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Rush

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Rush

By: Lisa Patton
Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi, Bahni Turpin
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When Lilith Whitmore, the well-heeled House Corp president of Alpha Delta Beta, appoints recent empty-nester Wilda to the Rush Advisory Board, Wilda can hardly believe her luck. What's more, Lilith suggests their daughters, both incoming freshman, room together. What Wilda doesn't know is that it's all part of Lilith's plan to ensure her own daughter receives an Alpha Delt bid - no matter what.

Cali Watkins possesses all the qualities sororities are looking for in a potential new member. She's kind and intelligent, makes friends easily, even plans to someday run for governor. But her resume lacks a vital ingredient: pedigree. Without family money, Cali's chances of sorority membership are already thin, but she has an even bigger problem. If anyone discovers the dark family secrets she's hiding, she'll be dropped from rush in an instant.

For 25 years, Miss Pearl has been housekeeper and a second mother to the Alpha Delt girls, even though it reminds her of a painful part of her past she'll never forget. When an opportunity for promotion arises, it seems a natural fit. But Lilith Whitmore slams her Prada heel down fast, crushing Miss Pearl's hopes of a better future. When Wilda and the girls find out, they devise a plan destined to change Alpha Delta Beta - and maybe the entire Greek system - forever.

©2018 Lisa Patton (P)2018 HighBridge Company
Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Inspiring
Compelling Characters • Heartwarming Story • Important Social Message • Authentic Portrayal • Outstanding Performances
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This book was definitely one if my favorites to listen to. I loved Ms.Pearl and Aunt Fe. All of the characters in this book were great, even Mrs. Withrock came around after eating humble pie. I can't help but ponder on whether Annie was the daughter that Peark gave up for adoption.

Awesome book, from start to finish.

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I found myself making extra errand runs just so I could listen to the next chapter.

Couldn’t wait to hear more

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At first I thought this isn’t for me, but once I heard Pearl, I was hooked. I loved all the characters, even the hateful. This is about and for women. Fun & excellent

Great story, who knew?

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loved this and never review books ... this one was so good , didn't like that it had to end.

so worth the listen

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the whole first half of the book was about sorority rush in the south…rush details got a bit tedious, but the story finally started turning into a story. i’m glad I stuck it out.

sorority life

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As a Southern girl raised by a traditional South Georgia DZ who made sure I grew up without prejudice, I loved this book. Ole Miss and Oxford were both portrayed to my recollection as a student there. Well written and accurate in detail.

Close to home

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Loved this book! It’s a modern day “The Help” meets southern school sorority life. A little drawn out in some places but on the other hand, I didn’t want it to end. One of my favorite audible purchases. I’ll also be buying the actual book just to have.

A great Southern story - LOVED it

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I was very intertained by this book ! I loved listening because it made me laugh listening to the southern drawl. It also made a very good point! I highly recommend.

Rush

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This story was absolutely amazing - told well - spoken well on audible and so good! Read it in a few days!!

WHAT A STORY

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Loved this story! Took me back to my sorority days. As former Panhellenic secretary who used a computer system to match rushees (PNMs) to houses and former alumni advisor, I can attest to the reality of rush drama.

I got a little confused at the beginning knowing who was talking, but liked how it told the story from different perspectives - rushee (PNM), mother/advisor, and housekeeper.

Appreciated the author’s note at the end about how she came up with the story.

Feel good fun

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