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An Awaken of my cultural heritage.

Revisado: 01-13-25

Review of Black Cake Audiobook by Charmaine Wilkerson

As a Jamaican American, listening to Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson felt like being wrapped in the warmth of my heritage. This audiobook is more than a story; it’s a vivid celebration of culture, family, and resilience. The narrators’ voices brought the characters to life in a way that made me feel as though I was sitting across the table from them, hearing stories passed down through generations.

Wilkerson captures the essence of the Caribbean with such authenticity—from the lush descriptions of the island to the deep exploration of food as a vessel of memory and connection. The titular black cake isn’t just a dessert; it’s a symbol of everything that binds us, even when life takes us far from home.

What resonated with me most was how the story masterfully intertwines themes of identity, migration, and legacy. It felt deeply personal, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of those who leave the island for a better life but never lose their roots. The way Wilkerson weaves secrets, sacrifices, and redemption into the narrative is both heart-wrenching and uplifting.

Listening to the audiobook added another layer of intimacy. The accents, rhythms, and tones felt true to the voices of my family and community, making me nostalgic for the stories my own elders told me. It’s a beautiful reminder of how our past shapes us and how important it is to honor where we come from.

If you’re Jamaican, Caribbean, or simply someone who loves stories about family, identity, and culture, Black Cake will stay with you long after the final chapter. This is a must-listen—a love letter to our people, our traditions, and the ties that bind us, no matter where we are in the world.

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Wonderful book

Revisado: 09-16-16

Overall a very decent book. The last quarter of the book seemed very rush, the author was either tired or under a strict timeline.
The books does a fantastic job of describing and exploring martial and familiar relationships.
There some subplots which were a distraction and did not drive the plot line, but being merely filer.

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The Borgias better than the tv show

Revisado: 06-13-13

If you could sum up The Borgias in three words, what would they be?

Better than the TV show

What did you like best about this story?

I loved all the additional details regarding the Borja family. I enjoyed the writer's objectivity. It was as if he was a defense attorney for the Borgia family. He presented sound reason to illustrate why the Borgias were not the villians, of the Middle Ages.

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