
The Mango Tree
A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony
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Annabelle Tometich
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This “witty, humorous, and heartfelt“ (Cinelle Barnes) memoir navigates the tangled branches of Annabelle Tometich’s life, from growing up in Florida as the child of and a Filipino mother and a deceased white father to her adult life as a med-school-reject-turned-food-critic.
When journalist Annabelle Tometich picks up the phone one June morning, she isn’t expecting a collect call from an inmate at the Lee County Jail. And when she accepts, she certainly isn’t prepared to hear her mother’s voice on the other end of the line. However, explaining the situation to her younger siblings afterwards was easy; all she had to say was, “Mom shot at some guy. He was messing with her mangoes.” They immediately understood. Answering the questions of the breaking-news reporter—at the same newspaper where Annabelle worked as a restaurant critic—proved more difficult. Annabelle decided to go with a variation of the truth: it was complicated.
So begins The Mango Tree, a poignant and deceptively entertaining memoir of growing up as a mixed-race Filipina “nobody” in suburban Florida as Annabelle traces the roots of her upbringing—all the while reckoning with her erratic father’s untimely death in a Fort Myers motel, her fiery mother’s bitter yearning for the country she left behind, and her own journey in the pursuit of belonging.
With clear-eyed compassion and piercing honesty, The Mango Tree is a family saga that navigates the tangled branches of Annabelle’s life, from her childhood days in an overflowing house flooded by balikbayan boxes, vegetation, and juicy mangoes, to her winding path from medical school hopeful to restaurant critic. It is a love letter to her fellow Filipino Americans, her lost younger self, and the beloved fruit tree at the heart of her family. But above all, it is an ode to Annabelle’s hot-blooded, whip-smart mother Josefina, a woman who made a life and a home of her own, and without whom Annabelle would not have herself.
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When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world’s youngest billionaire and crypto’s Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the Forbes billionaire list. Who was this rumpled guy in cargo shorts and limp white socks, whose eyes twitched across Zoom meetings as he played video games on the side?
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really expected more rigor from Michael Lewis
- By Wowhello on 10-04-23
By: Michael Lewis
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The Madman's Hotel
- By: Niall Breslin
- Narrated by: Niall Breslin
- Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins
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In the heart of the rolling green hills of Ireland a huge abandoned psychiatric asylum looms large and holds its secrets close, until one family fights to find the truth about their long lost great grandmother. Presented by Irish celebrity and mental health advocate Niall Breslin - this is the untold story of the quest to find patient Julia Leonard, alongside many others, who came to die in St Loman’s Hospital near Dublin. Why was Julia in St Loman’s? And what happened to her and other patients who found themselves within its walls?
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Heart felt Remembrance
- By RosaInGlousta on 11-05-24
By: Niall Breslin
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I Can't Make This Up
- Life Lessons
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- Narrated by: Kevin Hart
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
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Superstar comedian and Hollywood box-office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to the written word by writing some words. Some of those words include: the, a, for, above, and even even. Put them together and you have the funniest, most heartfelt, and most inspirational memoir on survival, success, and the importance of believing in yourself since Old Yeller.
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Best Audiobook I Ever Listened To
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The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell
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- Narrated by: Kenya Barris, Malcolm Gladwell
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Join Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell as they bypass pleasantries and promotional banter to deliver raw, unfiltered conversations with some of today’s most influential figures. Featuring titans across a spectrum of professions (from Olympic gold medalists to trailblazing Fortune 500 CEOs and everything in between), The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell pulls back the curtain to offer listeners unprecedented access to the minds of the world’s most extraordinary individuals and their distinct paths to success.
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UNusually Great!
- By Angela C. on 01-30-25
By: Kenya Barris, and others
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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
- By: Jack Weatherford
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Jack Weatherford
- Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
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The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400. In nearly every country the Mongols conquered, they brought an unprecedented rise in cultural communication, expanded trade, and a blossoming of civilization.
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Golden Horde/Platinum Listen
- By Cynthia on 12-11-13
By: Jack Weatherford
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My Mom's Murder
- By: AYR Media
- Narrated by: Lauren Malloy
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
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When a mysterious stranger unveils a long-hidden truth, Lauren Malloy’s life is thrown into chaos. For years, Lauren believed her mother, Lori, died of natural causes, but the shocking reality is that her loving mother was brutally murdered when Lauren was just an infant. Now, 30 years later, Lauren is on a relentless quest for justice. Over the past four years, she’s embarked on an emotional journey filled with unexpected twists, recording hundreds of hours of interviews with law enforcement, family, friends, and even potential suspects.
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The raw interviews.
- By knapper on 11-12-24
By: AYR Media
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Evil Has a Name
- The Untold Story of the Golden State Killer Investigation
- By: Paul Holes, Jim Clemente, Peter McDonnell
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For his victims, for their families and for the investigators tasked with finding him, the senselessness and brutality of the Golden State Killer's acts were matched only by the powerlessness they felt at failing to uncover his identity. Then, on April 24, 2018, authorities arrested 72-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo at his home in Citrus Heights, Calif., based on DNA evidence linked to the crimes. Amazingly, it seemed, evil finally had a name. Please note: This work contains descriptions of violent crime and sexual assault and may not be suitable for all listeners.
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Audible Raises The Bar On True Crime Genre
- By R. Squyres on 11-16-18
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
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Experience a bold take on this classic autobiography as it’s performed by Oscar-nominated Laurence Fishburne. In this searing classic autobiography, originally published in 1965, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and Black empowerment activist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Human Rights movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American dream and the inherent racism in a society that denies its non-White citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time.
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it's Nearly perfect
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Elvis and Me
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The inspiration for the major motion picture Priscilla directed by Sofia Coppola, this New York Times best seller reveals the intimate story of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, told by the woman who lived it.
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What a story!
- By Pen Name on 08-28-22
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The Demon Next Door
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Best-selling author Bryan Burrough recently made a shocking discovery: The small town of Temple, Texas, where he had grown up, had harbored a dark secret. One of his high school classmates, Danny Corwin, was a vicious serial killer. In this chilling tale, Burrough raises important questions of whether serial killers can be recognized before they kill or rehabilitated after they do. It is also a story of Texas politics and power that led the good citizens of the town of Temple to enable a demon who was their worst nightmare.
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Odd narration choice
- By Amanda Fredericks on 03-08-19
By: Bryan Burrough
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The Phantom Prince
- My Life with Ted Bundy
- By: Elizabeth Kendall, Molly Kendall - contributor
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The Phantom Prince chronicles Elizabeth Kendall’s intimate relationship with Ted Bundy and its eventual unraveling. As much as has been written about Bundy, it’s remarkable to hear the perspective of people who shared their daily lives with him for years. This gripping account presents a remarkable examination of a charismatic personality that masked unimaginable darkness.
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Same Planet, Different Worlds
- By Christine E. Lee on 01-29-20
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The Wonder of Stevie
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The year 1972 saw the beginning of a five-year span in which Stevie Wonder released five groundbreaking, critically acclaimed albums, garnering him more than half a dozen Grammys and more than 10 million albums sold, securing his place as one of the most important American musicians and songwriters in history. For the first time, uncover the untold story of an extraordinary artistic journey that shaped the greatest creative era in popular music history.
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Good but not great
- By Anonymous User on 09-14-24
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The Story of Grunge
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You can’t truly understand the last decade of the 20th century without a look at the muddy, electrifying rock music that would come to define it: grunge. For such a short-lived genre—at least in the mainstream—grunge had a lasting impact on American music and culture. It also provides a unique lens through which to examine the post-Reagan, pre-internet America of the 1990s. In the six lectures of The Story of Grunge, you’ll explore the rise and evolution of the genre, tracing it from Seattle subculture to MTV and the Billboard charts, all the way to its decline and evolution into new forms.
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A Scholarly Study of Grunge
- By Mark on 03-07-25
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- Sunshine Schroder
- 09-06-24
Heart-wrenching & Heartwarming
I may be biased because I’m from the same County in SW Florida, but this was written and delivered beautifully. I felt the shock, pain, love, torture, disgust, joy, pride and sadness through each chapter. I highly recommend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-04-24
Beautiful, Real, and wise
It was a little slow for me to get into but once I was, the story took over and I was fully immersed. Author has a great voice and the story was so alive. I really loved it and am grateful that it came to light so I could hear it.
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- connie smith
- 01-13-25
heart breaking, heart warming
I lived in ft Myers for a time, it was my first introduction to mangos and philipino women, who became my friend. The author did such a good job of telling her story, the sorrows and the joys. She took us full circle and I thank her for sharing her family with us all.
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- AJMurphy615
- 04-20-24
Sweet and messy, love this story of family and becoming
Such a great story about how family shapes you, for the good, bad and in-between. There is beauty in everything.
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- Michael Benally
- 07-10-24
Raw, real
This was a very powerful, heart-breaking yet heartwarming story. I highly recommend reading it.
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- Cheka
- 10-18-24
Animal lovers will be sad
There are instances of animal cruelty in this book, be warned. I particularly hated how they treated their dog and that he died a slow and cruel death. And that really stuck with me as an animal welfare advocate. Other than that, this book depicts how other Filipinos view America. Their salvation and ticket to a better life. But many are still unhappy. Philippines will always be home. Annabelle's mom may be a typical Filipino mom. You know the anger and nagging. But also protective, strong and resilient. Im glad she realized this in the end. Our mothers may drive us crazy sometimes, but they are the reason why we can be strong independent children no matter what country we choose to live in. It wouldve been nice to preserve the heritage. At least use the Filipino language and you probably have better communication with your mom. Hope she is doing well today.
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- Caroline
- 06-05-24
This story touched me for many reasons, my favorite Philippine boss, I thought of her so many times listening to this book
Please write more you are a talented writer and narrator! My mangoes are green but I will fight with those bluebirds to get them before they do so I can share with the people who will appreciate them❤️❤️
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- Anonymous User
- 04-10-24
Love the Perspective
Awesome story told through the lens of the author, as a child, growing through relatable coming-of-age moments, engulfed in unrelatable chaos. Would like to meet the author...would love to meet the mother.
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- Jo Hanson
- 09-24-24
Real life situations
I really like the way the book was written and I could relate in some ways that touched my heart
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- Cheryl MacPherson
- 03-07-25
Mango tree dysfunction
It’s a miracle that Annabelle turned out normal in spite of her dysfunctional mother. A disturbing book at times but I had to admire Annabelle’s tenacity. Such a hard worker! The book was long and did we have to listen to so much personal detail such as bathroom incidents and birthing details? I’ll always look at mangoes differently in the future.
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