Afro Bougie Blues; A Collection of Short Fiction by Lauren Wilson

 

Synopsis 

Afro-Bougie Blues is a collection of twelve original, engaging, and occasionally edgy short stories that dig into the souls of ordinary black women and men meeting life’s challenges with courage and care. A newlywed considers her past abortion after having a miscarriage. An Army veteran subdues his war memories with alcohol. A woman who loses weight watches her marriage crumble around her. A single father reflects on his pre-teen daughter’s complicated questions about love. A married woman falls in love with a jazz singer. Watch as the protagonists find their way, find love, or find themselves amid the chaos. Explore the world of Afro-Bougie Blues. An extraordinary assortment of stories awaits you. Dig in.

My Thoughts

This short story collection was a quick enjoyable read. The stories delved deep into the everyday lives and struggles experienced by people of colour. Although I am of Afro Caribbean descent, I can agree that the struggles emphasized in this book depict the struggles we all face world wide in terms of relationships, dealing with mental health, addiction, loss. 

All the stories spoke to me in a different way and while I enjoyed them all there were a few favourites.

These were:

Transformations (My fav)

Me and Mrs. Matthews

Confessions of an Adulteress and

Alone with my Nightmares.

This was quite enjoyable and it is one of those books that I can see myself really picking up again and rereading these stories. I highly recommend this.