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Number one Essence best-selling authors Kendra Norman-Bellamy and Hank Stewart present this long-awaited sequel to their immensely popular Three Fifty-Seven A.M.
Essie Mae Richardson means the world to the residents of the Braxton Park subdivision. So when she dies, all the hard work she did to rebuild fraying relationships and bolster broken families begins coming undone. But there are some who won’t let her efforts go to waste, and they will fight to keep this angel’s legacy alive.
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- Michelle Moore
- 10-29-23
Beautiful story
Love the characters and getting to know each of them. I don't care for the ending. It doesn't fit. But, great story.
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- Dorian Mosley
- 02-25-22
mixed feeling looking for the rest of the story
Fell in love with all the characters and the intertwining of their stories. Essie visiting them was different but I get the point. the blanket reminded me of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. I don't like having to wait too long for a conclusion because by that time I forget what happen. I overall love love love the story. 3:57 was my favorite though. Ms Essie was different this reading and it through me off a little because it didn't seem like the same person.
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- JCrew
- 11-09-22
A Great Story of God's Timing
This was a slow and painful listen. The storyline was relatable. The characters felt real, but if it felt like the story was drawn out for some reason, maybe it was the narrator?
I would definitely recommend it because it was clear how God's timing is not ours. We always fall prey to our timing, and when we want or think how our lives should turn out. When we leave it to God, our situations work out so much better!
Praise God for His perfect timing!
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- Robyn Burston
- 07-28-20
Brilliant writing
I began listening to this book Sunday evening. I didn't want to put it down, it held my attention, and helped with a situation of my own. Kendra's Norman-Bellamy books are an inspiration, tackling real life issues. Don't ever stop writing!
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- Glenda G. Brown
- 03-25-17
Miss Essie
Love, Love, Love this story! Kendra Bellamy does it again! Each chapter leaves you wanting more. The love of a closely knot community is awesome!
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- quinntoya
- 04-19-23
A really good read!!
I really loved it, the story line was awesome! The narration could have been a little better, but still a great story!
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- Jimmy and Charlotte Slack
- 02-14-23
Excellent
Wonderful story. Brilliant writing. Love the idea of our heavenly loved ones still looking out for us.
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- Rozalynne
- 02-28-24
fun story
gave a sense of hope that God still works through broken people. how we need each other in real life situations.
narrator made mistakes but is well on his way to being a 5 star
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- 01-14-22
Great story line
The most memorable was the spiritual effects of the knitted blanket.
i loved the book.
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- Lolita Jones
- 06-15-23
Love this story!!!
I enjoyed the first book and the second one was just as enjoyable!!! Very positive story!! I couldn’t stop listening!!!
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