The road away from home always seems to lead back to our mothers.
I am not, nor will I ever be, the kind of woman who wear... read full description
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May 25, 2009
Jennifer
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The story follows two generation of women, a mother and daughter, as the events of their lives switch point of views from chapter to chapter. The mother, “Babs” is forced into some harsh realities early on in her life, which force her to emotionally close off and strive to be the ultimate 50’s perfect housewife. The daughter, “Laney”, views the event of her mother and her life from an entirely different and perspective and strives to be any one but her mother. As the women grow further and furth
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Mar 10, 2009
Jacki
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I picked this book up because I thought it would be a fun little fluff read between huge books, and I was right to a certain extent, but I was really surprised at the bigger issues that this book took on. Death, rape, being a widow, separating from parents, divorce- just a lot more serious issues that I expected to encounter.
I'm a sucker for books that show life from generation to generation and this was no exception. I think that it was neat to see how Laney really wanted to buck t More...
I'm a sucker for books that show life from generation to generation and this was no exception. I think that it was neat to see how Laney really wanted to buck t More...
Oct 11, 2011
Rebecca
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This book has just become one of my all time favorites. A well written story involving two main characters, a mother and daughter and the love me--love me not lives of both. The story's setting begins in a 1950's yet-to-be-developed North Dallas suburb. The story leads the reader through their lives and into the 21st century. The Cotton Queen's author, Pamela Morsi, doesn't miss a step in guiding the reader along to feel the perils and triumphs of being female and constantly striving to live up
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Aug 25, 2009
Amanda
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I almost stopped reading this book, because the first chapter (written in the third person) didn't hook me, but since I had enjoyed earlier books by Pamela Morsi, I decided to give her another chapter or two. I'm glad I did, because this proved to be an enjoyable story of two generations of women: the June Cleaver and the women's lib generations. If you like women's fiction, you may enjoy this.
Jul 06, 2010
April
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I truly enjoyed this book. I liked the setting, which was Texas, over the last 50 years or so. I enjoyed the characters, who were pretty unpredictable, and fully developed. I just enjoyed it. The ending made sense and I felt a sense of closure when it was all over. I love books with complex, yet still loving mother/daughter relationships. The book didn't move mountains, but I enjoyed the reading; it was a perfect summertime, interesting, light--but not too light, read.
Nov 16, 2009
Andria
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I grabbed this from the library - a reader's choice, and I couldn't put it down. It is an interesting tale of a mother and daughter - every other chapter switching between their lives, each told in their own perspective. Again, a little explicit, but apparently that keeps my attention! Great insight into the life of women in the '50s and '60s.
Jun 26, 2011
Marianne
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I am always drawn to Southern authors and this was a good read. Issues of trust, rape, how women are treated, cultural differences from one era to another..........loyalty, different definitions of what love can mean within a marriage.........It was a great book to read; kept my interest. Read it within 2 days on my cruise.
Dec 06, 2009
Dina
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Fast read, good story, although basing the entire plot on the rape of the mother and her lifelong reaction to the trauma seemed a bit much. I did enjoy the three generations of women growing through the same event, however. The characters were believable, and the sham marriage showed how much we tolerate in order to be loved.
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May 05, 2009
Jan
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This is the story of a mother and daughter. Both become the Cotton Queen in very different eras. It explores how incidents can shape our lives and thus shape our daughters. A sense of family and community provide a safeety net in a place called home.
Jan 23, 2009
Elizabeth
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I got this since the library didn't have Bitsy Bait & Bbque, and I really like the author. Very easy read, but very enjoyable. Interesting historical view of TX during oil 80's and beginning of .com business. I will definitely read Bitsy's.
Jan 25, 2009
Maureen
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Pleasantly surprised. I didn't like the title of the book, but loved the story of a mother and daughter's trials and tribulations. Told from each of their perspectives it proves that if love fails once, there are always second chances
Sep 02, 2010
Lori
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Excellent book. It was very interesting to see the evolution of women throughout the generations on this book --- both how society sees and treats women; and how women in each era see themselves. An interesting read for everyone!!!
Nov 13, 2010
Cynthia
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I really enjoyed this Southern book that takes place in McKinney
Texas which is 15 minutes from where I live. It covers three generations
of women each of which is the Cotton Queen of her generation and
rides in the parade.
Texas which is 15 minutes from where I live. It covers three generations
of women each of which is the Cotton Queen of her generation and
rides in the parade.
Aug 03, 2011
One of the best books I've read in a long time. Unput-downable!! Makes me think back about my own relationship with my mom and how I might have turned out if not for her.
Jul 22, 2011
Teresa
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I really enjoyed this book. I feel like it's worth a read if i learn something and am not just merely entertained. Nicely told story of a family in a small Texas town and their struggles in life.
Nov 11, 2010
Tamra
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Another great book from Pamela Morsi. I love her Texas settings, but most of all I love her multigenerational stories of love and all that we can learn from our family.
Jan 09, 2012
Deb
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I stumbled across this book on one of my many treasure hunts and I'm glad I found it. It was just charming and I can't wait to read more by Morsi.
Oct 07, 2010
Jean
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Really liked this mother-daughter story; the daughter was roughly my age; the story started in the mom's teens. I will see if the author has more.
Jan 26, 2009
Therese
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Loved reading the stories of three generations of women . . . all having the honor of being the "Cotton Queen" of McKinney, Texas.
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Jul 19, 2011
Arsala
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I loved this story! I was reading this at the same time as Serving Crazy with Curry which is also about complex mother-daughter relationships and I definitely enjoyed this story more. It was fascinating to see how these characters grew and evolved and I'm not usually a fan of stories that span several decades but I didn't mind it at all in this book. I guess coming from a mental health background, I was really interested in seeing how Babs would resolve her issues. There were times when I wanted
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Dec 11, 2009
Carmussel
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Morsi does a good job with complex relationships. And she often has a theme that brings her novels beyond romance status.
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Jan 18, 2012
Great book about a mother and daughter. Each chapter alternates the narrative between the two women and they grow up and grow together.
Nov 20, 2009
Nancy
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The title of this book makes you think it is a light, fluffy read but it is more than that. This is a story about a woman and her daughter and their lives and relationships. It goes into what it was like to be a woman in the 50's and how being a woman has changed over the years and how that effects a mother/daughter relationship.
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May 03, 2009
Mich
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fast reading book about three generations of women and their lives in the south. from the 50's to present day
definatly worth picking up
definatly worth picking up
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Dec 12, 2008
Sharon
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I really liked this book...a great story about the relationships between daughters and mothers.
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Aug 03, 2011
Melissa
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Finished this in 2 days. Loved the way it alternated chapters between mother & daughter
