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A Second Helping

By: Beverly Jenkins
Narrated by: Myra Lucretia Taylor
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Author Beverly Jenkins was named one of the top 50 African-American writers of the 20th century and has earned numerous awards for her powerful fiction.

After divorcing her faithless husband, Bernadine Brown put her newfound millions to good use reviving the small Kansas town of Henry Adams. Now a local diner named the Dog and Cow could use a facelift, but Bernadine has plenty of other distractions to worry about. Chief among these, her former husband has rolled into town looking for a second chance.

©2010 Beverly Jenkins (P)2010 Recorded Books

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Awesome

I enjoyed listening to “A Second Helping.” I’m about to get started with book 3.

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A town full of blessings

I have recently discovered these blessing novels by Beverly Jenkins and my heart has been totally captured. Her blessing novels capture the communal love and concern predominantly Black towns exhibit towards each other. And in this fictional rendering as in real life, Black people do not care about your ethnicity if you join us in respect and honesty, we close our hearts and arms around you and treat you as we treat all of our family members. Sadly other ethnic groups do not treat us the same. Henry Adams Kansas resembles what I presume Greenwood Kansas aka Black Wall Street was like. Great novel that had me go out and purchase all of the blessing novels I could find. I truly enjoyed this and all of the blessing novels.

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loved it

This is a wonderful series really enjoyed reading and would definitely recommend it! storytelling at its finest!

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I love a small town

I’m baaaacccckkkk!!!!!!! You better preach Devin!!!!!! I love Henry Adams. I have so many questions. Like what is Riley doing?😂 What does Leo want? Is Amarie a real July? Can’t wait to get to the next book.

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Love the blessings

This is an uplifting novel of love and caring and what can be accomplished when people work together.

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Great story!

I thoroughly enjoyed this second installment of The Blessings series. The story line, the subplots, the characters, and the narration were addictive. I had to finish this book in less than two days because I couldn’t stop listening.

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The good heartedness of the people and the blessings from community.

I love the characters and their stories are relatable. I feel like I know these people and I want to keep up with what they’re doing. On to book 3.

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The pleasant voice of the reader and the love and care of the children and the community coming together as a family.

Loved It! The story line was great . The story was warm and heartfelt and the characters were relatable.

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So stirring

Loved this and looking for the next in this series. It’s a wonderful and fulfilling read!

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LESSONS LEARNED

I LOVED THIS BOOK. Didn't know of the author, Beverly Jenkins, but will from now on!. This is a story to be told over and over. When I listen or read the other ones, they probably could be a new series or movies if they are as wonderful as this one was. Enjoy your reads.

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