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Up at the College

By: Michele Andrea Bowen
Narrated by: Shari Peele
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In Michele Andrea Bowen's Up at the College, Yvonne Copeland - dumped by her husband and now homeless - returns to her hometown of Durham, North Carolina. Landing a job as an adjunct professor, she begins rebuilding her life and her relationship with God. And then she meets the university's basketball coach, who's everything she wants in a man - except for a defect only God can change.©2009 Michele Andrea Bowen (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC African American Christian Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction

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"[A] feel-good story full of humor and hope." (Library Journal)
"Bowen's newest release in the black Christian fiction genre revisits characters from earlier novels while it offers an entertaining mix of humor, morality, and steamy relationships as well as an intimate portrayal of academic politicking and college sports." (Booklist)
Christian Elements • Relatable Storyline • Engaging Narration • Emotional Journey • Hilarious Moments
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This was a great read that allowed me to connect with the characters. l loved the Christian aspect all throughout the book

Great Reaf

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I truly loved this book the story of how God was in the book from beginning to the end. The prayers and scriptures the tears of joy of excepting Christ. Awesome book !!

Loved it

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I struggled to finish this book because of the over exaggerated stereotypes of Black folks in church.

Too many stereotypes

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Love the interesting characters. Funny good time if you don't take it too seriously. A few plot issues.

Fun

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It started kind of slow I actually fell asleep this first time I started listening (I was really tired through) when I started listening again it was at chapter three. I listened nonstop from there. Good read. I would read/listen again.

The relation to my current circumstances

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Would you consider the audio edition of Up at the College to be better than the print version?

I really enjoyed the print and the audio edition. Audio editions are great during long commutes or waiting for my daughter in my car.

If you could take any character from Up at the College out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would love to take Yvonne Fountain out to dinner. I admire her faith in God and ability to forgive her ex-hubbie. Forgivenessis always followed by a blessing.

Great Book!

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Every book isn't for everyone, but for me, this one was and I enjoyed it.

Enjoyed this story

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l love this book it great for reading groups. look forward to reading more books by Michele Andrea Bowen.

love this book I must read more like it.

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Would you consider the audio edition of Up at the College to be better than the print version?

I've only listened to the audio, twice, its just that good

What did you like best about this story?

The relationship between Yvonne and Coach

Have you listened to any of Shari Peele’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, I have and I enjoy readings always

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It goes through all the emotions

Any additional comments?

Great book, would recommend to everyone

Excellent Book

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This is the 3rd book I've read from this author. I really enjoyed the story and the narrator was perfect. Amazing, a real treat!

Loved it!

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