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Reviews
Suzanne Claud, from Bookideas.com
"Colored Waiting Room by Patricia Pope is not for the faint hearted. It is a powerful story of one woman's stand against racism, bigotry and government racketeering. It is an honest book where the novel's central character is portrayed 'warts and all'. You will empathize with her but the subtle changes in her character as the situations unveil are disturbing leading to an inevitable ending."
I recommend this book especially for those people who are interested in psychology and the effects of power play on the mind."
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Dawn R. Reeves, of the RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
"We read and watch as this woman attempts to fight the system within and lose her mind in the interim. Additionally, we are able to experience with Alberta a romantic encounter that she has against her better judgment. How does this encounter fit into the scheme of things at the nuclear plant? Who are these people, both black and white, that enter and disturb Alberta's world? Why is Alberta marked as a revolutionary and troublemaker within the 'good ole boy' network?
It is quite evident, as Pope states in the synopsis, that this book is for both the casual reader and the scholar. The colored waiting room, on the grounds of the nuclear plant, is symbolic and through Alberta's actions and her musings this room becomes her refuge. The use of several literary techniques is excellent providing for a thoughtful, sympathetic, yet disturbing read."
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Terri Campbell, Senior Reviewer for Linear Reflections
"I'm sitting here with troubled thinking, after having closed the last page of 'Colored Waiting Room,' by Patricia Pope. I was a Corporal at a nearby detention center, and experienced along with other females, both white and black, much of what Patricia Pope writes about. My former spouse also worked at a nuclear power plant, as does the central character Alberta Graham. Readers, I warn you, Ms. Pope's book isn't about pretty dreams. It's a poignant look at white man's reality in the deep south. It's also a tough and very realistic view of what it's like to be a single black female working in a southern white world. The entire globe is full of racism, and it unfortunately will never change."
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Emma L. Hill "Positive Minds Book Club" (Macon, GA)
This Book was absolutely great. It was well written, and loaded with information. The descriptions of the places made the reader think they were actually there, and the details of each character made the reader know them individually. Alberta Graham is a wonderful character, who represents so may people who had to endure racism. Colored Waiting Room was captivating, explosive, enchanting, fascinating, and courageous.
Voyager (California, USA)
Riveting! Sometimes a story comes along that grabs you by the heart and doesn't let go until it has taken you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Colored Waiting Room is a compelling story of intrigue and the darkness that resides within the souls of people who look normal and unfortunately make Alberta's life hell. We want Alberta to *make* it. But I won't give away the plot... You'll want to savor that yourself. Don't bypass this page turning gem!
Monetary "Stephen" (Detroit, MI USA)
I love this book. The author has a great ability to make you feel like you know the main characters...as if you grew up with them from childhood. Her ability to make the characters vivid and relatable is uncanny. At the end, the author addresses an issue that most Black people must face at some point in their lives. I wish she had delved into that more...maybe an additional chapter or two. I'm very interested in how she would have concluded that issue. This was a good effort for her first book. I'm sure her next book will have tighter...more cohesive chapters...and address fewer concepts or situations so that the reader can stay focused on a few situations with each character. But overall, this book was pretty good. I love it. It's a nice easy read.
By Z.B. (Michigan)
A MUST READ! Patricia Pope's, COLORED WAITING ROOM, will keep you aroused with anticipation as she weaves you in and out of suspense, drama, intrigue, and romance. A story of a Black Woman's struggle in trying to maintain her strength of character, purpose, dignity, respect, and sanity while being entangled in a web of deceit and injustice. Travel with her as she takes you on this perilous journey into the... COLORED WAITING ROOM. The Very Best to you Patricia! This is a Winner!
Charles W. Felder, Sr. from Montgomery, Al
"Well Patricia, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed your book. It captured in detail the attitude of the era, as it related to those of "color" and particularly females and even further, black females. I found the reading to be very easy to follow. The imagery in wording kept this reader entertained throughout the book. I so wanted Alberta and her life long friend, Reggi, to connect in a romantic way."
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