- Mass Market Paperback: 365 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books (June 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416514503
- ISBN-13: 978-1416514503
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.6 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 222 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,494,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“This book was an easy read...The story draws you in, it's humorous and romantic, and you do care about the characters' outcome.” -- Cydney Rax, Book-Remarks
"This is a keeper." -- The Daily Oklahoman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"This is a keeper." -- The Daily Oklahoman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
Aja James has a sordid family history. It's full of painful memories. However, she's managed to leave her troubled past behind and begin again.
But her brother, Eric, a promising NBA prospect, is unable to get past it. His uncontrollable rage and inner turmoil sideline his basketball career and wreak havoc on his own personal relationships. When Aja sees her brother heading down the same violent path that destroyed their family, she makes it her business to stop the cycle - even if it means putting her own life, and love, on hold.
My Brother's Keeper is a captivating novel that takes a poignant look at how deep childhood issues can run. Both humorous and heart-wrenching, this debut novel will leave you wanting more. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Am I My Brother's Keeper,
By Angelique C. Henderson "Ms. Jordy's mom" (Cumberland, RI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: My Brother's Keeper (Paperback)
ReShonda Tate Billingsley breaks in the literary scene with her first novel, My Brother's Keeper. The book focuses on the lives of Aja, Eric, and Jada James.Tragedy separates them from their parents at a young age and the effects of that tragedy mold their lives. Aja being the oldest of the three appoints herself as their 'keeper,' always putting their needs ahead of her own. Aja has created a good llife for herself as the Assistant Director of a social service agency for at-risk teens. Eric is a talented college basketball player with the prospect of making it in the NBA. Jada, well Jada is the same little girl she was the day of the tragedy. Aja's best friend Roxie introduces her to the charming and handsome sportscaster r Charles Clayton. Will Aja allow the baggage from her life and lives of her siblings to interfere with having a relationship with Charles? How will Aja's behavior affect Charles? Will Eric escape the guilt of that tragic day, and be the man his girlfriend Elise needs him to be? What will become of Jada? Billingsley has weaved a heartfelt tale about the bonds of love between siblings. The story was a definite page-turner filled with humor, drama, lies, loss, tears, forgiveness, friendship and love. I highly recommend this read and anxiously await the next book by this talented author. Readincolor Reviewers
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The battle is not yours,
By jacqueline spicer (memphis, tn United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: My Brother's Keeper (Paperback)
Wow. This was one of the better books that I have read so far this year. You want drama, well there's plenty. Aja has got some issues and it's a wonder how she was so strong for so long alone. Eric was just too damaged to maintain a normal life without help from a doctor...fast. The younger sister broke my heart. I fell in love with the news reporter Charles. But Charles mother might have gotten a beat down. I enjoyed Aja's best friend alot. Life can be taken away in a flash and it's always important not to remain angry too long. The father made me want to scream. The ending was just as good as the start. Thanks for a well written story.
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Movie Potential,
By Gabrielle Iles (Arlington, TX USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: My Brother's Keeper (Paperback)
Domestic violence is rarely written about in African-American homes. Rashonda Tate Billingsley tells a story that most people are afraid to write or even read about.I could definately see this one on the big-screen!
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