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The Strong, Silent Type
Written by C. Kelly Robinson
Narrated by Lizzie Cooper Davis and Ezra Knight
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Best-selling author C. Kelly Robinson's books have received praise from such esteemed publications as Essence, Publishers Weekly, and the Chicago Sun-Times. Here he delivers a story about two people who find comfort with one another while struggling to overcome life's obstacles. Deacon Davis turns to speech therapy after his debilitating speech impediment costs him his job within the political party his father founded. Maria Oliver, a speech therapist with a shadowy past, discovers that by helping Deacon, she too can find trust and comfort.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Simply stated, The Strong, Silent Type by C. Kelly Robinson is one of the best books this reviewer has read so far in 2005. Although he has four novels under his publishing belt, Robinson’s name is not as widely known as say, Eric Jerome Dickey or E. Lynn Harris. However, if Robinson keeps writing compelling tales like this, he will no longer be a silent bestseller, but a prominent and popular author. While Dickey is the king of drama and Harris brings the DL heat like no other, Robinson ranks supreme in storytelling. He goes back to the basics of a well-written story and combines flawed characters and an engaging plot, with a few twists to boot. More than anything, readers will appreciate the unique and refreshing storyline.The main character, Deacon Davis, is an ex-professional football star who works as an executive director of the American Dream Party, a political organization started by his late father. But when Deacon stutters horribly during an important nationally televised interview, he is forced to resign. Frustrated that his tongue had failed him and cost him his job, he’s determined to do something about his stuttering and get back to fulfilling the duty of continuing his father’s work. He seeks professional help at the Speech Recovery Clinic, where he meets Maria Oliver, an attractive speech therapist. Before either of them knows it, they are breaking the clinic’s fraternizing rule and if anyone finds out, she too, will be out of a job. Adding to her stress is another dilemma. While battling with drugs in the past, she gave her baby to her brother, Thomas and his wife to raise as their own. Now, when Maria is clean and sober with a successful career, she can’t deny the maternal feelings she has. She wants her son back. Despite Thomas’s litigation threats, she wants her son to know the truth, that she is his mother, not his aunt. Maria’s not the only person wanting truth revealed. Deacon’s brother, Miles plans to write a tell-all book, detailing his theory that his father’s mysterious death was not an accident, but an assassination. However, there are a few holes in Miles’ theory, and Deacon knows the one person who can confirm or shatter Miles’ suspicions.The Strong, Silent Type is a great read. C. Kelly Robinson has a masterful way with descriptions that truly bring characters to life. The scenes are vivid and the dialogue, authentic. Robinson should not only be commended for penning an intriguing tale, but he should be applauded for enlightening a few readers, like this reviewer, about the impact stuttering has on people who have the communication disorder. If you’re looking for a book that has it all—romance, suspense, drama and excellent writing—pick up The Strong Silent Type. You won’t be disappointed.