Chris Burke

Not your typical tale regarding race.

Revisado: 02-07-25

Cebo weaves a narrative where race is central to the story, but not the story itself. So many layers. It’s a father daughter story, an identity story, and a framing of the social construct that is race. I could envision this on screen.

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Classic whodunnit

Revisado: 08-18-24

The story itself was good with many twists and turns. Some you see coming and are predictable, but most make you go “oh sh$@“! The reason for the lower rating was the reader. Her voice and pitch didn’t go with the story at all.

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Supreme excellence!

Revisado: 05-16-24

This was such an excellent story! Belle exceeded what was expected of women in the 19th century by all measures and became one of the most respected art buyer and curators in history. To know that she accomplished all this while carrying the psychological burden of having to keep her race secret makes it all the more astonishing.

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Master Storytelling

Revisado: 10-15-23

Adam Lazarre-White is a masterful narrator that captures the personality and tone of the characters, but this is especially true for our lead protagonist, Titus. Cosby’s ability to weave a story that keeps you leaning forward for the next step in Titus’s investigation; pure magnificent.

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Objectifies

Revisado: 05-24-23

Excellent story telling that is an unfortunate reality for far too many black and brown girls. Black women often shoulder society’s burdens that diminishes them to objects and not actual human beings worthy of love. Bravo Leila Mottley! An excellent debut. I can’t wait to see what you do next. I see you!

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Journey

Revisado: 05-08-23

What a ride! Demon’s journey through life was definitely no rose garden, and would have otherwise been heart breaking and gut wrenching, but the quick witty narrative woven by the author kept humor in play even during the most horrible experiences. This was one of the best listens I’ve had on audible. Do yourself a favor and join Demon and a colorful cast of characters for one helluva tale.

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Along for the Ride

Revisado: 07-06-22

This was like a front row seat for the trajectory of a music career. Excellent narration, and a real depiction of how black creativity is undervalued and overshadowed. What a ride this was! Well done.

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A Journey

Revisado: 02-27-22

This was an excellent narration of Ras Baraka’s journey. The road to where we ultimately may end up is full of peaks, valleys, and hair-pin turns. Each of these obstacles seemingly like some cruel fate in real time, leads us to become the best person that’s buried underneath the rubble in our soul. Well done Mr Baraka.

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Growth in Life & Music

Revisado: 07-11-21

I’ve been a long time fan of The Roots. In fact, I’ve seen them live six times, and each show presented something new. Something fresh. Listening to this audiobook, and hearing Tariq narrate his life, I recognize that the complete new feel I got watching those live Roots shows over two decades was due both to his wholistic growth as a person so hearing insight to that journey was amazing. His narration was honest and heartfelt, and pulls the listener into his space. I only wish it was longer. Tariq has embodied hip-hop as a culture, and continues to propel it forward. Many thanks for adding yet another layer to the culture with this audiobook.

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