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Mama Ruby

By: Mary Monroe
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
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In this stirring prequel, New York Times best-selling author Mary Monroe returns to the “cold-blooded yet fascinating” (Publishers Weekly) character from her acclaimed novel The Upper Room. Ruby is a wild youth, with a thirst for boys and booze by the age of 15. When she discovers she’s pregnant, the only person she can confide in is her best friend Othella. But Othella talks Ruby into giving up the child, leaving Ruby emotionally shattered and adamant that Othella is to blame for her loss.

©2011 Mary Monroe (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC Coming of Age African American Fiction Genre Fiction

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I loved it! had a lot of funny parts, Mama Ruby wasn't the one to play with!

Very Good Read!

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I really enjoyed this book. It was very entertaining with humor, drama and all kinds of twists and turns. The narrator is excellent This author has become one of my new faves. Every book has been great. Love it.

I love this author. Another great listen.

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If you could sum up Mama Ruby in three words, what would they be?

Hilarious, Shocking & Touching

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Mama Ruby! I read The Upper Room years ago and the Mama Ruby character was insane. She was hilarious, over-bearing, controlling and a bit unbelievable. However, in this book, the listener is able to experience the development of Mama Ruby and better understand how she came to be "Mama Ruby". Readers of the Upper Room questioned how Mama Ruby was able to commit the unspeakable act that was central to the plot line. In this prequel, while the reader may not agree about the appropriateness of Mama Ruby's behavior in committing the unspeakable act, they are now able to understand why she did it.

What does Kevin R. Free bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Kevin Free's performance was flawless. I actually forgot that this book had only one person reading it. Well done!

If you could rename Mama Ruby, what would you call it?

The title is sufficient

Excellent prequel to The Upper Room!

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I loved this story. The ups and the downs. I really wish that Mama Ruby & Othella would have won

Mama Ruby

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love the realness the family continuity was interesting, and love for each other
thank you

friendship

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