Ramin Ganeshram, author of A Birthday Cake for George Washington, explains her side of her book being banned. She points out that the reservations she had prior to the book's release but they were ignored by the publisher. That how, despite some of the reviews going against policies, Amazon did not take down the more inappropriate reviews posted.
It is disappointing that Ganeshram's race was called into question by an internet angry mob. It is also upsetting that people who did not even read her book took it upon themselves to harass the author while she, herself she was told to stay silent by the publishers.
When I first read over the synopsis and the complaints, I was quick side with public opinion and blame the author. However, after reading the author's response, I now sympathizes with her. After hearing her point of view and how she was treated, I thought about the book in a different way. Before hearing about this book, I didn't know anything about Hercules. I think I will see if I can get this book on Inter Library Loan to learn about more and draw my own conclusions.
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-banning-a-birthday-cake-george-washington_b_9210992
Sometimes there is such a "mob mentality" around book controversies and I think if people took the time to read it for themselves and draw their own conclusions we'd be in a much better place. Great response! Full points!
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