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It's a Thin Line

By: Kimberla Lawson Roby
Narrated by: Susan Spain
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Publisher's summary

Three siblings, Sydney, Gina, and Rick, each have full lives, complex relationships, and serious personal problems. But when their mother suffers a debilitating stroke, her need for extensive care forces them to examine the strength of the bonds between them.

A Blackboard best-selling author, Roby tackles several contemporary issues in this moving novel, including marital violence and childhood abuse.

©2001 Kimberla Lawson Roby (P)2002 Recorded Books,LLC

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Powerful!

This is my 4th time listening to this book. It’s so incredibly real for me, it speaks to me! Ironically, the family make up was very similar to my very own. I have one sister with a wonderful husband & they have one daughter, I have one brother with a very similar relationship situation and unfortunately I would represent Gina...the bread winner, a leader at work & all the while facing physical abuse that was hidden for a very long time. The author did such a great job with developing the characters & the entire story line was so real! This book really speaks to me! The narrator did a phenomenal job as well!

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Yes! ❤️

I’m a picky reader and it took me so long to find a book I could actually become interested in and listen to/read in full. Such a touching story about love and faith and relationships. Would definitely read again.

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Love it!

What made the experience of listening to It's a Thin Line the most enjoyable?

The way I could completely understand each character. I love when it takes a little while to figure them out what makes each character tick. But then I don't like to have to wait too long to figure it out. Once it was explained what was going on in the mind set of each of the main characters. I really felt like. I knew each one.

What was one of the most memorable moments of It's a Thin Line?

When the Mother found out about her Brain Tumor issue. I just lost my mother to pancreatic and lung caner. We found out what she had due to her getting a brain tumor. The recovery and the things her mother went thru, made me remember everything i went thru with my mom. It was like i re-lived the moment. It just shows that most things that you read. Come from True knowledge. In this instance. If you were to tell me, she made the whole way her mom's life played out. I wouldnt believe that she hadn't experienced or knew someone that experienced this.

Have you listened to any of Susan Spain’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I think that I have listend to other books that are narrated by her. She did very well. I would listen to her on other books again.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I WANTED to.. But I have trained myself to only listen during WORK hours. This way i am keeping my mind off the drama and issues in the every day Cubicle life.

Any additional comments?

I love and have read almost everything and now listen to That Kimberla Authors. BRAVO!

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The bond of family

The book was truly wonderful. What caught my attention the most was the unwavering dedication of the oldest child towards not just the mother but also her siblings. It also highlighted the significance of domestic violence and put forth the dire need for awareness.

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When the ladies know that they don’t need a man to take care of them!!🥰

I really enjoyed this story a lot of women experience, what those ladies went through to be my lasted by your father is hurtful, and to be beaten by your husband is a lot

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Great as always

Great as always thanx for ur continued amazing books that keep me engaged entertained n on the edge of my seat

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Great Listen

I really liked this book. The characters were well developed with interesting story lines. The reader was also very good. Glad I chose this one .

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Kimberla Never Disappoints

Loved this story, especially the raw nature of Rick ☺️
Once again, a fabulous story that hits the heart. I'm sure she many can't relate.

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Loved It

Great story telling bring out all of my emotions! Absolutely would recommend this book! She’s my favorite author who have relatable characters in her books!

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Awesome

awesome book. I read this book a long time ago and it is still good. However, I am a reader and think all books are better when you read them yourself.

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