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Title: What You Owe Me by Bebe Moore Campbell ISBN: 0399147845 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Pub. Date: 06 August, 2001 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.1
Rating: 5
Summary: Rich In African American History and Awesomely Told!
Comment: Bebe Moore Campbell continues to prove that she is a gifted storyteller and her latest novel, What You Owe Me lived up to this reader's expectations! Initially, one might be daunted by the thickness of the book...but make no mistake by delay reading this book...cause it is truly a page turner...in fact the writing was so compelling that I tried to read this book in one sitting and almost succeeded. The story is well-crafted with a good storyline; realistic and dimensional characters; vivid imagery and shocking plot twists and turns.
In spite of better race relationships today, it is still often surprising to hear of an African American and a Caucasian being good friends more or less business partners. So, of course, this was even more surprising and suspicious when Hosanna Clark(an African-American woman) and Gilda Rosenstein(a Jewish woman) decided to embark on a friendship and business venture in the 1940s. As many would predict, the business would take off and be successful, however, Gilda would disappear along with the assets. Hosanna would be doubly betrayed: financially ruined and emotionally bereft. Although, Hosanna would make a go at it as a solo entrepreneur, she would never achieve the fame or status that she deserved and years later, when she passes away, her small cosmetic company dies with her. But Hosanna leaves behind a daughter, Matriece, who is determined to right the wrongs suffered by her mother by taking on a mission to collect her mother's debt.
What You Owe Me is a story that spans 50 years and introduces one to the lives of Gilda and Hosanna as well as their offsprings. While the story is primarily about Gilda, Hosanna and Matriece...their stories are intertwined with a host of secondary characters in the book as well as the subplots involving these secondary characters. Campbell exposes us to the themes of friendship, education, absentee parents, interracial relationships, parent/child relationships...but resounding throughout all of the themes and relationships is "what you owe me". In the end, Campbell shows that understanding, acceptance, forgiveness, and reconciliation are necessary in order to come to terms regarding troubles of the past and to heal from the wounds of yesterday.
Pick up What You Owe Me by Bebe Moore Campbell today! This is an engrossing and emotionally rich story that you will want to read and experience for yourself. I don't think you'll be disappointed in this stellar novel from Bebe Moore Campbell.
Rating: 5
Summary: ABSOLUTELY GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment: What You Owe Me opens p with Hosanna Clark, Gilda Rosenstein. Gilda opens the door to somthing special for both of them With Gilda's knowledge of cosmetics and Hosanna's energy they start of producing lotion for black women. Gilda and hossana become partners, they become friends as well.
As time goes by they are doing well but Gilda somehow disappear and take all the assetes that they made. Hossannafeels betrayed and finacially ruined. Hosanna's tries to persue her dream alone but we all know that back in the 1940's no AA could not start there own business and succed, years latershe pass away and her small business dies with her.
Hosanna leaves behind two daughter Vonetta and Matrice. Matriece is smart and determined as her mother Matriece starts recognize that white firms are competeing not only for black concumers but also for black professional talent.
Matriece decides to take a mission to collect her mother debt.
Bebe Moore Campbell takes us on a trip down the road in the 1940's this was and excellent book this story as many characters but all storied have a closure it was just a excellent read . if you have not picked up a cop of What You Owe Me. what are you waiting for?
Peace Love and Blessings goes out to Bebe Moore Campbell
Rating: 5
Summary: Engaging Drama
Comment: "What You Owe Me" is an engaging five-hundred-thirty-three page drama that was well worth the wait. While having the multi-layered developmental syle of the master storyteller, Morrison, [Toni], Campbell's books are far easier to read, and have such a natural flow that they become can't-put-down books. Campbell's gift is her ability to make characters in her book come to life. In each of her books, the character's voice is clear and distinctive.
As a writer, who happens to be Black, Campbell delivers a well-written story for readers, regardless of ethnicity.
Ms. Campbell's personal appearance exudes meticulousness, which is even more apparent in her writing. Campbell is obviously dedicated to her craft and takes pride in producing quality not quantity. Again, "What You Owe Me" was worth the wait.
I can't wait 'till my book group discusses "What You Owe Me," as I'm anxious to hear whether or not they share my opinion.
If I were to rank Ms. Campbell: Tied for #1 Your Blues Ain't Like Mine, & What You Owe Me, #2 Sweet Summer, #3 Brothers and Sisters, #4 Singing in the Come Back Choir.
I've alreay cast the movie. However, a television series would work.
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