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Promised Land - I Understand

Revisado: 05-23-22

President Obama’s narration of his Presidency is not to be missed. I finally understand more about events that happened during his Presidency. The way he explained the mortgage crisis, Bin Laden, and the Persian Gulf war really enlightened me.

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Blackout Not a Knockout

Revisado: 11-27-21

I may not agree with everything Ms Owens says but I’ll defend her right to say it.

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She’s Bad and She Knows It!

Revisado: 08-30-21

I admit that the provocative title made me want to read this book. Ms Chang took us on her journey through hip-hop. An Asian woman making it big behind the scene was fascinating. It shows that music in all forms is universal. Music makes strange bedfellows. Speaking of that, I’m glad Ms Chang made it a point not to be a groupie. She kept things professional and that made me appreciate her story more.

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Thrown for a Loop

Revisado: 06-15-21

The performances were ok but the story got a little weird. It veered away from being a mystery thriller into science fiction later in the story. I couldn't quite pull it together.

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Cicely Tyson the GOAT!

Revisado: 05-31-21

I learned so much about Cicely Tyson and the history of being a movie star in Hollywood during such difficult a time in American history. She was smart enough to use her talent and wit to build an amazing career until she left us to go to her heavenly home.

I loved hearing about her friendships with the other Black actresses who were also famous at that time. Diahann Carroll, Ruby Dee and Aretha Franklin were mentioned. At times the book was very serious and at times I laughed out loud!

Her relationship with Miles Davis was also an interesting highlight. Now I understand that although she was a known as a "good girl", she was able to love such a flawed man.

Fans of Ms Tyson will love hearing about her friendships with Viola Davis, Tyler Perry and and Oprah Winfrey. Her life was an inspiration.

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Preamble for the Vice President

Revisado: 03-27-21

I enjoy learning about people before their ascendance to power. Then- Senator Harris tells us about her childhood and early political life. I appreciated learning about her mother's influence on her. She gives insight into politics in California.

It's an enjoyable read especially if you like to see history unfold in real time. I hope she plans to write another book after her term (terms!) in the White House.

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As Usual Mariah is on Fire!

Revisado: 12-14-20

This is a rags-to-riches story, a triumph over tragedy story and a story of survival all wrapped into one book. Mariah's narration was sad, funny and perfect. Her upbringing was such a nightmare. Her parents and her siblings clearly need intervention from a family counseling agency. I'm glad Mariah held on to her faith. It is clear to me that God brought her through! Her story could have ended the same way as Michael Jackson's or Whitney Houston's. Thank God that it didn't. I now understand the meaning of Mariah Carey.

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Speaking of Chicago

Revisado: 11-21-20

Since I am born and raised in Chicago, I always enjoy reading stories that are based in Chicago. I related well to Dr. Smith's descriptions of our city streets and neighborhoods. The story was engaging and entertaining. But one thing irked me throughout the audiobook. The narrator kept mispronouncing the name of one of our city's major thoroughfares. Halsted in Chicago is pronounced hall-sted not hal-sted. The mispronunciation kept throwing me off. Ian Smith should have known better and corrected that before the final recording of the audiobook. Other than that, the book was great.

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Behind Every Good Civil War Hero...

Revisado: 09-10-20

Each of these women were more interesting than their husbands. They had to endure oppression for being female. They were not allowed to have an opinion on slavery or anything else unless they agreed with their husbands. Thank God that didn't stop them. I learned so much about the Civil War and the Confederacy.

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Timely Message for Educators

Revisado: 08-14-20

This book is so topical. It is very obvious in the age of COVID-19 that we must reimagine education in this country. This is a good roadmap to get started.

Mr. Grauer foresaw the future.

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