Comments on: Picking Cotton, Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton with Erin Torneo

By: Black North American Authors « Diversify Your Reading

Black North American Authors « Diversify Your Reading — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:37:44 +0000

[...] Cotton, Ronald (Publisher Page) Picking Cotton: Reviewed at Maw Books [...]

By: S. Krishna

S. Krishna — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:49:55 +0000

WOW – this sounds amazing. I’m sad the writing isn’t great though!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:45:57 +0000

I had heard about this story and I have seen the videos. I haven’t read the book yet. It is a n amazing story and it gives you a lot to think about. I’m interested in reading the book more now that you say that it goes deeper than what was told, but the sound o the writing is a bit off-putting.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:54:10 +0000

That is an amazing story. I cannot imagine being that able to forgive someone.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:49:34 +0000

Let me return the “recommend” favor. Read “Monster of Florence” It is a true account of a search for a serial killer in Italy. It is amazing to read about the injustices in the Italian justice system. (The same system that just convicted the American teenager, Amanda Knox.)

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:45:24 +0000

Thanks for this review. It has been on my TBR pile for a while. I’ll put it at the top of my list (or as near as I can after I read the piles that I have checked out already!)

By: Patricia A

Patricia A — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:37:40 +0000

I am familiar with this case, but never tire of reading about it or watching Jennifer or Bobby as they describe their experiences.

For all the unhappiness involved, the forgiveness, friendship and hope is so powerful that everyone who has a chance should read the book, watch the videos or both.

Thanks for this post!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:16:47 +0000

I’ve not heard of this news story-but it sounds interesting. I think you’ve convinced me to watch the video-maybe with my husband. The power of forgiveness is a beautiful thing.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:45:44 +0000

I remember reading about this on Booking Mama’s blog. What a powerful story. I so admire both of them, but Ronald in particular for being able to move on with their lives.

By: Tracie Yule

Tracie Yule — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:22:37 +0000

Honestly, I’d have a hard time saying, “I told you I didn’t do it.” Then maybe repeating it over and over again. I think forgiveness, for me, depends a lot on age. When I was younger, I wasn’t so easy to forgive, now that I’m a bit older, I have a lot more understanding and patience.

As for the book, I think I’ll just stay with the 60 Minutes version. It takes a lot for me to pick up a biography and if there isn’t good writing, then it’s hard for me to stay engaged, no matter how good the content is.