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Mama Ruby

By: Mary Monroe
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
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Publisher's summary

In this stirring prequel, New York Times best-selling author Mary Monroe returns to the “cold-blooded yet fascinating” (Publishers Weekly) character from her acclaimed novel The Upper Room. Ruby is a wild youth, with a thirst for boys and booze by the age of 15. When she discovers she’s pregnant, the only person she can confide in is her best friend Othella. But Othella talks Ruby into giving up the child, leaving Ruby emotionally shattered and adamant that Othella is to blame for her loss.

©2011 Mary Monroe (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC
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Mama Ruby is a page turner...you can't put down!

Once again Mary Monroe has captivated me with a story that is told so vivid and to the point about Ruby Jean Upshaw. Although her young life was full of tragedy Monroe lures you in and sends the listener/reader on a roller coaster ride. I listened to this book before the prequel The Upper Room but I am anxious to see what happens to Mama Ruby. Great job Mary Monroe!

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very exciting

Both characters remind me of a Thelma and Louise. I was sad how it ended. I hope there's a part two .

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Amusing and Entertaining

The characters were entertaining and fully-developed. The storyline was amusing and intriguing. As much as I absolutely loved this book, I felt equally disappointed by the ending.

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Mama Ruby...Awesome!

If you could sum up Mama Ruby in three words, what would they be?

Amazing, Exciting, and Shocking

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ruby....her straight to the point attitude.

What does Kevin R. Free bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Sound effects....life

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Mary Monroe is a great writer.

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One of the best

Book was one of the best books I’ve ever read. The series was excellent I read it before in the 80s but reread again and once again I was captivated wish there was more in this saga





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Great Book

I enjoyed this book, I just wish it ended differently with more detail. I recommend it.

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Wow- The narrator brings this story to life!!

If you could sum up Mama Ruby in three words, what would they be?

If you loved the Upper Room and wanted more this book is for you. It goes back in time and tells you all about Ruby from childhood to adulthood. I enjoyed the narrator, Kevin Free. He brings the story to life with how he changes the voice for each character. I found myself laughing out loud and very entertained. I want more!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ruby is the best character!

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Kevin Free brings this story to life. I feel that I'm a part of the story.

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wow!

such an awesome story and series! cannot wait to start the next one. I fell in love with the characters and am having a ball getting to know them.

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Another excellent story

This series is so well written with great characters, plot twists, and narration that I can’t wait to read the next in the series.

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Good story

I didn’t realize this was a series of books so I read the Upper Room first. I’m on track now because I’m about to start the third one. I must admit I found this one more interesting. Some of it was really sad because of the horror some people were faced with even as young kids.

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