Mama

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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: The characters will touch your heart....
Review: I must have read this book about ten times. I really liked it. The characters will really touch your heart. Mildred is a strict mother who is trying to have a life of her own while raising five kids. She is humorous at times and other times, she can bring tears to the eyes. I have a lot of cousins, aunts, and uncles. I understand the importance of a tight-knit family. If you are a family person, then read this book. You won't be disappointed.

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Summary: Eye openning
Review: I enjoyed this book very much. My inintial interest in the book was from a purely clinical curiosity, but after several chapters I was riding the emotional roller coaster right along with Mildred and her children. I will certainly recommend this book to others.

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Summary: This book is really worth time reading
Review: I think this novel was a real good novel to read. In the novel it had lot of real life experiences that occurred throughout the book. I think a lot of families can relate to the situations that happened in this book. Even though she was a struggling black woman she stayed strong for her five children and never let anything put her down even though she has lived near poverty her entire life.

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Summary: MAMA
Review: Mildred was a very strong young black woman. With the mind set of what ever it takes to raise Four smart young ladies, and a descent young man. She was smart enough to get out of a bad situation. This is a story a sassy but povery stricken woman. It also shows the pain we some times inflict on ourselves. When all she was trying to do was rise to the top.

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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!

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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: Unforgettable Mama
Review: I must say I found this book to be very enjoyable and quite a page turner. There were times I found myself both laughing out loud and weeping. This book can run the emotions. I highly recommend it as a great alternative to watching television.

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Summary: Expeptional Read
Review: My mom referred this novel to me recently because she felt I was old enough to understand some of the more explicit content in the novel. I was immensely pleased that I was given the chance to read it my mom read it several times and absolutely loved it and now I know why. Mildred the main character is a single mother with 5 children (4 daughters Freda,Bootsey,Angel,and Doll) an a son Money and she had a lying abusvie husband Crook (which in my opinion is a an appropriate name for him) considering his actions towards Mildred were appalling the fact that Mildered fought back was endearing to me and I cheered her for it. It seems to me that after Crook left Mildred's living situation declined a bit but in life everyone has troubles and her endeavors to make a better life for her and children in the beginning was great. I was dismayed though by the fact that Mildred seemed to need a "man" in her life to make herself feel better I mean couldn't her children have been enough for her but on the other hand a woman sometimes wants to feel wanted by somene other then her children. I recommend this book to everyone who has had a hard time in the life at some point and if you are not a fan of Terry McMillian then this book will make you a fan.

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Summary: The Book That Started It All
Review: Mama was one of the first books I ever read outside of school. I enjoyed this book very much. It was a page turner. While reading the book I felt like I was right there. Everyone of the characters (in the family) reminded me of someone in my family.
Mildred was a hard person but felt she had to do what she thought was best. You want to hate her but you can't. This book will have you up all night and you won't care what time it is, you just want to know what happens next. I recommend this book to anyone.