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Summary: BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO
Review: I always look forward to reading a Bernice McFadden's book and "Camilla's Rose" took me just where I like to go - deep into the heart of the characters. Written with truth, honesty, sadness and joy, I finished the book start to finish in seven hours. "Camilla's Rose" was a wonderful read and I say: Bravo Bernice, Bravo.
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Summary: Wonderful Story of Overcoming
Review: I have read all of Ms. McFadden's books. I think this newest novel is wonderful. It's a story of a girl learning to accept and appreciate the good, the bad and the ugly aspects of her life and family. She goes through this wonderfully written period of denial. Excellent novel. I look forward to her next literary masterpiece.
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Summary: great read
Review: I Love all Mrs. Mcfadden books, I am a big fan, I can't hardly wait for your next book.
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Summary: Three 1/2 stars
Review: I love Bernice L. McFadden's writing style and though the characters were interesting in Camilla's Roses I didn't feel a connection with Camilla because there was too much time spent on the other characters and this huge space before her story was picked up again. McFadden is a fantastic writer and I will continue to support her work.
***Read The Warmest December*** It's soulful and touches you to your heart. Peace, the chocolatesleuth.
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Summary: A wonderfully , tragic family story
Review: Ms. McFadden has a way with words -- this is nothing to new to her many fans. But I think I forget that that is a fact in the months that fall between the release of each new book and just like the previous years I become enchanted with her mastery of the written word all over again.
For some reason, Camilla's Roses reminds me of a modern day version of Alice Walker's - The Third Life of Grange Copeland. The delivery is intense,unforgiving and beautiful.
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Summary: Fabulous!!!
Review: Once again this book was well worth the wait.I received this book yesterday afternoon and finished it the same night. Bernice Mcfadden has a wonderful way of telling a story. I've been a big fan since Sugar. Looking forward to your next Novel.
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Summary: When all else fails, family is still there
Review: The stark realities of life are often mind-boggling and overwhelming for many. Some people can handle them and some can't. Those who can't tend to cover it up or ignore their life. In CAMILLA'S ROSES, we meet Camilla and Bryant Boston. During a Tuesday afternoon tryst, Bryant discovers a lump in Camilla's breast-a discovery that will change their lives forever. Camilla is immediately consumed with fear and impending doom that her husband doesn't seem to comprehend. As she considers all the possibilities of her fate, she thinks back to her past and starts to panic about the things that Bryant has yet to find out. These things have become her silent torment.
Camilla Rose, as she was called during her childhood years, grew up surrounded by love, but in a very frenzied household. That home is haven to myths, half-truths and secret fears as she grew to adulthood. She and her grandparents watch her mother and father succumb to a drug-addicted lifestyle. She witnesses the comings and goings of other family members who at times live in the very cramped quarters. So when she receives an opportunity to escape, Camilla leaves the home and tries to erase all vestiges of her former life and race. The cancer and a self-absorbed husband, pushes her to do what she never envisioned doing again.
Bernice McFadden has shaped yet another great piece of fiction that looks into the very soul of human suffering and produced a very stirring and thought-provoking account for readers to explore. The depth of the characters was outstanding, as they seemed to come alive within the pages of this novel and then took root within my heart as I experienced their trials and tribulations. McFadden covers a myriad of issues in this book to include the legends and feelings associated with breast cancer; being black and trying to look white; the effects of infidelity; and the power of the family unit. This is an excellent book and kudos to Ms. McFadden for another job well done.
Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbon
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
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