Brother, I'm Dying Audiobook

" Made me want to read all her books "

" The writing was good and the story engaging enough, but there were times when I felt she was trying too hard. The simple telling of her family's story would have been enough - the additional (almost hysterical) drama was a turn-off. "

" I really liked this novel a lot, it was very well written. I like how the story was really about two fathers, Edwidge's biological father and her uncle, who had both been a father to Edwidge at various times in her life. I liked learning a bit about the Haitian culture, one in which I basically have read or really know nothing about. As you gather from the title, it is not necessarily a light hearted read with a happy ending. Yet, I do feel like it raised issues that should be discussed and our poignant to all of humanity, regardless of race or culture. It is a story of the human spirit, of love, of duty, and of ethics. It will be fun to discuss at book club! "

" An interesting family saga about families separated with parents in exile and children sgrowing bck home and away from their parents. Haiti's turmoils seen from New york and vice versa. "

" True story of a Hatian family told against the backdrop of the political turmoil of the country. Some family members immigrate to US and some stay in Haiti. It all takes places pre-earthquake. It's a little bit like House on Sugar Beach which is about a family in Liberia. If you liked that you'd like this as well. "

" Raw, real, and human. A personal story of processing death, injustice, family and belonging. I did not read this as a book, I listened to an audio version read by the author and found it very poiniant. As I begin dealing with aging parents, I found much to recognize and appreciate in her experience, and I learned a lot about another culture, which added to me. "

" Oh it was so sad. "

" Stunning, heartbreaking memoir from Danticat. "

" Nice to know a little about Danticat given I've read so much of her fiction. "

" Look into the immigrant experience and the failuree of US policies in the Caribean, as one family copes with separation from family and roots. "

" Loved the way it was written. Gives a good idea of what life is like for immigrants and life in Haiti "

" This book is hard to categorize. It's a biography of a multi-generational Haitian family with members living in Haiti and New York. The strong family ties are endearing and heart touching, but it's a bit disjointed. "

" An easy read, but by far, one of the most touching, gripping stories. I love the way she weaved her families history with important cultural and political moments. "

" I read this book for my Diversities class about immigrants. I thought it was going to be hard for me to get through, but it was easy to read and went fast! It obviously wasn't one of my favorite books ever but it was very interesting! "

" Fascinating and touching story, but somehow the writing just didn't pull me in and make me care about the characters enough to make this a page-turner. "

" I still don;t like this book. "

" Don't read this book in public. I was bawling like a baby on the subway, not a good look. "

" Really good book. Terribly sad though. Especially if you can relate to it in anyway. A plus for me was that I learned some Creole from the text because the author likes to write phrases in both languanges. "

" Interesting look at life in Haiti before the earthquake, and Haitian immigration to the U.S. "

" fabulous read, really enjoyed it, such a touching reflection of the realities of other parts of the world, highly recommend it "

" I was looking for powerful words from strong women. I found them. "

" This is more a story about her father's life (and tragic death) than about the author. Wonderfully written. "

" The first six CDs contain a fascinating and well-written narrative detailing amazing episodes in the life of Edwige, her father, and the uncle who raised her for much of her childhood. The seventh CD breaks your heart. "

" A devastating story. Very powerfully told. An eye opener. It is a memoir of her childhood, focusing on the men (father, uncle) in her life. "

" Simply amazing - definitely the most important autobiography I have read in my adult life. Edwidge Danticat never fails to impress and move me. "

" Fabulous narrative of the struggles of Haitians in America. Heartbreaking and uplifting at times "

" This is more a story about her father's life (and tragic death) than about the author. Wonderfully written. "