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Butterfly's Way: Voices from the Haitian Dyaspora in the United States

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I was excited when I heard that this book was coming out and did not miss the chance to buy it at publication. To say I was inspired when reading the book would have to be an understatement. I have always been proud to be Haitian but reading through the book heightened my pride incredibly. It is a fantastic collection of talented and gifted Haitian writers who speak to you at so many levels of what it feels like to be a Haitian either born and raised in Haiti or born and raised here in the states. I identified with many of them and marvelled at how humorous and deep our experiences range. The stories are funny, touching, educational and inspiring. I'm glad that there are so many Haitian people out there who are proud of where they come from and are helping the rest of us shout with pride as well. Thank you, Edwidge. You are an inspiration and a gifted person and I thank you for bringing this collection out into the public.

Ever since i Discovered the work of Edwidge Danticat years ago,i've been reading anything i encounter, authored by her. thus, my encounter with "The Butterfly's Way." i was so excited to see her name, i initially missed the fact that this is a collection of short stories by various authors. Oh, but what a pleasant surprise. i identified with nearly all of the stories, and was so pleased to discover so many gifted authors of Haitian descent.At times sad,others funny, the butterfly's way resonates truth,and understanding. i highly recommend it.

I ordered this book based on name recognition, the editor.

This book should be mandatory reading for all students of social studies.

Well witten, candid short stories.

Thank you to the contributors for their thoughts and experiences.

Thank you to the editor, for exposing and immortalize the words and thought of a nation.

Please order this book, find out for yourself. Trust me, once you start reading, you will not stop.

This moving anthology offers a human vision of Haiti, Haitians, and the diaspora. Danticat is to be commended for her careful shaping of the book, and the contributors have marshalled powerful, poetic, and individual experiences that offer a rounded vision of the Haitian and Haitian-American experience. In the fineness of its particularized portrayals, it transcends itself to deserve a place on the shelf of world literature.

This book is an excellent compilation on various aspect of Haiti, Haitian/American Culuture.

The stories and poems touch on so many different aspects of life as a haitian from being haitian homosexual, to being a restavek, to interracial dating, to name a few of the topics touched on.

This book is a must-read for all HAITIANS and anyone interested in understanding the Haiti and her people.

This book is amazing. I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Danticat in person last week and she brought 4 of the writers from the book and they got to read some pages of what they wrote. You should of seen how crowded it was that night. Danticat signed my book and so did the others. The stories makes you laugh and cry, it is bittersweet and takes you back to your Haitian roots. If you've forgotten what it means to be Haitian or African or Jamaican, you'll learn to appreciate who are you and your ancestors when you open up Butterfly's Way. I recommend this book to mothers, daughters, sons, fathers...all

For anyone who has Haitian parents, or is of Carribean heritage this book speaks to our struggles, the diversity among us and yet doesn't forget the pride we all have for our country, ancestors and culture. A quick yet detailed read that provides food for thought. Merci to all-- this book made me feel even more proud (as if that were possible) to be Haitian.

It was a joy to open this book and inhale the contents with eyes closed. I couldn't put it away and still grab it sometimes to read over and over the enchanting and some sad memories from these Haitian authors. As an author myself I can acknowledge their powerful statement in literature. I would recommend it to anyone who is seeking to appeciate and learn about the Haitian culture.

I have traveled to Haiti over the past 25 years and this book has opened windows of understanding I have long sought! Each vignette exposed intricacies of Haitian life and the bitter-sweet emotions of separation from the homeland. It is well-written and from the heart. It is a necessary piece of the puzzle that is understanding Haiti. Thank you Miss Danticat!!

I would recommend buying college books and textbooks on amazon instead of going to the school bookstore. I just ordered it online and it was shipped quickly to my house. It is very simple and fast.