Camilla’s Roses

De: Bernice L. McFadden

Narrado por: Patricia Floyd

Winner of two Black Writers Alliance Gold Pen Awards and an Honor Award from the American Library Association, Bernice L. McFadden has authored several national best-sellers, including Suger and This Bitter Earth.

Camilla's childhood was immersed in chaos and love, and steeped in the myth of perfection. As an adult, she never looked back, refusing to acknowledge the people and places that had scarred her so many years ago. But a legacy of cancer proves inescapable, forcing Camilla to embrace the past - no matter how painful it may be - and to salvage what is left of her love in order to save her daughter. As Camilla discovers the bittersweet limitations of motherhood and reconciliation, she also awakens an inspiring message about the mortality issues we all must face.

©2004 Bernice McFadden (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Gritty but loving portrait of an African-American family’s indestructible ties.” ( Kirkus Reviews)

You cannot run from yourself

This story was excellent, many of us don’t want the life we were born into, but the fact is no matter how much you change yourself or how far removed you become you cannot ever escape who you really are. Change for the better but never forget who you are or where you came from,

What happened to Camilla

Omg where do I began. This book gave me laugh and tears all at the same time. It was so captivating from the very beginning to the very end. I happen to get this book by just scrolling through titles that were free and came upon one of Bernice McFatten‘s book and let me tell you Free or not. I would definitely add this to my collection of books. It is a read or listen, you can do and one day however I pace myself and did it in three days because I did not want this book to end. The storytelling and the intricate details between the sisters and seeing it play out again and their offspring was just sointeresting and didn’t even see it happening. Just learning how Kamila saw her aunt with no breast. then seeing her self Kamila go through the same thing wow I didn’t see it coming at all. Just great storytelling at its best you you have to read the book and oh there was some laughs by far the dog with the roast beef in his pocket what a great great way to get someone back he definitely learned his lesson love the book. I would love to know how Kamila move forward after what happened

A multigenerational family story

There were a few times that the story seemed a little disconnected but for the most part it was well told. The story of how families cope and grow. They don't always thrive well but they grow whether nurtured well or not. They survive even though they may be fractured. Home is always home something always brings you back. Good story.

Good story, narrator needs water

The story was good, but the narration was lacking. There was a lot of distracting swallowing and dry mouth sounds close to the mic. Made it difficult to pay attention.

fantastic read!!

I truly enjoyed this book, as I always love Ms McFadden's books!! They end too soon, because they are so good and you just can't stop reading!! Initially the narration is a little nerve wracking, as the narrator is a bit too slow!! But because the story line itself is do good, you generally forget that!!

Can’t bury your past

Loved it, never forget your roots or the people who love you and have done the best they can by you.

I love you

I think you have to be able. I think that post was just the original.

The he importance of family

Life has a lot of twist and turns, as this book illustrates. The one downside is the narrator, who I normally love had too much wait time in between chapters; I thought there was something wrong with my app. I like the way Maggie had a prominent role in this storytelling. It seems that she may have been of a lower IQ, therefore, the trauma she experience with the loss of her husband, the one who was originally her sister’s lover; didn’t leave her crippled. I like the way Velma and Maggie‘s mom made sure that the sisters were back together. Forgiveness. It was interesting how Camila chose the route she did; that is forgetting about her family until a tragedy occurred. Overall, it’s a good listen.

Narrator threw me off

The narrator constantly swallowed into the mic. I can hear her saliva moistening her lips. It was rather distracting for me.

loved it

awesome book. good author, great narrator. I ordered all of her books I can't wait to read them