On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, I attended the book discussion on Purple Threads. Although I found it difficult to understand Dr. Jeanine Leane’s dialect, I received valuable information from the session. The book discussion was significant due to the interactions between the author and the students. Honestly, I was impressed by the author’s humbleness and compassion. It was evident that Dr. Jeanine Leane was proud of her heritage and culture. The book discussion produced a positive outcome. In the beginning of the assembly, the audience was introduced to Dr. Jeanine Leane. After the author was introduced, the audience was informed about the main characters and setting. The novel contains several stories of Dr. Jeanine Leane’s childhood in New
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Jeanine Leane acknowledged the fact that many Americans have a misconception of Australian Aborigines. Therefore, the audience was informed about the different skin complexions of the Aborigines. Dr. Jeanine Leane informed the audience about the appearance of her offspring because she wanted to remind the college students about the importance of recognizing heritage, regardless of skin tone. This segment of the book discussion was the most significant due to the exposure of a common belief. Although most of the students in the audience were African American, they could relate to the discussion of colorism and heritage.
After Dr. Jeanine Leane finished her presentation, the audience was allowed to ask the author several questions. Many of the students did not ask intense questions, but the audience was informed about the Australian culture. Perhaps the most profound question was the one regarding the significance of the book title of Purple Threads. Dr. Jeanine Leane told the audience the title represents the uniqueness and royalty of her aboriginal family. According to her explanation, purple threads tend to stand out because they are vibrant flamboyant. Dr. Jeanine used this analogy to display pride in her
Jeanine Leane acknowledged the fact that many Americans have a misconception of Australian Aborigines. Therefore, the audience was informed about the different skin complexions of the Aborigines. Dr. Jeanine Leane informed the audience about the appearance of her offspring because she wanted to remind the college students about the importance of recognizing heritage, regardless of skin tone. This segment of the book discussion was the most significant due to the exposure of a common belief. Although most of the students in the audience were African American, they could relate to the discussion of colorism and heritage.
After Dr. Jeanine Leane finished her presentation, the audience was allowed to ask the author several questions. Many of the students did not ask intense questions, but the audience was informed about the Australian culture. Perhaps the most profound question was the one regarding the significance of the book title of Purple Threads. Dr. Jeanine Leane told the audience the title represents the uniqueness and royalty of her aboriginal family. According to her explanation, purple threads tend to stand out because they are vibrant flamboyant. Dr. Jeanine used this analogy to display pride in her