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Red Clay
- De: Charles B. Fancher
- Narrado por: Dion Graham
- Duración: 10 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 31
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 31
In 1943, when a frail old white woman shows up in Red Clay, Alabama, at the home of a Black former slave—on the morning following his funeral—his family hardly knows what to expect after she utters the words “… a lifetime ago, my family owned yours.” Adelaide Parker has a story to tell—one of ambition, betrayal, violence, and redemption—that shaped both the fate of her family and that of the late Felix H. Parker. But there are gaps in her knowledge, and she’s come to Red Clay seeking answers from a family with whom she shares a name and a history that neither knows in full.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good story, strong characters
- De Amazon Customer en 04-23-25
- Red Clay
- De: Charles B. Fancher
- Narrado por: Dion Graham
A 5-Star Epic!
Revisado: 02-27-25
We're only two months into 2025, but this book is on my Top 5 list for the year. What an amazing story!! The narration was top tier, and instantly transported me to Red Clay, Alabama.
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Never Saw Me Coming
- How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System—and Pocketed $40 Million
- De: Tanya Smith
- Narrado por: Robin Miles
- Duración: 12 h y 30 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 102
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 98
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 98
In Never Saw Me Coming, Tanya Smith shares her deeply personal and remarkable story of how she went from a precocious young girl to a money-grabbing, computer-savvy wiz. It starts out as a keen interest in technology and innocently acquiring phone numbers to Michael Jackson, as well as other celebrities, and moves to her successfully stealing and depositing $5,000 into her grandmother’s banking account. By the time she is 18, the risk taker has confiscated millions in cash.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredible!!
- De Jeraiah_RN en 04-26-25
- Never Saw Me Coming
- How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System—and Pocketed $40 Million
- De: Tanya Smith
- Narrado por: Robin Miles
Just Wow!
Revisado: 08-19-24
The title caught my attention, the cover drew me in, and I was invested after reading the first few pages. Tanya grew up knowing what she wanted and how to get it. Her story had so many twists, turns, and jaw-droppers, I almost felt like I was reading fiction! I enjoy memoirs very much, and this one not only kept me engaged- it made me think, and recall times when folks either underestimated or undervalued me. At the core of this tale, the reader should keep in mind that it's easy to get caught up and stumble, but it takes courage and tenacity to fight and make things right.
I'm definitely purchasing a physical copy of this book and adding it to my home library. I highly recommend!
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Double Lives
- Lexington, Alabama, Book 4
- De: Mary Monroe
- Narrado por: Shari Peele
- Duración: 9 h y 51 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 545
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 525
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 525
Since childhood, identical twins Leona and Fiona Dunbar have been getting in—and out—of trouble by pretending to be each other. Yet underneath, they couldn’t be more different. Outspoken Leona lives to break rules, have a good time, and scandalize their respectable hometown of Lexington. Fiona is a seemingly demure churchgoing girl who is the apple of her domineering, widowed mother Mavis’s eye. But together, the twins have fooled teachers, boyfriends, bosses, racist police—and most importantly, straitlaced Mavis.
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5 out of 5 stars
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WOW!!!
- De Paula Odume en 03-30-24
- Double Lives
- Lexington, Alabama, Book 4
- De: Mary Monroe
- Narrado por: Shari Peele
Un-put-downable!!
Revisado: 04-09-24
Bravo, Mary Monroe! This is my first time reading one of Ms. Monroe's books, and it won't be my last. Such an amazing story! I already knew that a story centering the lives and shenanigans of identical twins would be good reading, but I didn't expect such an epic tale. The narration was excellent, as well. I got fully immersed in the world of Leona and Fiona, and I was sad to hear the words, "The end."
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One Blood
- A Novel
- De: Denene Millner
- Narrado por: Bahni Turpin, Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Tina Lifford
- Duración: 18 h y 59 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 130
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 122
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 122
Raised by her beloved grandmother in tension-filled, post-segregation Virginia, Grace is barely a teenager when she loses her Maw Maw. Shellshocked, she is shipped up North to live with her formidably ambitious Aunt Hattie—a woman who firmly left behind her “undesirable” Southern roots in pursuit of upward mobility. Thrust into the world of the Black and socially ambitious, Grace finds herself trapped in a society of stifling respectability, fancy teas, and coveted debutante balls.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Awesome, talented writer
- De Deb Hepburn en 09-12-23
- One Blood
- A Novel
- De: Denene Millner
- Narrado por: Bahni Turpin, Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Tina Lifford
A Look Into a Mother's Wounds
Revisado: 11-20-23
Wow, wow, wow! I didn't know what I was signing up for when I started listening to this book. Something good, yes... but I received so much more. This book is a master class in storytelling! Chapters 26 and 27 touched my heart in ways that made me wonder if the author was watching over my shoulder whenever I wrote in my journal as a young girl and woman. I want to hug Denene, and tell her thank you for writing this masterpiece.
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My Darkest Prayer
- A Novel
- De: S. A. Cosby
- Narrado por: Adam Lazarre-White
- Duración: 9 h y 24 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 845
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 770
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 769
Whether it's working at his cousin's funeral home or tossing around the local riffraff at his favorite bar, Nathan Waymaker is a man who knows how to handle the bodies. A former marine and sheriff's deputy, Nathan has built a reputation in his small Southern town as a man who can help when all other avenues have been exhausted. When a beloved local minister is found dead, his parishioners ask Nathan to make sure the death isn’t swept under the rug.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing First Novel
- De Tod M. Clark en 12-12-22
- My Darkest Prayer
- A Novel
- De: S. A. Cosby
- Narrado por: Adam Lazarre-White
So, so GOOD!!!
Revisado: 01-07-23
Loved listening to this audio book from start to finish!! Highly recommend this title!
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Take My Hand
- De: Dolen Perkins-Valdez
- Narrado por: Lauren J. Daggett
- Duración: 10 h y 57 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 3,962
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3,567
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3,555
Montgomery, Alabama, 1973. Fresh out of nursing school, Civil Townsend intends to make a difference, especially in her African American community. At the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic, she hopes to help women shape their destinies, to make their own choices for their lives and bodies.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Page Turner Based off True Events
- De LATOYA LEWIS en 06-10-22
- Take My Hand
- De: Dolen Perkins-Valdez
- Narrado por: Lauren J. Daggett
Spellbinding, Timely & Necessary!
Revisado: 07-18-22
"Take My Hand" does exactly that- takes your hand, and guides you through the chambers of Civil Townsend's heart. This book is required reading/listening for anyone who's invested in reproductive justice, the stories of Black women, and the complexities of motherhood, love, and choice. One of my best reads/listens of 2022- highly recommended!
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Ratchet & Respectable
- De: Demetria L. Lucas
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 10
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 10
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 10
It's a kiki for the culture!!! Journalist and author Demetria L. Lucas brings the group chat to life on her weekly podcast where she-- and the occasional guest-- muses on pop culture shenanigans, global galavanting, political insanity, everything worth watching on any size screen, her favorite reads, dating/marriage/divorce chronicles and whatever else has captivated the zeitgeist AND her inner circle. Ratchet & Respectable is published EVERY WEDNESDAY. Listen wherever popular podcasts are heard. #ratchetandrespectable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5 out of 5 stars
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"It's So Good!"
- De T. Bruce en 01-21-22
"It's So Good!"
Revisado: 01-21-22
Demetria is the cousin and bestie who lives rent-free in my mind, with her pop culture coverage, overall life musings, and glorious globe trotting. I look forward to her episodes every week, because they provide down time, self-care, relatable content, news I can use, and much-needed giggles. Hands down, Ratchet & Respectable is one of my absolute favorite podcasts!
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The Book of Harlan
- De: Bernice McFadden
- Narrado por: Robin Miles
- Duración: 9 h y 43 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,015
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 921
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 919
The Book of Harlan opens with the courtship of Harlan's parents and his 1917 birth in Macon, Georgia. After his prominent minister grandfather dies, Harlan and his parents move to Harlem, where he eventually becomes a professional musician. When Harlan and his best friend, trumpeter Lizard Robbins, are invited to perform at a popular cabaret in the Parisian enclave of Montmartre - affectionately referred to as "the Harlem of Paris" by black American musicians - Harlan jumps at the opportunity, convincing Lizard to join him.
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4 out of 5 stars
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An insightful account of an eventful period
- De Ezinwanyi en 07-26-16
- The Book of Harlan
- De: Bernice McFadden
- Narrado por: Robin Miles
No Words!
Revisado: 12-11-21
I'm rendered SPEECHLESS! Listen to/read this treasure by Bernice L. Mcfadden! You won't regret it.
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Nowhere Is a Place
- De: Bernice L. McFadden
- Narrado por: Myra Lucretia Taylor
- Duración: 9 h y 4 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,078
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 980
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 980
Sherry has struggled all her life to understand who she is, where she comes from, and, most importantly, why her mother slapped her cheek one summer afternoon. The incident has haunted Sherry, and it causes her to dig into her family's past. Like many family histories, it is fractured and reluctant to reveal its secrets; but Sherry remains determined. In just a few days' time, her extended family will gather for a reunion, and Sherry sets off across the country with her mother, Dumpling, to join them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow!!!
- De TINA en 12-29-20
- Nowhere Is a Place
- De: Bernice L. McFadden
- Narrado por: Myra Lucretia Taylor
An Epic Family History
Revisado: 11-28-21
Loved everything about this book! The narration was exceptional, and I got completely swept up in this family's epic becoming over the years- from slavery to present day. The blooming of Dumpling and Sherry's mother-daughter relationship was humorous, at times painful, and beautiful overall. Bernice McFadden is one of my favorite authors for a reason! She's a master storyteller, and always brings all of the details full circle (if you pay attention).
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