Tumbling, Diane McKinneyWhetstone
Tumbling, Diane McKinneyWhetstone
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Tumbling

Author: Diane McKinney-Whetstone

Narrator: Myra Lucretia Taylor

Unabridged: 13 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/21/2012


Synopsis

Tumbling is a national best-seller from an exhilarating new voice in African-American fiction. Set in Philadelphia in the 1940s and 50s, this emotionally inspiring story revolves around Noon and Herbie, a couple with more than a few obstacles to overcome. They raise two girls left on their doorstep, struggle to keep their unconsummated marriage alive, and fight to save their urban neighborhood from development. Both Noon and Herbie have secrets. Because of this she can't be intimate with her husband, and he sneaks out to a hot jazz singer named Ethel--who has a secret of her own. When the city proposes to build a road through their neighborhood, Noon begins a crusade to keep it from happening--and maybe save her marriage in the process. Tumble into this amazing novel and feel the love and warmth of a special block in South Philly. This is an extraordinary depiction of the true meaning of family and fellowship, with a realistic mix of both joy and sorrow.

About Diane McKinney-Whetstone

The author of the critically acclaimed novels Tumbling, Tempest Rising, Blues Dancing, Leaving Cecil Street, and Trading Dreams at Midnight, Diane McKinney-Whetstone is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Black Caucus of the American Library Association’s Literary Award for Fiction, which she won twice. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bill on October 04, 2016

This was really beautiful& warm… Noon and Herbie’s marriage has suffered and is on the brink of separation but a package that was left at their front door will bring major changes into their lives and the community. Diane managed to capture the atmosphere of the 1950s in Philadelphia, she......more

Goodreads review by Felisa on April 12, 2016

Excellent Excellent Read......more

Goodreads review by Jamal on September 17, 2012

Such an awesome story....The way The writer Tied Ethels past into her present activity was just .....Wow! I loved how she viewed her promiscuity as saving That one life that she was unable to do as a child....just an all around great story from a great author I must read more from ms. whetstone......more

Goodreads review by La Tonya on March 21, 2015

Enjoyable read. It is amazing what love can overcome. What a true belief in God can accomplish, when you are set in knowing what you believe is true. This book centers around faith. Faith of characters and true love.......more

Goodreads review by Roy on March 09, 2015

This story of a uniquely formed African American family that takes place in Philadelphia during the 40's and 50's is a deeply moving one. The marriage of Herbie and Noon is made vulnerable by the fact that it is not consummated due to a dark secret in Noon's past. She escapes her demons through chur......more