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    Tumbling
    Tumbling
    Tumbling
    Audiobook13 hours

    Tumbling

    Written by Diane McKinney-Whetstone

    Narrated by Myra Lucretia Taylor

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    Tumbling is a national best-seller from an exhilarating new voice in African-American fiction. Set in Philadelphia in the 1940s and 50s, this emotionally inspiring story revolves around Noon and Herbie, a couple with more than a few obstacles to overcome. They raise two girls left on their doorstep, struggle to keep their unconsummated marriage alive, and fight to save their urban neighborhood from development. Both Noon and Herbie have secrets. Because of this she can't be intimate with her husband, and he sneaks out to a hot jazz singer named Ethel--who has a secret of her own. When the city proposes to build a road through their neighborhood, Noon begins a crusade to keep it from happening--and maybe save her marriage in the process. Tumble into this amazing novel and feel the love and warmth of a special block in South Philly. This is an extraordinary depiction of the true meaning of family and fellowship, with a realistic mix of both joy and sorrow.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateSep 21, 2012
    ISBN9781470325398
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    Diane McKinney-Whetstone

    The author of the critically acclaimed novels Tumbling, Tempest Rising, Blues Dancing, Leaving Cecil Street, and Trading Dreams at Midnight, Diane McKinney-Whetstone is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Black Caucus of the American Library Association’s Literary Award for Fiction, which she won twice. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband. For more on Diane McKinney-Whetstone please visit www.mckinney-whetstone.com or follow her on Twitter @Dianemckwh.

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    • 5/5
      Great colorful book about family dynamics … Very enjoyable for a Saturday afternoon read!
    • 5/5
      it's My Favorite.

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    • 5/5
      Wonderful!!!
      Couldn't put it down! The reader was fantastic! Enjoy!
    • 3/5
      A colourful novel, full of like minded people. I like McKinney-Whetstone's style, and plan to read more of her books
    • 5/5
      I didn't really get into this one the first time but for some reason I perservered; it was worth it.