God Don't Like Ugly Free Audiobook Download by Mary Monroe
The narrator brings the story to life in a way I would have never imagined. Even though this is book is about Mary, who is a very flawed character and she has some dark secrets, it was an entertaining read.
Denise Burse is a narrator who can convey the most diverse emotions. In order to do this, she has had 45 years of experience as a professional actress and voice coach for radio and television. This book gives you an inside view of the life of Mary Monroe, who is biracial and was adopted by a white family. The audiobook gives you insight into how, as children, Mary felt she didn't belong in her own skin and how her adoptive parents supported her when she started feeling that way.
God Don't Like Ugly is a love story and a mystery. It follows the life of Jane, who's been in an abusive relationship for many years. One day, she meets her fellow preacher Pastor Tom. They end up going on a first date and then she realizes that he's not what she thought he would be. She spends time with him to figure out if they can have a future together but soon realizes that she may not get the answers she was looking for.
Denise Burse's voice is very soothing and calming as she tells the story of a girl growing up in America during the 1950s. The girl struggles with her weight and self-image and her parents are disappointed in her for wanting to be thin. As she grows older, the girl realizes God doesn't like ugly, but He likes those who wait on Him and keep His commandments.
"God Don't Like Ugly" is an endearing and sometimes unpalatable story of a quirky woman's quest to find God. When Denise Burse's boyfriend breaks up with her, she realizes that God might be the only person who still wants her after all. Denise embarks on a journey around the world and beyond in search of meaning in what can seem like a soul-crushing time in her life.
God Don't Like Ugly is a book about a young girl who is looking for love. Her lack of confidence and dreamy eyes make her the ideal target for bullies, but then God comes to her rescue.
Published Date | 2008-10-10 |
Duration | 14 hours 32 minutes |
Author | Mary Monroe |
Narrated | Denise Burse |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | Family Life, Black Literature |