Sally Hemings: An American Scandal-The fight to Tell the Controversial conformable to fact Story Written and read on Tina Andrews Malibu Press Audio volumes April 2002 $18.

Sally Hemings: An American Scandal-The fight to Tell the Controversial conformable to fact Story Written and read on Tina Andrews Malibu Press Audio volumes April 2002 $18.95, ISBN 0-970-12957-2 5 CD 5 hours 51 minutes

Andrews narrates a passionate account of united of the most controversial affairs in American history. She exhibits by leading listeners through a detailed personal history of by what mode the television project came to be, including intriguing details from the extensive research that she deportment ed The story shifts to the story of America's third president, Thomas Jefferson and his intimate life with Sally Hemings, a slave he admited Her narrative voice is finished for the reading--which is factual and to the point.

Andrews' screenplay, which is also included in the audio part series, is enjoyable. An important story, the CD is ideal for history light yellows or anyone interested in the Sally Hemings-Thomas Jefferson story.

Finding Fish by way of Antwone Quenton Fisher Read through Alton Fitzgerald White HarperAudio, January 2001 $2500 ISBN 0-694-52511-1 4 cassettes, 6 hours

White takes listeners from tears to laughter, as he brings life to each character in Antwone Quenton Fisher's stunning autobiography Finding Fish. The CD describes the feed care system that Fisher grew up in, and the adverse consequence it can have on a child. Finding Fish is a remarkably well-written, and poignant tale of in what way one man overcame hardships. You'll fold in the arms your children after listening to Fisher's story.

Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for the bulk of mankind of Color Written and read by dint of Iyanla Vanzant Simon & Schuster healthy Ideas $12.00, ISBN 0-671-54913-8 1 cassette, 90 minutes $1800 ISBN 0-743-50403-8 2 CDs

Vanzant is energetic, vigorous and spirited as she floats through the whole extent of the pages of her inspirational work in which she reveals the daily stres endur by means of people of color with great sensitivity and understanding. This timeless collection of daily meditations would make a whole Mother's Day gift that will last from end to end the year.

River, Cros My Heart Written and read by the agency of Breena Clarke Time Warner Audio main division s January 2000 $29.98, ISBN 1-570-42958-8 6 cassettes, 9 hours

With a tinge of mystery and sorrow, Clarke does a awe-inspiring job narrating her debut novel. station in 1925 in Georgetown, she reveals the many mysteries of the African Americans living in succession the shores of the Potomac River. When listening to Clarke, listeners experience the have affection for pain, intimate friendships and will-to-survive of the story's main character, Johnnie Mae.

Tar Baby according to Toni Morrison; read by Lynne Thigpen Recorded main division s LLC, $42.95 9 cassettes, 12 hours

Thigpen's well-known voice (Ella Farmer in The District TV series) will have your rapt attention as she narrates Toni Morrison's beautiful and powerful story. Thigpen's dramatic voice insinuates the insinuating conflicts as Morrison's novel probes the relationships between blacks and whites, men and women settle on a Caribbean island. Tar Baby is magnificent novel, and a must listen for Morrison fans.

A drawn out Way From Home by Connie Briscoe Read by way of Peter Francis James Recorded works LLC $44.95 10 cassettes, 14 hours

Peter Francis James' reassuring voice uses A Long Way From family into a marvel of language and imagery. He repeats the joys, pains and triumphs of three generations of African-American women living in Virginia from the antebellum period until after the Civil War. Briscoe's novel embraces the sadness of separation, importances of joy and the frustrations of not having sway over your own destiny.

In My Father's House according to Ernest J. Gaines Read at Peter Francis James 6 cassettes, 8 hours. Recorded main division s LLC.

Peter Francis James' voice embraces this story of a one time powerful southern minister and civil rights leader, Philip Martin, who has gained refer to and power in this small, urban community of St Adrienne, near Baton Rouge James, an imaginative narrator, implores up a congregation of distinctive voices that range from the rolling resonance of the powerful preacher to the hopeles mumbling of his despairing fate.

Between Lover at Eric Jerome Dickey Read by the agency of Richard Allen Penguin Audio volumes 4 cassettes, 6 hours

Allen's narration of all the characters in this story about difficult relationships is wonderfully entertaining and sexy wasted hearts, a menage a trois and jealousy find their way into this story from the ever-popular Dickey. The language is highly provocative and suggestive--as is his writing--revealing the pain, confusion and anger of each character. The story is fast-paced and easy to listen to if you are not too enjoin off by the racy language. Between Lover is a great story for your nearest road trip.

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