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Summary: A compelling and entertaining read
Review: "Brothers and Sisters" not only provides an insightful look at racial issues but also provides an entertaining story of love, work politics and betrayal. Bebe Moore Campbell makes some sharp observations about racial attitudes (her comment about Bosnians just off the boat receiving better treatment in shops than black Americans is right on the mark) although some of her observations are a bit repetitious (e.g. the vignette about not receiving the restaurant bill). Still, a wonderful and thoughtful book.
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Summary: Good Book
Review: A solid look story that deals with issues such as the language barrior between white and black folk, misunderstandings between the races, interacial dating and marriage, racial solidarity, racial pride, and racial responsibility. The main female character has to find out what she thinks her responsibility to her race is. And if she is willing to sacrifice career advancement for silidarity.I especially appreciate the way the author allows you to see the reasons for the acting out of various characters. The reason why the Black man dates white women, the reason why the Black Sister does not want to get too serious with the Brother who does not have a degree. Only in the case of the chief villian of the story who is a White Man does the author not go into his reasons. We are left to assume that he was just simply a racist crazy man who had apparitians of some radio talk show host. A friendship develops between the White and Black Ladies and the differences in culture conspire to keep them away from each other, but like many friendships they weather the storm. A good solid book.
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Summary: Are We Judging People By The Content of Their Character?
Review: Although this novel is set in Los Angeles, after the police officers involved in the Rodney King beating were acquitted, this story, and the challenges that the protagonist face in this novel exist in everyday corporate and private settings. As I read this book, I truly felt like I was either a fly on the wall, or I was watching a very good movie. I laughed on the surprisingly hilarious parts, and said, "Yeah! Set 'em straight, on the areas that Esther was claiming her voice, during what could be perceived as tricky times. Bebe Moore Campbell captures vividly captures the racial ambivalence, between blacks and whites, as well as between men and women within their own race. I found myself highlighting excellent lines in this book, and thinking about what I would do, if I were Esther. That is the beauty of a novel, and especially one that is written so well --- reading this, you get to live out scenarios, and adapt new ideas for your own life. I truly hope both black and white women read this book, because there are messages for both of us; as there are for men. Bebe Moore Campbell enhances the world through her novels.
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Summary: A book that conveys the truth about products of society!!!
Review: Although we live in a so-called modern world, the prejudices that existed years ago are still prevalent today. It seems that the more updated society becomes, the more degraded become our morals. In this present situation that the world finds themselves in there must be an escape. There has to be a common ground between sanity and anarchy. Although this book will not revolutionize the entire world or bring it to immediate reconstruction, it provides a path which can lead society into making sounder decisions. Campbell uses modern day language to convey the sense of parallelism with present society. That parallelism acts as a link to the yin and yang causing the mind to react. The soulfulness and the validity of the truths spoken in this book trigger emotions as well as anger. The conventional family picture is shattered in some chapters, allowing one to relate to the imperfection in one's life. The individual characters each portray the extent of how society molds actual "real world" characters. Each individual character approaches life in need of some reason or direction. However, each character some where along the pains and triumphs of life, has lost some sense of self, thereby losing their identity. The depths in which the contents of this novel delve are intriguingly realistic. Why don't you join Campbell into the waters and drown yourself in the sea of truth.
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Summary: A very fine book.
Review: An excellent book on many levels, this story presents an absorbing and detailed plot, realistic character development, and most of all, a poignant and insightful social commentary. As a white female, I was blasted by Campbell with another point of view - one which at times made me feel as naïve and oblivious as Mallory. One of my favorite characters was vivacious Vanessa, who offers some striking words of wisdom about tolerance and harmony, both towards others and for oneself. This work goes beyond the currently relevant social themes of race and gender inequity: in the internal monologues of each character we study - from the wealthy and privileged white male bank president to the poor and struggling black female bank teller - we are shown the transcending motif of basic humanity: the fears, insecurities, jealousies, loves, and other fundamentals which link us all.
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Summary: You know these People!
Review: Bebe has done an excellent job of slicing a slither from corporate american and serving it up with all the flavor and aroma of what we deal with daily. The characters and situations will strike a chord with everyone in corporate America. And Bebe has given us answers to the question, "I always wondered what he/she was thinking about me."
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Summary: THIS IS THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ!!
Review: Bebe Moore Campbell is definitely the most underated author of our time. Bebe writes books about characters that many of us know (or are) in real life. She writes books that you can step into and feel like you are a part of these people's lives. But I have to say, of all of her books, Brothers and Sisters is by far my favorite! Get this book!!!!
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Summary: COMPELLING
Review: Bebe's portral of this colorful group is so real!
MONEY, POWER, SELF IMPORTANCE RISE and FALL!
Drama filled so of course you can't stop reading it.
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Summary: COMPELLING
Review: Bebe's portrayal of this colorful group is so real!
MONEY, POWER, SELF IMPORTANCE RISE and FALL!
Drama filled so of course you can't stop reading it.
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Summary: THIS BOOK WAS EXCELLENT. I RECOMMENED IT TO EVERYONE
Review: BEING AFRO-AMERICAN THIS BOOK TO ME SHOWS THAT NO MATTER HOW POWERFULL YOU THINK YOU ARE THERE IS ALWAYS A WHITE PERSON WHO THINKS YOU'RE NOT. BUT AS WE CAN SEE YOU CAN NEVER HOLD A BLACK MAN DOWN.
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