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In The Best of Everything, Roby employs her trademark storytelling prowess to relate the tale of a woman whose life is complicated by the fact that her father is none other than Reverend Curtis Black.
Alicia Black Sullivan swore to never repeat her father's mistakes: she would never break any promises, she would never be unfaithful. And most important of all, when she got married, it would be for good. And she really does love Phillip, the assistant pastor of her father's church. She just happens to love money - and the things it can buy - as well.
Alicia was born to the good life, she's entitled to the best, and she'll do anything to get it. Even if it means piling up thousands of dollars in debt. Even if it means denying to everyone - even herself - that her love of shopping has gotten way out of control.
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- Ronda
- 04-09-16
struggled to finish
Love the author! I didn't like this story as much as the others. The over all message was good. I will refer this series to my friends.
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- jennifer hemingway
- 01-04-23
Enjoyable Story
Some parts the story made my laugh The narrator presented it in a comical way.
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- leslie
- 03-03-14
The Best of Everything
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. It is one of a long series, but you need not read the others (the Rev. Curtis Black Series) to enjoy this story.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
For what it was, it was a good story. VERY dramatic and soap-opera-ish. You find yourself rolling your eyes and shaking your head throughout the story. But not in a necessarily bad way.
Which character – as performed by Caroline Clay – was your favorite?
Morality to the side. It would be Alicia. I wanted to slap her and ask her, "Girl, do you realize how good you have it? And you're messing it up!"
Who was the most memorable character of The Best of Everything and why?
Once again, Alicia. You just know by the end of this story, she didn't learn her lesson.
Any additional comments?
No, just that this is an quick, enjoyable read.
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- Mr. Ponder
- 04-03-15
The saga of Rev Black continues...
Kimberla Lawson Roby is a talented author with a vivid imagination. I enjoy her work & look forward to moving on to her next project.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-22-23
Slow Start
Slow start but ending was great although not what I expected. The most memorable moment for me was how much like her father Alicia was
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- Sherrie
- 03-02-24
The Saga Continues
This story just keeps getting better. I love how Kimberla Lawson Roby is able to keep us engaged with these characters, book after book! The narrator does an awesome job with bringing each character to life. I can't wait to see what happens next with Alicia and I love how Curtis has truly changed.
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- Theresa Dobbins
- 01-23-19
The Best of Everything book.
This again, was an awesome book of Kimberla Lawson Roby! I am so pleased her books thus far.
Thank you for another wonderful story!!!
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- DJuana P. Drew
- 10-20-17
Curtis Black Fan!
The story line is very good, but I wish the characters would make better choices. And...Mrs. King...OMG!!!😮
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- Sheila S
- 12-01-21
The best of Kimberla Lawson Roby
I loved every page of this astute tale of a young, African-American shopaholic from the Chicago suburbs. It was fast-paced, engaging, and poignant. Being from Chicago, the local references added to my listening pleasure. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys melodrama and psychological realism. Rated A+
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- Andra D. Johnson
- 03-02-11
Good read!
I enjoyed this book, but felt that Alisha's character development could have been stronger, and an attempt to connect her childhood experiences with Pastor Curtis Black would have made the book better. I think that the author did a great job with Alisha's husband's character development. I enjoyed the book overall, and I would recommend it to others who enjoy this author.
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