Breaking the Ties That Bind

Name: Breaking the Ties That Bind
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Gwynne Forster
ISBN: 9781461847625

Author: Gwynne Forster

Narrator: Patricia R. Floyd

Unabridged: 11 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/25/2011

Categories: Fiction, African American & Black Fiction, Women, Romance

Synopsis

Essence best-selling author Gwynne Forster crafts this moving look at a woman's troubled relationship with her mother. Kendra's mom Ginny has let her down her whole life. Yet even now, at 33 years old, Kendra can't say no when her mother asks for help. So, determined to finally distance herself from Ginny's lies, Kendra starts seeing psychologist Sam Hughes. Through Sam, Kendra finds stability, independence, and even a chance at love. But when her mother returns more desperate than ever, Kendra's newfound strength is put to the ultimate test.

About Gwynne Forster

Gwynne Forster was an award-winning, nationally bestselling author of numerous novels, including Whatever It Takes, When the Sun Goes Down, and the Harringtons series. She was also a demographer and former senior United Nations Officer, in which capacities she traveled the world.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brigitta on July 29, 2015

I started this book last night with high hopes. This morning I figured I would finish it. I made it through chapter five, flipped to the epilogue and let the book go. As I read I felt like I was hopping from scene to scene and time to time. The hops weren't smooth. I was drug along, bounced around.......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne Sheahan on September 19, 2024

Writing is very elementary......more

Goodreads review by Samantha-Leigh on August 09, 2018

Loved the complex relationships throughout the book, especially Ginny and Kendra. Kendra' s determination made this an inspiring read, the romance was a bonus.......more

Goodreads review by T.A. on October 30, 2011

Some say that family can be your worst enemy and in Breaking The Ties That Bind by Gwynne Forster readers will find out why. Kendra Richards is an employee at a well-known restaurant and saving money to pay for college. Kendra is pursuing a degree in communications. She has a wonderful relationship......more

Goodreads review by Danyelle on July 07, 2012

Boy did I want to shake Ginny! This book will really stir up emotions and it's good to give your daughters so they will be grateful for all you do as a good mother. I was talking to a young man on my job who said, "Grandmothers are in the clubs with their daughters because they thirty something and t......more