• Gonna Lay Down My Burdens

  • By: Mary Monroe
  • Narrated by: Lizan Mitchell
  • Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (248 ratings)

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Gonna Lay Down My Burdens

By: Mary Monroe
Narrated by: Lizan Mitchell
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Publisher's summary

Mary Monroe is the author of Essence best-sellers including The Upper Room. Here, she examines the emotional webs that are woven between friends, lovers, and families. Carmen Taylor is absolutely dependable; she feels responsible for everyone she knows. It will take one reckless night to make Carmen realize that she might be able to lay her burdens down and take a chance on real happiness.
©2002 Mary Monroe (P)2003 Recorded Books,LLC

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Great Book!

This book was so good I could not stop listening. I love the narrator she was great made the story come alive. I love just about all of Mary Monroe's books! She is a wonderful author!

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Awesome!

I was unable to get enough of it! The characters were believable and intriguing. What a rollercoaster of lies, sex and deceit.

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Another winner from M. Monroe!

I loved this book! I kept rooting for Carmen to come to her senses! I felt like I knew all the characters! Great read!

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Depth of characters and plots.

Great story telling. Surprises with each chapter. By far the best book of this author I’ve read so far.

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i loved this book!

it's a good book. however the narrative leaves something to be desired. Her voice over of the men and some of the female characters were one note. She could have done a better job of voice interpretation.

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Awesome!

I love this book. The story line was amazing and kept me in suspense. I liked the narration and thought she did a great job.

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Best read ever

Mary never disappoints, her ability to capture a city and the culture of the people in her stories are phenomenal! The wit and defined narration are always on point. Mary Monroe is a true GOAT!

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Great listening

I thoroughly enjoyed the unpredictable storytelling. Mary Monroe has done it again! I will be looking forward to a part 2.

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I laughed out loud

This is a good book not too heavy not too light. Just a full story. Some ridiculous characters, but this is make believe. There was a reveal I kinda seen coming .. however once it was let out the bag I couldn't stop laughing.

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Loved it

I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end. I’m a big fan of Mary Monroe and she never disappoints me

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