Mama

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Summary: Mama is a great book!
Review: Terry McMillan did a good job on Mama. This is one of the first books I read from her. She portrays the story very well. And also being black myself I can see what they were going through. Mama has some points in it that make this book important. The family goes through many trials. And after you get in to it, it is hard to put down. And some of the things that they go through is very emotional because I can see from that point of view. Good job Terry!

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Summary: Terry changed my life forever!
Review: Terry Mcmillan has changed my life. I was never the one to pick up a book and read it from front to back. But then I got a hold on to Terry Mcmillan's MAMA. I was 12 years old and I read it twice. I have been reading ever since. I tell every one about her. Everything I read is based on one of her books. Or should I say that I compare every book to her books. Mama was and still is the best book I have ever picked up. I love the book! I have all of her books. I can't help book read Mama more then once. It showed me how real somepeople write. That book is so raw. I would just turn page after page and not care about the time. I would get finish reading Mama in one day. It got me reading and writing more then I ever did. And oh yeah I am now 19 years old. I have read over 100 books. And I owe it all to Terry Mcmillan's MAMA. Thank You Terry Mcmillan!

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Summary: Deep, but humorous at the same time...you should read it!!!!
Review: Terry McMillan has done it once again. Mama is a real story of the reaity of growing up in the real world. Mildred is the resourceful, funny, strong mother of five kids that she is raising on her own. She has to go through the trials and tribulations of raising her five children and keeping a steady paycheck. To Mildred, this is as hard as keeping a steady man in her life. I like how Terry makes Mildred the same way a real single, working mother would be while trying to push her kids towards goals that she knows she will not be able to reach her self. I can really relate to Mildred's oldest daughter the way she has to assume the role as the second mother to her younger siblings while trying to live a normal life of her own. That's what makes the story so good, because everyone in the family can read the same story and have a character that they can relate to. Mama isn't told like a Brady Bunch episode, but it tells of true survival without any handouts. The story keeps you wondering what will happen next. I really enjoyed it, and I can't wait to see what Terry McMillan will come up with next. I also recommend Disappearing Acts, Waiting To Exhale, and How Stella Got Her Groove Back.

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Summary: captivating, truthful, full of soul
Review: terry mcmillan has once again told the story of women all around the world and this is one of my favorite books of all time

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Summary: An inspiring story of what paths to follow in life
Review: Terry McMillan is the most down-to-earth author whose books I've ever read. She knows exactly what she's talking about and knows what reactions she wants in return. MAMA is, by far, the best book I've ever read!

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Summary: Mama mirrored segments of my life.
Review: Terry McMillan put much of my life into words with Mama. This book helped me realize there is a purpose for everyone, and sometimes our problems are not so unique. It helps you get over yourself and start to look for your own answers, instead of snuggling up with your all-too-familiar problems. Viscious circles will allow you to fester and die, not far from where you began, but a straight path from here will at least get you somewhere else. Although, Waiting to Exhale, is not a "sequel" it does seem to progress to the next phase of life for young black women, therefore, I would begin the Terry McMillan experience with Mama, and then read Waiting to Exhale, following with either How Stella Got Grove Back or Disappearing Acts. In all honesty, I was disappointed in the movie Waiting to Exhale, it does not substitute for the book. Each woman is more evolved in the book, however Angela Bassett did handle her business!

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Summary: the review of mama
Review: The book of mama is verey interesting as I readed the book and studed my mom and granne wich are the back bone of my familey just like mama in the story thay thout like her and reaked the same way she did . Thay all had to put up with the same love life like diffent man ,the same problems with there kids in and out trobl with boyfrinend, girlfriend and with the laws moving in and out of house

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Summary: Much Ado about Nothing
Review: The story moved fast, but went no where. There were several good starts that left us hanging, then the story ended abruptly. There was no substance, no climax. This is my first McMillan experience, I don't know if I'll try another.

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Summary: One of the best books ever written!!!
Review: This book has been read by me, for four years straight, every summer!!! This book is just like the relationship with me and my moteher. I thought that Mildred's action and thoughts on how to raise and love her children were mirror-like compared to the relationships of those today! THis is a page-turner from beginning to end! Read and enjoy!

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Summary: Awsome
Review: This book is awesome. I was really loving it. I didn't have a favorite part because it all was goood!