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Wow....absolutely loved this book!

Revisado: 12-17-23

So many people have generational traumas that they refuse to address. It leads to anger, resentment and broken families. This was a perfect story about how to try to understand your elders and why they passed down hurt through their offspring. The conversations in this book are not easy to have. Non stop page turner for me. Anyone that has experienced this in their families, can see themselves and their family members, in each character.

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Warning...this is not a fairy tale

Revisado: 12-17-23

Although many readers are complaining about the open ending, I can understand why the reader was left suspended this way. In real life, most breakups leave one or both parties hurt and filled with questions that may never be answered. Closure isn't about getting all your questions answered. You may not even wanted the truth you are seeking. Closure and healing is a merry-go-round and it takes time. It isn't quick and painless. For Campbell, she needed her time to mourn. The first steps to true healing was the ending. Donovan may never be healed. He cannot depend on others to heal him. The sexual abuse experienced as a child can turn one into a cold monster or unfeeling robot. The temporary reprieve Campbell provided, was not a healing. Donovan came from weak and dysfunctional people. Not a surprise he did what he did. You cannot love someone out of their trauma. They have to be willing to fight to destroy those things holding them back from healing. This was a wonderful story that depicts the reality of life. Wonderful job by Ms. McFadden!

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Inspiring, Entertaining, Hilarious!!

Revisado: 02-03-23

I started listening with the expectation of a spectacular performance Jenifer MF Lewis style, and she didn't disappoint! Jennifer Lewis has always felt like the fun, over the top auntie I never had. She gives you all of that and more. She sings, she laughs, she cries as she reveals the most intimate details of her life, no hold barred! She isn't ashamed of her journey and is willing to give you the realistic version of herself as she tells of her life's ups and downs. Being a major fan of her work, there was never a dull moment in this book! I learned so much about her and myself! Every woman can find a piece of herself in Jenifer. I found myself inspired by her determination to succeed and the belief in herself. I loved listening to how she went from a self-absorbed diva to a wise elder that lovingly passes on nuggets of wisdom to each person willing to receive. She is black hollywood royalty, and I look forward to more of her work.

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Narrator destroyed experience!

Revisado: 06-03-21

This book about was beautifully written but I could nto even enjoy it due to the contanst smacking and moist spit noises from the narrator. It sounded like he either kept a pice of candy in his mouth the entire time or he needs to give up reading anything aloud EVER AGAIN! I mean damn, do they actually losten to the recording before publishing?! It was extremely annoying like nails scraping a chalkboard! i will never listen to anything he ever narrates!

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Thank You Henrietta!!!!

Revisado: 11-11-19

The Henrietta Lacks Story is absolutely breathtaking. Such incredible loss and sacrifice by her family, just so the world could benefit. I never knew who this woman was until I saw the trailer for the movie. I rushed to get the book before I saw the movie. At times I just cried my eyes out listening to all that was happening to Henrietta and her children. Rebecca Skloot did an excellent job capturing and retelling the story of a family whom has been through so much. Even though the science drenched portions were sometimes daunting, it too was an excellent break down of the scientific practices form the past and all of the legal ramifications that bridged our way to the modern practices we depend on now.

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I LOVE THIS BOOK!

Revisado: 10-20-19

I read this book in high school and loved it then. But I enjoyed it a thousand times more with the legendary Ruby Dee as the narrator! Her voice expressed every emotion of every character. She brought every single character to life! I could listen to this book a few more times!

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Phenomenal!!!

Revisado: 02-21-19

I have this book at home and read it about 3 years ago. I decided to oreder it on audible to listen to while I drive. Just as the book was a page-turner, the audio version was also excellent. I love the way Robin Miles narrates. She never disappoints. The author did an amazing job with this book. I knew nothing of the Great Migration but this book brought many things to light. Wilkerson brought each character to life!!!! Could listen to this again and again.

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Great Book

Revisado: 11-29-18

Angie Thomas did a wonderful job capturing the zeitgeist of our nation right now. The story was highly relatable due to all of the current officer involved shootings. Thomas made the story personal by and relatable by giving the mental, emotional and social breakdowns that take place in our communities when we have been victimized by the system. It also gives a joyful proclamation of a family's will to survive and rise from the ashes of destruction. The narrator did an amazing job....period! Her ability to switch tones and octaves with her voice, flawlessly giving each character their own voice, was nothing short of amazing. She made this book a thousand times more interesting to listen to instead of reading it myself.

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Amazing story, Flawless narration!

Revisado: 10-25-18

I got lost in this book every time I listened. It was like traveling back in time. The narrator was absolutey amazing with his ability to switch accents on and off. This book was great!!!

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