~~~ Corine Kemp Scott ~~~
Corine Kemp Scott from New York, NY. Her
forthcoming book "They Finally Speak" is a fictional portrayal of the feelings, observations, and lives of African-American and Latino women who became members of the Nation of Islam (NOI) and who played a critical role in the Black movement of the 60's and 70's.
Their stories are related through Suddie, the main character, who guides the readers on a journey by sharing many stories, including her own. Suddie, a closet mystic, experiences prophetic dreams and visions which in the end manifests. Through her insights and her discerning personality Suddie gives the reader a glimpse into six women's lives during the apex and troubled times of the NOI. The approach of the book is to tell stories where readers are informed, yet entertained. The intention is for the readers to experience the soul of each of the characters where they are, without judgment, but with an open mind.
The aim is also to demonstrate the human experience in a dissimilar platform, which shows that they are different, yet the same. The significance of this book is that it is written by someone who once belonged to the Nation of Islam.
The book is an extension of a play Corine produced eighteen years ago. Opening night 420 people attended, there is an interest because these women have not been heard. The novel answers the questions as to why these women joined the largest separatist movement during this time. Corine says: "The character Suddie has a little of my life thrown in there. She, like me, transformed from hate to love; a long process. She was also angry with God. But in the process, all that changed. The character and I experienced much, which has given us a knowing about life. My living has taught me psychology first hand. I enjoy being the observer."
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