Camillas Roses, Bernice L. McFadden
Camillas Roses, Bernice L. McFadden
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Camilla's Roses

Author: Bernice L. McFadden

Narrator: Robin Miles, Adenrele Ojo, Janina Edwards, Emana Rachelle, Karen Murray

Unabridged: 5 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 06/10/2025


Synopsis

A reissue of a hidden gem from the award-winning author of Sugar, this novel tells the story of a woman who uncovers the fragility of life and the enduring strength of family love.

Camilla’s childhood was immersed in love and chaos, and steeped in perfection. As an adult she hasn’t looked back, refusing to acknowledge the people and places that scarred her so many years ago. But a cancer diagnosis forces Camilla to turn to the past, and all its pain, to save her daughter.

As Camilla discovers the bittersweet limitations of motherhood and reconciliation, she also awakens an inspiring message about the mortality issues we all must face.

Unfolding in a progression of powerful chapters, Camilla’s Roses portrays a life haunted by the past, and the choices we all make to fight for a future.

About The Author

Bernice L. McFadden is the author of nine critically acclaimed novels including SugarLoving DonovanNowhere Is a PlaceThe Warmest DecemberGathering of Waters (a New York Times Editors' Choice and one of the 100 Notable Books of 2012), and Glorious, which was featured in O, The Oprah Magazine and was a finalist for the NAACP Image Award. She is a three-time Hurston/Wright Legacy Award finalist, as well as the recipient of three awards from the BCALA. McFadden lives in Brooklyn, New York.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Arlene♡ on July 03, 2016

Wow.. 4 stars. This is one of the saddest stories I have ever read but it was so good. Camilla is a girl with a seriously rough past, where it seemed like the hits just keep on coming. And grows up to move on with her life never to look to look back, but when she is faced with the presence of cancer,......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on April 07, 2018

There was a lot of pain in this story. The mother of the girls in the family gave each one a middle name of "Rose." First there was Maggie Rose who never seemed to grow up even after a tragic automobile accident that killed Lloyd, the love of her life. And there was Audrey Rose who could not shake h......more

Goodreads review by Charlotte on February 08, 2015

I am a huge fan of Bernice L. McFadden but this book was not one of my favorites by her. It was very well written but it seemed like she threw in every issue a family could possibly have to make it as dysfunctional as possible...drug abuse, prostitution, (unintentional) incest, mental illness, cance......more

Goodreads review by Crystal (Melanatedreader) on January 05, 2021

Bernice does not disappoint. How do you trace a family lineage that runs this deep? She captivates you from the beginning through every intricate detail she unveils. What a talent!......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on June 24, 2012

i loved this book. found it at dollar tree. i could not put it down!! i like how there were 2 points of view for every story!!......more