I truly looked forward to this book. I did. The ending kind of left me flat but it held a promise to me. I will say this. I can't see parents like theI truly looked forward to this book. I did. The ending kind of left me flat but it held a promise to me. I will say this. I can't see parents like the ones Allegra had. At least the father had a bit more responsibility than the mother( where in the #@$& did she come from?). But I truly felt sorry for the child. It took her maternal grandmother ages to figure it out, and when she did, she did forge a better relationship with her but at least she realized it....more
I read this years ago and have several times throughout the years. I truly enjoyed it. This lady was poor and in Alabama. But she learned, to save, moI read this years ago and have several times throughout the years. I truly enjoyed it. This lady was poor and in Alabama. But she learned, to save, moved to Pittsburgh, then California, and started a real estate empire on her own with the help of her daughters.. Very inspiring....more
Years ago, I happened to get Eula McClaneys memoirs. GOD, I Listened. I read it several times and enjoyed it. in fact so I was mildly surprised to seeYears ago, I happened to get Eula McClaneys memoirs. GOD, I Listened. I read it several times and enjoyed it. in fact so I was mildly surprised to see her daughter, her surviving daughter, write one as well on her life. She recaps on her mother's story. as well as bring hers to the forefront and the one of her father too. Very good book....more
One of the best enlightening books I've read this year
I just happened to see the book on Amazon, but you know, I learned many little nuggets from thisOne of the best enlightening books I've read this year
I just happened to see the book on Amazon, but you know, I learned many little nuggets from this book that I plan to buy copies for family and friends. A lady comes to a town in South Carolina, and guide them back into a better way of living. Made me wish I had an Ase in my own corner....more
I first heard of this book back when it first came out, but I forgotten the title and didn't discover it until now. What a story!I first heard of this book back when it first came out, but I forgotten the title and didn't discover it until now. What a story!...more