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A Family Affair

By: ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Narrated by: Myra Lucretia Taylor
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Her dream of studying dance at Juilliard is within reach, but Olivia Dawson turns down the opportunity, choosing instead to stay with her ailing mother in the Houston projects where they barely make ends meet. Lorraine Dawson is Olivia' s whole world, and now Olivia insists on being there for her. But when Lorraine learns Olivia is sacrificing college for her sake, her heartache triggers a series of shattering events that results in Olivia discovering her father, a man she was told had died years ago. But he is alive and well - and he' s the powerful CEO of one of the country' s richest corporations.

With her best friend urging her to claim a much-deserved chunk of Bernard Wells' fortune, Olivia seeks out his Los Angeles mansion. But it' s not money she wants - it' s answers: Why did he abandon Lorraine when Olivia was three years old? Why did they suffer in poverty while he gave his " real" wife and son a life of luxury? Opening up the past, however, is more complicated than Olivia - or Bernard - expected, and the pain of yesterday' s sins must be confronted before true healing and a bright tomorrow can begin.

©2013 ReShonda Tate Billingsley (P)2013 Recorded Books

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OMG Awesome

Loved it loved it loved it, what a story, finished it in one day, I chould not put it down, I was too busy reading to find out what was going to happen next. This is a lose sleep kind of story.

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The Secrets we keep

I enjoyed the book to the fullest.It was hard to put it down.When I did ,I would keep thinking about what will happen. next.It was secrets kept that destroyed this family.If only they would have talked to each other.It only happened when tragedy happens.The narrator was great.This is a must read for your summer reading.

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A very good read!

A Family Affair was an excellent book. It had you feeling happy and sad. It kept your attention throughout the book. There was an unexpected twist at the end that catches you by surprise,

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I couldn't stop listening!

I absolutely loved this book! Twist and turns until the very end. Excellent narrator!

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Great book

This book was good and I loved the way the narrator kept you interested in the story. I definitely recommend this book.

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Loved it!

this is my third book. I love her work. I'll be reading more of her work.

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Great Read!

I enjoyed every second. It was hard to put it down! I usually can oerdict what's about to happen, not this time! loved it!

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Surprise Ending

The book held my attention all the way to the end. The performance was excellent.

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Secrets and lies, OMG

Wow this story was mind blowing. You see Bernard as the victim of a heartless wife only to learn all the heartbreak she has endured because of his selfishness. Odell endured what no women and wife should. Truly amazing how one person's decision affects some many people lives. What goes on in the dark truly comes to light. It was very hard to stop listening to the book especially once you reach chapter 36. Truly recommend this .

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Great Story, Great Narration

Loved this story. It was well told and the plot twists at the end had my mouth gaping wide open.

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