrowed it and started reading it last night, for nothing but,
to prove to myself that I had been right all along. I was proved gravely wrong.
After the second chapter I felt a deep sense of nostalgia, reminiscing on my
own childhood. I only read to chapter four, but I can honestly say I’m enjoying
the book. The narrative is simple and straight forward, no attempts to impress
or embellish. The story is familiar and relatable and beckons for you to keep
reading. I can’t wait to get back home from work and continue reading.
And to
Bonnie, I’m sorry I doubted your abilities.
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