Who Asked You?

By: Terry McMillan

Narrated by: Terry McMillan, Carole DeSanti, Phylicia Rashad, Michael Boatman

Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins

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)

Warm and funny!

I loved every character in this book. Once again Ms. McMillan has nailed a true-to-life story of a family and its real and sometimes peculiar characters. I absolutely could relate to the matriarch Betty Jean whose strength, love and genuineness was always accessible.

Be true to yourself

You live long enough more happiness will come and you can live a peaceful life.

drama!

a really good drama full of all sorts of real life twists. I love the characters! enjoy!

Awesome story. Great performance

I felt like I was there next to each character! A must read that keeps you riveted in the drama and humor every step of the way

Book good,Narration bad!

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

I would recommend the book .

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I just do not understand why the voices of the narrators were not appropriate to the age and description of the character.

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

It was a good story . A bit cliche.

This book is refreshing...

After knuckling down for aeronautical studies, this book was refreshing. I forgot just how rich Ms. McMillan's writings can be. I've already spread the word.

Life has it's ups and downs

Where does Who Asked You? rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the very best listen so far.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this read. It was superbly narrated and the story line was very real. I would at times sit in my car to finish a chapter... and sometimes two.

All Star Reading and Story!

A wonderful story of the urban situation for many families. This book brings to life your auntie, next door neighbor and nephew! What an evolution in characters!

Funny, witty, and believable!

Terry McMillan did not disappoint with this one! Took less than 2 days to finish! I personally felt connected with these characters. Heard my mom and family through these well-developed characters.

Another great novel by T McMillan

Loved this story and the performance was spot in! Since I was able to identify with most of the book that made it more personal to me.