Edith M Holmes 'Pressions: Memoirs of a Southern Cat

From the depths of the soul, heart and mind are truths.,

What astonishes the reader most when reading the debut novel by Edith M Holmes is that it is in fact a debut novel. The words are lyrical and will permanently ingrain themselves into your soul. Regardless of where you feel you are on the topic of reparations for the descendants of the slaves in America, you will at a minimum have a strong desire to do some serious research after you have finished this outstanding novel.

Told most predominantly, in the voices and minds of four Southern Cats. The many families this saga focuses on are some of the most believable literary characters I have ever met, in some very everyday,(yet rarely talked about in polite company) circumstances. I laughed out loud, cried and blushed. I got angry and worried for people, that I had to keep reminding myself, exit on paper. The likelihood that at this very moment there are people such as these, made it all the more realistic. "Pressions incorporates historical fact, the struggling memory of a comatose patient, and the diligent journalizing of a psychiatric patient. It brings to question who is crazy and who simply is gifted beyond the "norm. It evaluates the effectiveness of the Emancipation Proclamation, and makes you re-think the causes and effects of federalized systems and states rights that are in existence now. What I had long believed in regards to separate but equal and desegregation were challenged as well.

Edith Holmes forced me to investigate topics that are largely kept out of the media and out of common everyday dialogue. Pressions is mesmerizing, challenging, thought provoking, and had me so engrossed that I did little else while reading but take down notes of things I wanted to look further into. It is entertaining and will make a Oscar contender screenplay that only the most inept screenwriter can possibly mess up. From the late 1800's to present day it uncovers dirty secrets, treachery, lust and love. It will challenge the boundaries of social mores. I pray that a sequel is forthcoming, and I patiently await the next masterpiece by author Edith M Holmes. She is worthy of a Pulitzer and Nobel Laureate. I highly recommend reading this book and plan to give out several copies as gifts. This is truly a mesmerizing and provocative book!!!