The Perceptionist

by Maurice W. Lindsay

Liberty Heights is one of the last historic black communities left in South Carolina. But it’s quickly on the decline, as its residents have been plagued for years with drug trafficking, health disparities, business failures, and gentrification; among many other issues that affect the masses of Black America.

Fortunately, when all hope seems lost, a mysterious woman named Asè has a supernatural way of showing up in people’s lives at just the right time. An old woman with a youthful appearance, rocking locks, hand-made African dresses and jewelry, toting a peculiar leather duffel bag, Asè is a breath of fresh air with divine foresight. In her various interactions, she grants the people of Liberty Heights with the priceless gift of discernment—helping them see the answers to all of their problems are hidden beneath their wounds.

The Perceptionist speaks to the heart in all black folks yearning to understand why we continually suffer and what we can do overcome our plight. Each chapter tackles a different obstacle with simple empowering solutions. Your chance to pivot and transform your life awaits you in the cultural wisdom and uplifting story of a woman named Asè.

Genres: Fiction

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 8, 2020

About the author

Maurice Lindsay, is an activist, social historian, writer and publisher. He is best-known for his widespread blog, TruthOverTradition.com, where he regularly shares facts about the African Diaspora, the Bible, and Christianity that have been omitted from modern academic and religious texts. Maurice currently lives in South Carolina with his wife and children.

Reviews

[Nandi Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best enlightening books I've read this year

I just happened to see the book on Amazon, but you know, I learned many little nuggets from this book that I plan to buy copies for family and friends. A lady comes to a town in South Carolina, and guide them back into a better way of living. Made me wish I had an Ase in my own corner.

[Lulu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved everything about this book!! It puts me in the mind of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran- one of the books I read every year, I think I’ll be adding this to that tradition.

[Maguarsmith · Rating 5 out of 5]

in my opinion I think it is a good novel with a good ending.

[Andrea Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

As for me, I would read this book thousands of times more, it became one of my favorites

[Empress Quamine · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing work of art. So relevant how he intertwined the past with the present. So many jewels in this book; a story you’ll want to keep on your shelf for generations to come.

[JorgeJa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Personally, I think the job in this book is great.

[Andrea Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

in my opinion this book does not need anything to be considered one of the best