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Who Asked You?

By: Terry McMillan
Narrated by: Terry McMillan, Carole DeSanti, Phylicia Rashad, Michael Boatman
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Publisher's summary

From the number one New York Times best-selling author.

Betty Jean already has her hands full when her grown daughter leaves her two young sons in her care. In between dealing with her other adult children, two opinionated sisters, an ill husband, and her own postponed dreams - BJ still manages to hold down a job delivering room service at a hotel.

Her son Dexter is about to be paroled from prison; Quentin, the family success, can’t be bothered to lend a hand; and taking care of two lively grandsons is the last thing BJ thinks she needs. But who asked her?

©2013 Terry McMillan (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"A well-crafted story of acceptance, forgiveness, and hope. McMillan deftly weaves her tale of a black Los Angeles family’s disharmony around the narratives of bickering sisters Betty Jean, Arlene, and Venetia as they watch their kids stumble into adulthood.... Strong-hearted kids lead the family back to each other - but McMillan’s story belongs to the middle-aged steel magnolias who value loyalty above all." (Publishers Weekly)

"McMillan writes jauntily and with customary good humor.... Her story affirms the value of love and family, to say nothing of the strength of resolute women in the absence of much strength on the part of those few men who happen to be in the vicinity.... A solid, well-told story." (Kirkus Reviews)

“Remember Getting to Happy, Waiting to Exhale, and How Stella Got Her Groove Back? Well, you won’t likely forget Terry McMillan’s Who Asked You? either” (Raleigh News & Observer)

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Awesome book!

Loved it!!! I could relate to all the characters! The story line has is beautiful and I could see my family in it.

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Classic Terry

It's been quite a few years since I've had the pleasure of reading a book by Terry McMillan yet it felt as though I never left.

I have always enjoyed how the characters are intertwined in her books and this one is no different.

There were even times in the book where I wasn't expecting to be moved by a particular character but found myself so empathetic with their story that tears began to form in my eyes.

Great read once you get into it

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Great read! I loved it. TM is such a wonderful

LOVE it, the readers were great and kept you engaged with the story until the end

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Very entertaining!

What made the experience of listening to Who Asked You? the most enjoyable?

It was a really fun book to listen to. It was my first audio book ever and I'm glad I chose this one instead of some others I have sampled which are not as entertaining or have great narrating voices.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

Nurse Kim. LOL.

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Really life like....from start to finish.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. A good story of living and change.

What did you like best about this story?

How strong BB was.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

BB and Nurse Kim

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me laugh and cry.

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Who Asked You

Loved it! All the characters were very well played by the actors! Thank you. Miss TM!

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Well written in characters prospective

I loved reading from the characters points of view and I saw everything through their eyes.

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decent story with excellent performers

The storyline was decent, but it didn't keep you wanting more. It was a nice easy read and perfect just to pass the time. The performers were excellent though.

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Claire Huxtable cursing is wonderful!

I absolutely loved this book. It's funny and unapologetically honest. The characters are witty and sometimes too Real. I think my favorite is Luther, he is such a lovable little boy that becomes an impressive young man. He remains humble and sweet throughout the novel. The narration was great, funny with the talent of the narrators shining through. This book is a must read!

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Loved it!!

Having the different personalities made listening to this book great!! S/O to Michael Boatman & Phylicia Rashad.

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