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A “Love Story” indeed!

Revisado: 03-07-24

I hated to turn this audiobook off. I knew Joy Reid would approach this subject thoroughly, but I never expected to learn so much. It’s all at once a love story, civics and history lesson. Personally, I’m amazed by how different my life and other Black & Brown people’s lives could have been without this love story. I’m not here to review or spoil, Do yourself a favor… listen to this work. I’m buying the hardcopy and gifting the audiobook to family & friends.

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EXCELLENT

Revisado: 01-18-24

I was riveted from the first line! The characters, story and pace are beautifully written.

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DO YOURSELF A FAVOR!

Revisado: 09-29-23

Use a credit. Experience this audiobook. The experience is real. It is historical fiction, but it happened, and still happens EVERY DAY. It’s not by choice, but by necessity and circumstance. Don’t be dissuaded by the knit-picky reviews. Step out! You can handle an audiobook.

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WHY did I wait so long?!

Revisado: 08-10-23

I should’ve pre-ordered this as soon as I saw it was being released. UNPROTECTED delivers & there’s no better way to experience it than from the author’s incredible performance.

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Jayne Allen delivers again!

Revisado: 04-28-23

I pre-ordered & downloaded ASAP. I LOVE these characters! I love the multigenerational component Allen weaves through her novels as well as the culture. Tabby reminds me of a lot of women I know, and it’s refreshing to see our lives represented in literature.

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I couldn’t put it down!

Revisado: 10-27-18

It was hard to resist the urge to recommend this book before I finished! I eventually gave up around the 2nd to last chapter and began texting & calling all the important women in my life. I just finished, so I’ll start on the men tomorrow. Traister is respectful, thorough and insightful. She simultaneously reaches back and cites present day examples of the impact women have in shaping the country, despite systemic disenfranchisement without droning on. Seriously, motivational if you aren’t currently politically active, and validates the common anger so many of us experience.

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BRAVO & THANK YOU Dr. Lewis

Revisado: 12-18-17

I didn’t hesitate to purchase this book the moment I saw it offered and saved it for my upcoming vacation. I was not disappointed. Some may be taken aback by her language, but I wasn’t bothered one bit. She has a firm grasp of the English language and simply enjoys the F word, as do I, in the right context - and this is it! Life is messy and fabulous and Dr. Jenifer MF’n Lewis has been incredibly brave over the years in sharing hers. She is the “Mother of Black Hollywood” and as she mentions a great Mother Figure to us all! This book is HILARIOUS and heartwarming. I’m recommending it to everyone I love.

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Reading this book is a GIFT!

Revisado: 10-13-16

What did you love best about The Underground Railroad (Oprah's Book Club)?

What I loved best was that while the subject matter dealt with slavery, this book didn't contain the descriptions of vicious brutality that were commonplace. They were addressed, but Whitehead spent his time on what was essential to the character.

What does Bahni Turpin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Great question, because I actually read the book and listened to the audio book. Initially, it was important for me to make sure I was pronouncing names properly, later I found myself drawn in by the different voices and her pace. Had I been reading, I think I would have anxiously rushed through some of the more suspenseful sections. Listening to the narration forced me to stay with the story.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were several places in this book that moved me. That's what surprised me! I expected this to be 'just another slavery book' (please forgive me!) I was surprised in places from beginning to the very ending. I don't want to give anything away.

Any additional comments?

The reason I had a hard copy & audio book was because my husband bought the audio book, not realizing I bought the book. We rarely read the same fictional material. Whitehead does an AMAZING job with these characters, this story. He's caused me to think about a couple things in new and positive ways.

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