T. McG

So Real

Revisado: 06-27-24

First of all the choice of narrators was chefs kiss. I need to hear more books read by Phylicia Rashad!

Next - loved the POVs telling the story. I found myself laughing and crying and guffawing- Nurse Kim.

This was a wonderfully told story. And now I have to tell the world about it. Specifically my sisters and mother.

I don’t have very many that I label as such, but this will definitely be a reread many times over.

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I wasn’t ready

Revisado: 09-28-22

This story held bits and pieces of me. It’s amazing that I could relate to such an extraordinary woman.

I am so glad that she narrated this book. I crrrriiiied. I wish I could go back in time and hug her and her sisters.

Her description of poverty, trauma, and sisterhood was …… I don’t have words for it.

This book was the story of many women. Well done Viola.

Her story is a difficult one to brave through. I’m not sure if I could’ve read this story if I didn’t know that her outcome was triumphant. The amount of trauma she went through…. I had to know that things/life would be better.

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Fairytale endings don’t exist

Revisado: 09-11-22

Well… that was a lot. I liked the idea of a book soundtrack.

The poetic way in which it was written is sometimes tedious to follow.

I applaud the author on taking a story that has been part of the headlines for years and end it in a way I wasn’t expecting.

I won’t read it again because of the heaviness and triggering aspects of the book but I would definitely recommend it.

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Another Hit!

Revisado: 02-06-19

This book had me from beginning to end. I found myself getting teary eyed during various parts of the book. Connecting with the character in the anxiety that comes from living in an unstable home environment intensified by drug addiction and poverty.

if you read The Hate U Give, you will absolutely love this book. if you are new to the author, you will not be disappointed!

Bri and her family reminds us that living your dreams will not always be easy but it is necessary to continue to fight for them!

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Everyone's story

Revisado: 08-10-18

This is a story of family, community, and love. It gives us insight into the life of Star and her family, friends and the community she belongs to. What happens when tragedy strikes close to home?

There is self reflection and action, but most of all their is a sense of responsibility to the fellow woman and man.

I laughed, cried and felt empowered! Great story.

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The Best

Revisado: 08-06-18

This was the 1st book I purchased. It was the best decision I made. This book was amazing!

The best decision they made was to have her read it. I listened to and from work, on my lunch break and in the shower!

I felt like I was her friend as I listened to her narrate the most intimate details of her life. And like most of you I know her from being the mother of Hollywood and it was refreshing to get to know her back story and her struggles. What I loved most, was the fact that she was unapologetic about her career pursuits and lovelife.

She gave me strength!

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