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Summary: Worth Reading to see how others live and how we won't live!
Review: Very spell binding if you have not come from this type of family background. In a previous review of Terry's book it was stated "no emotions". I had so many emotions reading this book. I did not understand why so much profanity. It confirmed to me to be a better mother to my children and to talk to them with respect. This is the second McMillan book I have read (the first Waithing to Exhale). Her books are interesting and a quick spell binding read. Continue to write Terry, to help to broaden our world!
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Summary: Not up to Par
Review: I have this habit of reading the first book by a given author after I have read the other later books. I have to say that this was the worst book written by Terry McMillan that I have read, and I have read all of her books. It was very choppy and I didn't feel much emotion when I was reading it. I wish she would have expanded on some of the characters that seemed so important to the book when they were introduced, like Bootsey and Angel. They are perfect examples of children coming from a disfunctional family. The best part about it is that it was so real much like all of her books. I guess for the first book ever published she did an exceptional job, but she did much better with her other novels. Like most good authors we see the continued growth through out her novels.
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Summary: Terry's best
Review: If you love Terry Macmillian's storytelling, but hate her overzealous use of profanity and tiresome plots. I urge you to read Mama. It's beyond the malebashing and oversexed novels of Terry's previous Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Mama actually has something to say. May I also recommend Disappearing Acts. It tells A BELEIVABLE story about both the good and the rotten side of love.
A note to Mrs. MacMillian: please take a break between writing your novels.
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Summary: LOVED IT!!!!!!!
Review: Out of all of Terry Mcmillan's books that I have read this one was truly the best. I could certainly relate to the character Freda. Being the oldest of five I know how it is to be the second mother, and the needing to be physically away from your family to make a place for yourself in this world.
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Summary: WONDERFUL!
Review: This book is one of the best books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. It was uplifting and true of all peoples. Mama gave me hope as a woman and strength to see things the way they are with the encouragement to make them better. Every woman, no matter what her background and beliefs, should read this book
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Summary: Another fine book from Ms. McMillan
Review: I have enjoyed reading Terry McMillan's books from the moment I picked up "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back." I love Ms. McMillians sassiness in her characters and her straight forward, in your face approach.This book was another hit as far as I am concerned. It was another page turner that I could not put down. I may not have like the characters personally, such as Mama, she needed a swift kicked in the butt. I found her to be very selfish and cold. She whinned to much for me and I would not have given her my forwarding address if I were one of her children. She was a horrible example for her children in a lot of ways. God's hands were helping these children survive and thrive in a desolate place. Terry, thanks for writing this story. I love your style and wish you continued success. I am looking forward to reading your next book.
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Summary: mama, mama, mama!!
Review: i read this book when i was 16 (about 6 yrs ago) and i remember the impact it had on me. i was in awe of this strong, black woman, a lot of young black ladies (like myself) can relate to her because our mothers were the same way. this was excellent for terry's first novel. it couldn't have been any better!! a difinite classic! go pick it up!
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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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