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A Family Affair

By: ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Narrated by: Myra Lucretia Taylor
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Her dream of studying dance at Juilliard is within reach, but Olivia Dawson turns down the opportunity, choosing instead to stay with her ailing mother in the Houston projects where they barely make ends meet. Lorraine Dawson is Olivia' s whole world, and now Olivia insists on being there for her. But when Lorraine learns Olivia is sacrificing college for her sake, her heartache triggers a series of shattering events that results in Olivia discovering her father, a man she was told had died years ago. But he is alive and well - and he' s the powerful CEO of one of the country' s richest corporations.

With her best friend urging her to claim a much-deserved chunk of Bernard Wells' fortune, Olivia seeks out his Los Angeles mansion. But it' s not money she wants - it' s answers: Why did he abandon Lorraine when Olivia was three years old? Why did they suffer in poverty while he gave his " real" wife and son a life of luxury? Opening up the past, however, is more complicated than Olivia - or Bernard - expected, and the pain of yesterday' s sins must be confronted before true healing and a bright tomorrow can begin.

©2013 ReShonda Tate Billingsley (P)2013 Recorded Books African American Coming of Age Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Heartfelt
Engaging Storyline • Unexpected Twists • Exceptional Narration • Emotional Depth • Impressive Voice Acting
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Loved it loved it loved it, what a story, finished it in one day, I chould not put it down, I was too busy reading to find out what was going to happen next. This is a lose sleep kind of story.

OMG Awesome

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I enjoyed the book to the fullest.It was hard to put it down.When I did ,I would keep thinking about what will happen. next.It was secrets kept that destroyed this family.If only they would have talked to each other.It only happened when tragedy happens.The narrator was great.This is a must read for your summer reading.

The Secrets we keep

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A Family Affair was an excellent book. It had you feeling happy and sad. It kept your attention throughout the book. There was an unexpected twist at the end that catches you by surprise,

A very good read!

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I absolutely loved this book! Twist and turns until the very end. Excellent narrator!

I couldn't stop listening!

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Loved this story. It was well told and the plot twists at the end had my mouth gaping wide open.

Great Story, Great Narration

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I loved the story. It was easy to visualize. They should make it a movie!

Family is Forever

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I thoroughly enjoyed the story as I have most of Miss Billingsley’s books the story kept me on edge from start to finish there was a tea taste of mystery suspense a little violence I recommend this book to anyone who really loves a good story

A must read book

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that woman was a piece of work. Bernard you need to grow a set. ReShonda keep writing. 

The wife

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As a African-American woman. I was skeptical to listen to this book. I wondered if it would be over-the-top, ridiculous. But, It kept pulling on me. So I put it on my wish list and held onto it for a bit. I finally decided to get this one and I am so glad I did. It’s a very good book kept me up at nights trying finish. I really enjoyed it. It’s worth every bit the listen.

A very good listen

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I loved this book it was nice enjoy this every day I will recommend it

best book

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