What Mother Never Told Me by Donna Hill
By Angelia Menchan • Feb 12th, 2010 • Category: Book Review 2010 •
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What Mother Never Told Me by Donna Hill
APOOO: 5
Amazon: 5
Mothers, Daughters, Secrets
What Mother Never Told Me by Donna Hill is one of the most engaging novels I have read on the subject of mothers and daughters. From page one the reader is drawn into the life of Parris McKay as she goes in search of the mother she had been told was dead for 30 years. The story slowly and surely allows the reader to see and feel how and why the deception took place. The story is so well-told that at times I felt as though the mother had betrayed me. However, once I saw the story unfold, my perspective changed, as did my understanding.
Even more compelling is the love story component of Parris and Nick, the man she is in love with. Also the story of the love of her mother’s life is very compelling. The back stories about Celeste, a blue-blood, socialite and her mother, as well as Leslie, an overweight, interior designer and her mother are just as fascinating. The unexpected bond between the three women also speaks of sisterhood and the support that women can only give other women. There are also many other romantic layers and flavors that make this book a literary delight.
I recommend What Mother Never Told Me to all readers who love a wonderfully told story.
The book was provided by the publisher for review purposes.
Angelia Menchan
APOOO BookClub
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APOOO: 5
Amazon: 5
Mothers, Daughters, Secrets
What Mother Never Told Me by Donna Hill is one of the most engaging novels I have read on the subject of mothers and daughters. From page one the reader is drawn into the life of Parris McKay as she goes in search of the mother she had been told was dead for 30 years. The story slowly and surely allows the reader to see and feel how and why the deception took place. The story is so well-told that at times I felt as though the mother had betrayed me. However, once I saw the story unfold, my perspective changed, as did my understanding.
Even more compelling is the love story component of Parris and Nick, the man she is in love with. Also the story of the love of her mother’s life is very compelling. The back stories about Celeste, a blue-blood, socialite and her mother, as well as Leslie, an overweight, interior designer and her mother are just as fascinating. The unexpected bond between the three women also speaks of sisterhood and the support that women can only give other women. There are also many other romantic layers and flavors that make this book a literary delight.
I recommend What Mother Never Told Me to all readers who love a wonderfully told story.
The book was provided by the publisher for review purposes.
Angelia Menchan
APOOO BookClub What Mother Never Told Me by Donna Hill
APOOO: 5
Amazon: 5
Mothers, Daughters, Secrets
What Mother Never Told Me by Donna Hill is one of the most engaging novels I have read on the subject of mothers and daughters. From page one the reader is drawn into the life of Parris McKay as she goes in search of the mother she had been told was dead for 30 years. The story slowly and surely allows the reader to see and feel how and why the deception took place. The story is so well-told that at times I felt as though the mother had betrayed me. However, once I saw the story unfold, my perspective changed, as did my understanding.
Even more compelling is the love story component of Parris and Nick, the man she is in love with. Also the story of the love of her mother’s life is very compelling. The back stories about Celeste, a blue-blood, socialite and her mother, as well as Leslie, an overweight, interior designer and her mother are just as fascinating. The unexpected bond between the three women also speaks of sisterhood and the support that women can only give other women. There are also many other romantic layers and flavors that make this book a literary delight.
I recommend What Mother Never Told Me to all readers who love a wonderfully told story.
The book was provided by the publisher for review purposes.
Angelia Menchan
APOOO BookClub
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Angelia Menchan is wife, mother, mentor and the author of five books, most recently, “Is No Not Clear Enough For You? She is a reviewer for APOOO Exchange Team. Angelia currently works as a Budget Officer, but her most rewarding work experience was as Job Corps Counselor. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her love and reading. Her motto is, “You Get from the Universe, What You Give to the Universe.” She can be contacted at www.angeliavmenchan.com and http://acvermen.blogspot.com
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I’m looking forward to reading this one! I love Donna Hill!