- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Riverhead Trade; Reprint edition (April 2 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1573225991
- ISBN-13: 978-1573225991
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.1 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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Chambers, an editor at Glamour, writes about the aftermath of the violent and explosive divorce between her Caribbean-born parents that tore her family apart. Chambers swore allegiance to her mother even though the anger her mother had accumulated from a destructive marriage and her frustration at her inability to move beyond a secretarial job was aimed mostly at Chambers. The author also suffered abuse at the hands of her father, stepfather and a stepmother. But instead of giving up, Chambers concentrated her energies on academics and making a better life for herself. Her compelling story is a testament to will, self-respect and the ability to forgive.
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From School Library Journal
YA?A personal story of perseverance and achievement, this book is Chamber's self-examination as an African American woman. She fought the odds and has already succeeded far beyond the limits set for her by society and family. Her self-motivation was such that she constantly achieved academically in spite of moving from one school to another and coping with family abuse and lack of support for her educational goals. She graduated from college, secured internships with Sassy and Life magazines; she was chosen as one of Glamour magazine's Top Ten College Women of 1990. She is currently an editor of The New York Times magazine. Still in her 20s, this young woman has goals and dreams that she is still reaching in spite of growing up in severely dysfunctional family environments. Her autobiographical account reads beautifully and smoothly but far from easily as readers may keep asking themselves how this person was able to overcome so much in her life to attain such a high level of success at so young an age. Her story is not finished; her relationship with her mother is still evolving and maturing as she herself is becoming a fulfilled and contributing adult. Her early bitterness and anger toward her parents are mellowing into awareness and acceptance. A compelling, positive story for any collection serving YAs.?Dottie Kraft, Fairfax County Public Schools
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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What a great memoir!!! You HAVE TO READ IT!!!,
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Ce commentaire est de: Mama's Girl (Paperback)
This book was very good, it wasn't excellent but it was good.Although the beginning of the book might not get your full attention keep reading.This book talks about the trials and errors of the life of Veronica Chambers.One of the main issues of this book is domestic violence, and how she and her mother deal with it.I'm sure the title might not seen interesting but give it a chance.You will see that not everyone has a perfect life and that you can succeed in many things and accomplish many goals.
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Mama's Girl,
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Ce commentaire est de: Mama's Girl (Paperback)
Mama's Girl was a great book. I really liked how Veronica explained everything and said everything correct. She had struggles almost everyday of her life and she overcame them almost every time.I loved that. I also like how the story was detailed; it was like you are Veronica. I learned from this book not to be selfish because it will come back. I think my friend Lee should read it because he has struggles everyday and he needs to know how to deal with them.
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Forgetting the past,
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Ce commentaire est de: Mama's Girl (Paperback)
I liked this book because it reminds me of my mother. Whenever my mom was around 13 years-old her dad would go to clubs. This book should be read by teenagers because it has bad words and little kids should not be reading this kind of book. If I was Vickie I would put my stepmom in jail for beating me up. By reading this book I feel how she felt because of all the beating and cursing of her dad. I wouldn't like to be in her spot because I would probably run away from home. I think she shouldn't forgive her mom because her mom really didn't pay attention to her. I learned to have patience before doing something that you would regret later in life. Veronica had lots of patience because she never argued with her parents instead she kept things to herself.
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