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"'We need to complete our mission. As soon as you finish our little task, I'll take care of you. But I have to make sure I can really trust you and that you're doing what you promise. I don't need you to suddenly develop a case of motherly love.
Ava let out a surprised laugh. 'That isn't going to happen. Yancey never showed any daughterly love when she testified against me. Any motherly love I felt for her went out the window of that courtroom,' she added, with a growling edge entering ther voice. 'Your timing in approaching me couldn't have been better. A chance to get back at Yancey and get rich? What a golden opportunity.'
'Yeah, for the both of us. I can't tell you how many nights I've sat up and thought of ways to get revenge on Yancey Braxton for what she did to me and my family.
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'You're almost as sinister as me.'"
-from the book, Mama Dearest
Mama Dearest
In July 2009, the literary world lost one of its most powerful and poignant voices with the untimely death of ten-time New York Times bestselling author E. Lynn Harris. But as we mourn our loss, we can celebrate his life by savoring the antics of one of his most memorable characters, Yancey Harrington Braxton, in her most diva-licious adventure yet. After a series of setbacks, both professional and personal, singer, actress and diva supreme Yancey Braxton is ready to prove that she’s got more dazzle and star power than ever before and decides what better way to showcase these than on her own reality television series? The only obstacle standing in the way of her comeback is her competitive mama dearest, Ava, whose stint in prison for attempted murder has done little to quell her own ruthless ambition. And speaking of motherhood… there’s another obstacle that’s going to take Yancey completely by surprise. Madison B., now the hottest ticket in the music industry thanks to the popular show American Star, also happens to be the daughter Yancey gave up long ago. Filled with sex, secrets and betrayal, Mama Dearest is E. Lynn Harris at his finest!
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Pocket Books/Simon & Schuster ( September 22, 2009 )
Item #: 25-5391
ISBN: 9781439158906
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 0.94 inches
Product Weight: 16.0 ounces
GREAT READ!!!
November 19, 2009
Loved the book but was saddened at end since this was E. Lynn's last one.
Reviewer: Gail
Excellent
November 18, 2009
I loved this book, but once I got to the end, reality set in and I was sadden because this was his last book. R.I.P. E. Lynn Harris
Reviewer: Cynthia
Great Read
November 13, 2009
This book really hit home. Having adopted siblings, I understand the pain they go through trying to know their past.
Reviewer: Dee
A Great Read
November 13, 2009
This is a good book. Relating to many parents that have given their child up for adoption and years later find out their success. Yancey actually changes and is much more mature. A page turner, I couldn't put the book down once I started. I think there may have been another part after the way it ended but we will always remember E Lynn.
RIP: E Lynn Harris (We will always love and support you)
Reviewer: Carla S
November 12, 2009
I have read all of E.L. Harris' books. He will be sadly missed. Mama Dearest was such a great read. I am really hoping there is a book 3. The ending left me wanting to read more. ANOTHER GREAT BOOK BY E. LYNN HARRIS.
Reviewer: Wanda
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