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A Deep Dark Secret

By: Kimberla Lawson Roby
Narrated by: Cherise Boothe
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New York Times best-selling author Kimberla Lawson Roby has won adoring fans for her Rev. Curtis Black series, which includes Recorded Books' audio presentation of The Best of Everything.

In A Deep Dark Secret, a seemingly perfect 12-year-old girl harbors a terrible secret - one that threatens to tear her world apart. Convinced that her friends and family, including her mother, won't understand and will even blame her, Jillian keeps silent, enduring her pain, hoping that things will improve. But the problem only worsens. Just when things look bleakest, however, Jillian finds a surprising inner strength, and the power to hope may just be what saves her.

©2009 Kimberla Lawson Roby (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

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"Powerful....An intense gem in an authentic voice." ( Publishers Weekly)

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awesome suspense

you'll want to listen to the book all the way thru...awesome awareness for families and caregivers.

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Powerful

This is a very powerful story. I will be talking about it for a while.

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Great Perspective from the inside of a situation!

This book was narrated very well & kept you engaged. As for the story it brings you into ongoing situations that stay hidden until something major happens. I appreciate the offer of assistance provided to the audience at the end.

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Sad

That’s all I have to say a very sad story. I would recommend others to read this story.

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Bastard

This despicable act happens so often to young kids, I’m so glad the lil girl did what she needed to do to keep her stepdad from going the next horrible state with her.

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Edge of your seat!!

was extremely emotional. Could stop reading. Was drawn in from the beginning. Must read!!
Exellent!!

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Great book

So many young women are forced to keep a deep dark secert. This book has shad a light on what is happening in our community. We have to be willing to talk about it and admit it does happen in black families as well.

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Storyline

Such a touchy subject but it’s something that needs to be addressed on so many levels but as always a great book

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Awesome

This book was very interesting.....I enjoyed it highly recommended.

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awsome

It sound so real!!! I think every young person should read this book. It is one of my most likable books.

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