Grown

De: Tiffany D. Jackson

Narrado por: Joniece Abbott-Pratt

Duración: 8 h y 19 m

Resumen del Editor

An instant New York Times best seller!

"Grown exposes the underbelly of a tough conversation, providing a searing examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young black girls. Groundbreaking, heart-wrenching, and essential reading for all in the #MeToo era." (Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times best-selling author of The Belles)

Award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another riveting, ripped-from-the-headlines mystery that exposes horrific secrets hiding behind the limelight and embraces the power of a young woman’s voice.

When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey Fields?

Before there was a dead body, Enchanted’s dreams had turned into a nightmare. Because behind Korey’s charm and star power was a controlling dark side. Now he’s dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted.

"Never have I read a story that so flawlessly hits the highest high and lowest low notes of Black girlhood in pursuit of the American Dream." (Nic Stone, New York Times best-selling author of Dear Martin and Jackpot)

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Tiffany D. Jackson (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

No baby!!

This book was really good, but also frustrating. frustrating because, as a mother, I just kept wanting to tell Enchanted: no, baby, don't do that!! I'll definitely be checking out this author's other titles.

Overall okay

I'm not a fan of flashbacks but I understand what the author was trying to accomplish. And I'm assuming her mentioning it wasn't based on Rkelly for legal purposes because the storyline is parallel to his case and the accusations against him.

Believe Black Women!

I was pulled into this story from the first chapter and while I screamed at Chant quite a bit for her choices, I walk away with a clear understanding - no one believes victims of sexual assault. This is especially true when celebrity is involved.

Tiffany D. Jackson has another hit! If you haven't read it, READ IT! You won't be sorry.

Amazing!!

This was a beautiful story told. I was crying at the end of it. Definitely a must read!

A must read!!

This book offers powerful insights about the victims, survivors, and loved ones subjected to sexual violence. It’s most essential for those who are not so familiar with these atrocities. We need to believe women and girls when they say they’ve been abused. Keep them safe. Offer support and know the signs. Don’t blame the victims! Hold the perpetrators accountable!

Amazing!

Tiffany D. Jackson never misses!! I read this book in a few days. I feel like this was a very important work and should be read. Really good read!

Must read

If you haven’t read grown you are missing out. This book puts things into perspective and evokes so many strong feelings that you just can’t put it down once you start. So thankful my bestie recommended it! It has changed my life!

A Must!!

If you have a teenager this book is a must read! It sheds light on just how easily our kids can be groomed by predators and turned in the wrong direction. There are some triggering situations in the book but if you can push through it you will not regret it. Thus is my first book from this author and I'm looking forward to the next!!

Good Listen

Interesting story, well put together and not easily predictable. Definitely held my interest. I listening while working from home.

Disturbing but well done

I can't say I enjoyed this book because enjoyed seems like the wrong word. This book is a well written fictional account of something that goes on much too often in our society. Men, especially those in power,, are allowed to get away with almost anything.

We all know about R. Kelley, Harvey Wienstein, Roger Ailes, Jeffery Epstein and yes even Donald Trump and how they all used their power to abuse and manipulate women and underage girls. The enforcers of the law, including cops and judges, choose to almost always believe powerful men over women. This story is about how those men use the power they have to commit crimes against women and continually get away with it and how society allows them to keep getting away with it.

I think this book is a must read for those who want to understand how our society will ignore atrocities against women if those committing the atrocities are rich and powerful.