SISTER SECRETS
 

I have just started reading a "Sister Secrets" by Breggie James. Has anyone already read this novel? If so did you enjoy it? So far so good.

Sister Secrets is WONDERFUL!!! A few words of advice: take notes, especially if you plan on reading the sequel Beyond Our Mothers' Footsteps

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Kelli
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
12-Delta Nu-94
MAL, Southern Region
Savannah State University c/o 1997

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i've read sisters secrets and i must admit...i was confused at certain points in the book. i thought the book switched scenes to much. it left the reader guessing to much.



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"the ORIGINAL soror from the dirtiest part of the south"
(cheese grits, hogmahs and fatback)

MaMaBuddha
Delta Alpha/Epsilon Tau
Spring 94
the 24th Diva of Perfection

I read the book, and I must say that there were entirely too many characters. At one point I had to reread some chapters just to remember whom was pledging what sorority. I think the book could have been better if there wasn't so many characters interwoven into the plot, and there weren't so many soap-opera-like turns.
Let me know how you feel about the book when you finish.
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i agree with the bee

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"the ORIGINAL soror from the dirtiest part of the south"
(cheese grits, hogmahs and fatback)

MaMaBuddha
Delta Alpha/Epsilon Tau
Spring 94
the 24th Diva of Perfection

SISTER SECRETS as well as BEYOND OUR MOTHER'S FOOTSTEPS are both wonderful books. They are long, have a lot of characters but it is such a deep plot filled with secrets and mystery. This was a book that will stand out in your mind for a long time to come. I read Sister Secrets Christmas Day, it was a Christmas present adn I stayed on the couch all day reading that book.

I began the sequel last night and had to go back and skim Sister Secrets but it was worth it. This was not one of those plots that you "Alredy knew how it would end".

I loved this book and commend the author for writing a book that was so complicated because it made me focus and would not let me put it down!!!

The test of a good book for me is the complication of the plot and my inability to put the book down. Don't give up but take notes on mama/daughter relationships.

I LIKE TO SUPPORT BLACK AUTHORS. CAN SOMEONE WHO'S READ THE BOOK GIVE ME A BRIEF SYNOPSIS WITHOUT GIVING TOO MUCH AWAY? THEN MAYBE I'D GO AND BUY IT.

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KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.
SPR 97
XI LAMBDA

Without giving too much away, you can always go to http://www.amazon.com and type in any title and read their summary.

I am an avid reader, especially of Black Authors, and this book sticks with me. It talks about both fraternity and sorority life and family issues and family secrets.

What are some types of books that you enjoy? If you want, you can e-mail me at dst_1_4_me@yahoo.com and we can talk further.

Crimson Tide, I emailed you today so check it out!

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KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.
SPR 97
XI LAMBDA

Nupe4Life,
If you want to read the book, you can email me and I will give you my copy. Maybe you will enjoy it more than me.
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I READ THE BOOK IT IS EXCELLENT---BREGGIE JAMES PULLED OUT ALOT OF GREEK STEREOTYPES THAT ARE TYPICAL ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES AND PUT THEM ALL INTO HER BOOK----ALSO THE BEEF BETWEEN SORORITIES AND "BABIES MAMAS" AND "BABIES DADDIES" DEFINITELY ADDS DRAMA TO THE BOOK----

I agree but I would add that it also reflects on lifelong friendships that span decades. You truly see these things in the sequel and learn so much more about the older sorors in the sequel as well. It amazed me how many of the daughters lived lives similar to their moms.

This is a must read.

WOW! I did not know sooo many of my sorors read this wonderful book! I just finished it last week and I look forward to reading the sequel. By the way, thanks for letting a sister know that there is, indeed, a sequel. I'm going to pick it up this week. There were a lot of characters, but there connection was so incredible and deep. In the beginning it was a little confusing because of the constant switching back and forth, but as the story progressed things began to fall into place.

Would anyone happen to know if Breggie James is greek?? If so, what organization??

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I READ IN A MAGAZINE THAT BREGGIE JAMES IS AN AKA---SHE DID A MAGAZINE INTERVIEW AND SAID IT---ANOTHER MUST READ IS TIAJUANA BUTLER'S SORORITY SISTERS---IF YOU LIKE SISTER SECRETS YOU WILL LIKE THIS ONE TOO--

I liked both Sister Secrets as well as Sorority Sisters but Sister Secrets has so much mystery and tense moments. It goes beyond pledging a sorority and deals with family secrets and mysteries that span generations.

I'm in the middle of reading Sister Secrets. It's good but it has waaaay too many characters. I have a hard time keeping up with the girls' names. I didn't know there was a sequel. I'll be looking out for it when I'm done.

I read Sister Secrets, Beyond Our Mothers Footsteps and Soroity Sisters and I must say that they are all really good books! I finished all three in about three weeks! The plot twists and characters made Sister Secrets hard to understand but once you get it the book takes on a whole new meaning!

I loved Sister Secrets, however, one has to have a great deal of patients. The mystery and spiritual basis was intriguing, but it's not for everyone. I read Sister Secreets first, Beyond Our Mother's Footsteps and then Sister Secrets again, just to clear up a lot of issues that bothered me before.

One has to have a great deal of patience, not patients, sorry folks.

As I was reading though the post on this book Sister Secrets...I was thinkin to myself that I must go out and get this book...I have heard a lot about it on here and I am very interested in knowin what the book is about. I am not greek but hopes to be greek one day. So I think Imma have to go out and get these three great books (Sister Secrets, Sorority Sisters, and the sequel to Sister Secrets Beyond Our Mothers Footsteps...thanks for the great reviews and you've certainly got my vote as for readin the book....and when I finish I'll let yall know what I thought.
Peace and One!
Queencece

Hey Sorors, Sisterfriends and Gentlemen:

I have the book Sister Secrest sitting on my nightstand right now. I can't wait to crack it open. I went on a book buying frenzy and bought three books on one day...Sister Secrets, Sorority Sisters (good book) and Single Mom (Great Book!!!). I am about to read Sister Secrets and look forward to the mystery and secrets I've read about on this page and in other forums.

PEACE

Sister Secrets is a great book despite the numerous characters and names of fraternities and sororities. I really enjoyed it though. Sorority Sisters was also an excellent book. I read it in a day! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

I liked the two James books, but the first better than the second.

I didn't like the Butler book, too fluff for my personal tastes.

But I didn't like how women came off in all three. I thought BJ's books had manipulative heroines, and TB's were goofy. But it's just me. I did like TB's happy ending though.

One thing I can say, is that seeing what Breggie James has done has inspired me to think about self-publishing as well. I will just have a better editor. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif

Breggie James is my aunt and she is a Delta she pledged at Central Missouri State University the Zeta Lambda chapter.

Wow, that's cool. I wish I knew someone who wrote books. I'm glad you bumped this, I just started reading it last week. Apparently, someone gave it to me last year, but I didn't take it home with me. My sister gave it to me last week, saying I'd left it at her friend's house after she bought it for me, how come I didn't take it? I'm only half-way done, so far I just keep reading the first few chapters over and over, I'M SO CONFUSED. I'll move on after I can get the beginning straight.

that book is very confusing

I had to write out a relationship tree to keep the characters straight! You will definitely need it when you read the sequel.

LOL, I believe you! ;) I'll remember that, thanx.

Anyone else ready T.B.'s book? I kind of read it on accident, I thought it was about something else when I picked it up, but I enjoyed it anyway. I liked how all the girl's backgrounds affected how they acted in the present. Most authors have their characters acting crazy or with major attitudes and don't explain what made them that way.