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Praise Song for the Butterflies
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Abeo Kata lives a comfortable, happy life in West Africa as the privileged nine-year-old daughter of a government employee and stay-at-home mother. But when the Katas' idyllic lifestyle takes a turn for the worse, Abeo's father, following his mother's advice, places the girl in a religious shrine, hoping that the sacrifice of his daughter will serve as atonement for the crimes of his ancestors. Unspeakable acts befall Abeo for the 15 years she is held in the shrine. When she is finally rescued, broken and battered, she must struggle to overcome her past, endure the revelation of family secrets, and learn to trust and love again.
In the tradition of Chris Cleave's Little Bee, this novel is a contemporary story that offers an eye-opening account of the practice of ritual servitude in West Africa. Spanning decades and two continents, Praise Song for the Butterflies will break your heart and then heal it.
"An engrossing novel that truly is a praise song for survivors everywhere." (Kirkus Reviews)
"A tale set in [West Africa], where a girl is given up by her family, endures a very hard life, and, once set free, must find a way to heal and live forward." (Philadelphia Inquirer, included in Must-Read Books for Summer 2018)
"Recent favorites [at Mahogany Books in Washington, DC] include...award-winning novelist Bernice L. McFadden's forthcoming Praise Song for the Butterflies, about a nine-year-old West African girl sacrificed into religious servitude." (Vanity Fair, included in a feature on Mahogany Books)
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Two-time Hurston/Wright Legacy Award finalist Bernice L. McFadden has also been twice honored by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. One of Library Journal's 25 Key Indie Fiction Titles, this heartbreaking tale follows two damaged but hopeful souls as they struggle to find love despite the ravages of their pasts.
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Beautiful emotional novel
- De Candace Reynolds en 09-09-16
De: Bernice L. McFadden, y otros
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All the Lonely People
- De: Mike Gayle
- Narrado por: Ben Onwukwe
- Duración: 12 h y 21 m
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In weekly phone calls to his daughter in Australia, widower Hubert Birdpaints a picture of the perfect retirement, packed with fun, friendship, and fulfillment. But it's a lie. In reality, Hubert's days are all the same, dragging on without him seeing a single soul. Until he receives some good news - good news that in one way turns out to be the worst news ever, news that will force him out again, into a world he has long since turned his back on.
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For all the lonely and not-so-lonely people
- De R. Sharma en 08-22-21
De: Mike Gayle
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Camilla’s Roses
- De: Bernice L. McFadden
- Narrado por: Patricia Floyd
- Duración: 6 h y 8 m
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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 spent years disassociating herself from her dysfunctional family, creating a new life and new self-image. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, however, she must reconnect with her painful past.
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Narrator threw me off
- De Erica en 10-29-20
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Tisoy
- De: Bernice McFadden
- Narrado por: Ron Domingo
- Duración: 1 h y 30 m
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When we meet Joseph Patrick, he’s in the midst of a classic midlife crisis. After dropping an obscene amount of money on a luxury watch — and leaving his wallet at the store — Joseph hops into a rented Porsche and takes off across the desert. He no sooner hits the open road than a coyote darts in front of the speeding car, wrecking it and leaving Joseph stranded in the heat, with no cell phone service — and no ID.
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When Life Gives You a reality check
- De Karla en 11-16-21
De: Bernice McFadden
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Second House from the Corner
- De: Sadeqa Johnson
- Narrado por: Robin Miles
- Duración: 9 h y 30 m
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Felicia Lyons, a stressed-out stay-at-home mom, struggles to sprint ahead of the demands of motherhood while her husband spends long days at the office. Felicia taps, utters mantras, and breathes her way through most situations, but on some days, like when the children won't stop screaming her name or arguing over toy trucks and pretzel sticks, she wonders what it would be like to get in her car and drive away.
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No ending to any of the situations that opened.
- De Tina en 03-12-16
De: Sadeqa Johnson
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Nowhere is a Place
- De: Bernice McFadden
- Narrado por: Robin Miles
- Duración: 9 h y 9 m
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Nothing can mend a broken heart quite like family. Sherry has struggled all her life to understand who she is, where she comes from, and, most important, why her mother slapped her cheek one summer afternoon. The incident has haunted Sherry, and it causes her to dig into her family's past. Like many family histories, it is fractured and stubbornly reluctant to reveal its secrets. But Sherry is determined to know the full story. In a few days' time, her extended family will gather for a reunion, and Sherry sets off across the country with her mother, Dumpling, to join them.
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A Mother and Daughter Tear. It. Up.
- De Susie en 01-15-14
De: Bernice McFadden
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- Valerie D. Pegram
- 09-25-18
Praise Song for the Butterflies a must read!
I was not sure how I would like this story at first. But once I started I could hardly stop listening to this young girl's tale and how much, although fictional characters, they really are alive! This is a story no young or old African American should miss! Truly our ancestral and cultural struggles are linked. It is also a story of courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges!
This narrator is always so delightful, and inviting the way she soothes you with her voice, but picks up intricate details in her speech!! Excellent! Of course I have read a number of this author's books before audible and she is a dynamic writer!
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- CrystalGamer
- 10-15-19
Great book-Don’t listen at work
I am never disappointed by A book from Bernice McFadden and this was no exception. My only problem was that I listened to it at work and between me yelling out OMG and crying periodically I think my coworkers think I’ve lost my mind.
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- Sharon
- 01-22-23
Beautifully written & delivered
Enjoyed this book very much. Hard to hear the middle section as although this is fiction it is real, in all kinds of ways, for so many in our world even now. I felt joy, alongside and for Abeo as, little by little, she allowed the sunshine back into her mind and heart.
The narration was perfect. I absolutely loved the voices from the beginning to the end.
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- Humble Warrior
- 03-27-19
Amazing story, title makes perfect sense
Bernice McFadden!!!! The journeys you take us on, the way in which your works cause us to evolve in our own lives!!!!
I truly felt this story, I saw the story play out as I listened to Robin Miles work her narrative magic.
This is a book to be read more than once as so many ideas about the rightness of life are challenged!!!
If I had a book club this would be read immediately!!!
This book touched my soul in a way that The Bluest Eye did many moons ago.....
The God of your understanding, perfect!
Some books change your life, validate your life, challenge your life, expand your life.
All of the above.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-26-19
She Did It Again
Another thoughtful, engaging, and well-researched novel by McFadden! I love the way she brings you into the story until you're on the edge of your seat with anticipation and unwilling to turn the audio off. The ending is a little cheesy, but you want so much for this poor protagonist to have the happiness she deserves that it's excusable. Also, Robin Miles is the queen of voices. Great job, ladies!
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- Dae-Dae
- 01-09-19
Amazing story
Beautiful account of a terrible tradegy. Written with love for Africa and it's stories, read with Grace and purpose. Thank you.
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- Susie Bright
- 09-05-18
Searing!
I've been waiting all summer for this audiobook's release. Bernice McFadden is one of my favorite writers. She's a master of spare language; of the sharp detail that will unravel a tale as dark as any in the news. The image of a peanut rolling up to a yellow flip-flop and catalyses dreadful action is burned into my mind's eye.
"Praise Song" is in the expert hands of narrator Robin Miles and I can hardly think of anyone who could relate each character's flaws and troubles, as well as tenderness, with so much grace.
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- Mary A. Burrell
- 10-03-18
Tangled Earbuds 58
Love Bernice McFadden stories she is a master story teller. That never disappoints. This was a very enlightening, never heard of Tokosi shrines and the horrendous abuse of young African girls. This story broke my heart but I had a hopeful ending for the protagonist. Robin Miles is excellent as always as the narrator.
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- Corinne
- 05-25-23
Beautifully written story of a horrendous situation.
I love this book even though I cried through the entire story. My heart breaks for the Butterflies of this story.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-31-18
Great read!
This was a wonderful book! My only wish is that it was longer. The narrator was second to none(Robin Miles never disappoints)! I recommend.
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