Singing in the Comeback Choir

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Summary: Wow!!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book; especially the depiction of the lead female character as a strong black woman with close family ties.

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Summary: Good!!
Review: I thought for a minute that Lindy would not get it together. I was happy that she did. However, more excitement would have enhanced this one. Keep them coming Bebe!!

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Summary: Nice & Calm
Review: I truly enjoy Mrs. Bebe Moore Campbell's writings. This book provided a nice and calm read verses all of the other confusion that's out there. Thanks Mrs. Campbell for reserving your place in a class by itself.

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Summary: Extremely Overrated Author!
Review: I've heard the name BeBe Moore Campbell circulated in the African-American literary world so I decided to finally purchase her book. Reading this book was an over-rated experience. I was highly disappointed. The writing was on the level of a freshman novelist--very immature. The dialogue was so lifeless and "white". BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING! This book destroyed her reputation for potentially new readers. I'm one less person she'd have to worry about following her writing! She did so many famous imitations in this book, let me dedicate one to her: "I want my money back, money back, money back; I want my money back, money back, money back......from the bookstore." (Courtesy of Chili's Baby Back Ribs commercial song).

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Summary: Extremely Overrated Author!
Review: I've heard the name BeBe Moore Campbell circulated in the African-American literary world so I decided to finally purchase her book. Reading this book was an over-rated experience. I was highly disappointed. The writing was on the level of a freshman novelist--very immature. The dialogue was so lifeless and "white". BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING! This book destroyed her reputation for potentially new readers. I'm one less person she'd have to worry about following her writing! She did so many famous imitations in this book, let me dedicate one to her: "I want my money back, money back, money back; I want my money back, money back, money back......from the bookstore." (Courtesy of Chili's Baby Back Ribs commercial song).

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Summary: Toooooooooooooooooo Slow
Review: I've read one other book by Bebe that I enjoyed but I found this book very hard to read. I found myself falling to sleep each time I picked up the book. I enjoyed the strong bond that Maxine shared with her Grandmother. Toward the end I felt that Lindy would never try to come back. But when she did I was glad. I haven't recommened this one. I hope that the next one keep my attention. Be Blessed!

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Summary: Loved This Book!!!
Review: Ms.Campbell definitely did not dissappoint. I loved Brothers and Sisters and couldn't wait for the follow-up and it was certainly worth the wait.

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Summary: Underdeveloped -Women of Color Book Club, Oct 26,01
Review: Not a page turner, Didn't develope the charcter enough.. Words on the page just layed their sounding dull like a couch potato. To many filler. We did enjoyed the parts when she discussed Maxine relationship with her husband Sachtel. But the story didn't go into enough infromation about why he had the affair. None the less the book had several really profound parts.

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Summary: Made me feel right at home
Review: Really liked this book. Although the ending was predictable, it was great seeing my name over and over. (My name is Maxine, and it's not what you really call a common name). Also, Maxine's grandmother's last name was my maiden name. Not to mention that I am also from Philadelphia, as the characters in the book were. It made me feel a part of the book because I know exactly where all of the streets mentioned in the book are located. The plot wasn't the very best, but because of the above reasons, it was "personal" to me. I do enjoy Ms. Campbell's books.

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Summary: "SINGING IN THE" key of life.
Review: SINGING IN THE COMEBACK CHOIR is a novel that is based on one thing: how willing are we to forgive others who have wronged us and ourselves for holding on to those discretions. Maxine is handling a pressure cooker job on 'The Ted Graham Show', amist rumors of cancellation and putting up with the star's temper tantrums, yet she cannot find it within her heart to forgive her husband for his past infidelity. Ted Graham has the status to walk around like a king and use his celebrity status to attract the ladies, but cannot close the emotional canyon dug between him and his mother. Last, Lindy Walker, Maxine's Grandmother and former blues singer, has had to deal with racism, crooked management, and now, her failing health, but can't seem to conquer the guilt in her heart that surfaced after Maxine's mother died. In the end, all three come to realize that to hold on to the past can stagnate, but to forgive and move on can be very divine.