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NAACP Image Award winner and Essence best-selling author ReShonda Tate Billingsley pens novels featuring intense soul-searching and relatable characters. Magazine executive Lance Kingston is overjoyed at his recent marriage to beautiful attorney Tia Jiles - then he discovers her dark secret. Tia is bipolar, and her illness creates violent impulses she can't control. Now Tia is pregnant, and Lance knows that to save his marriage, and his unborn child, he'll have to find a solution.
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"I came across the movie "The secret she kept" by mistake about 2 months ago and i was moved to know that there actually so many other people out there whose lives appear to be perfect but in reality struggle with mental illnesses, however, the book? the audio book rather, Wow! i haven't the words to describe how beautiful and remarkable this book is. This book has touched my heart in every sense of the word, it has given me hope! A lot of hope. Tia is a strong woman and i think i understand why it took her a while to come clean, having a mother in denial and having a friend only to get such treatment, Wo!!! because oh well they are so many lucendas out there lol regardless Transparency is always important in a relationship better still a marriage. Having a mental illness is not an easy thing and it's sad how we black fox like to ignore mental illnesses and instead say things like " it's all in one's head" or " it's all part of growing up, it will pass, we've all felt lost" or that its a sign of weakness... ah ah people that's a no no! The earlier a mental illness is treated and accepted the better. Lance exercises patience,the kind of patience that can only be exercised when love is truly genuine. Tia's Mother is in denial but i like how she sticks to God in every senario. Beautiful!!"
— Geraldah Jayraldah (5 out of 5 stars)
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" This was a very good book. Easy to listen to. I coild not pur it down. the storyline was a reality check for people who are in denial about love ones with mental health and how it can take a toll on a family. Even though it was a story it help me open my eyes to caring for a loved one. I have two family members with a mental illness a brother and mother. The love that Lance had and determination proves true love can conquer anything. "
— Dee, 5/5/2017 -
" This was the January book club meeting. We all enjoyed the book, very well written. The book kept you wanting more "
— Sophia, 2/11/2014 -
" LOVED IT ;-) ENJOYED HOW SHE INCOPERATED MENTAL ILLNESS INTO A GREAT STORY LINE... ONCE AGAIN ANOTHER REASON RESHONDA S ONE OF MY FAVS. "
— Sonia, 2/9/2014 -
" Really good insight into the taboo subject of mental illness. It was a blessing to read. "
— Kim, 1/24/2014 -
" Pretty good read. Tia really needed help. I dont know how Lance stayed w/her through all her crazy spells, of plastic flowers, purple walls, getting arrested, walking two miles pregnant in heels to want to buy crack, smh! This book was crazy! but had a very good mesage. I applaud ReShonda for this book! Great Job! "
— Janae, 1/24/2014 -
" The author did a great job in writing this novel. This novel speaks of mental illness. From the authors point of view it gave a lot of insights on what a person with a mental illness goes through, how the family is affected and how people who don't really understand the illness can act. It is so important that we continue to educate ourselves about this disease. Great job again to Reshonda Tate Billingsley. "
— Ellowyn, 1/19/2014 -
" A quick read! Great job explaining mental illness gave me insight on bipolar illness. "
— Latrel, 1/12/2014 -
" Great book...haven't been able to put it down. "
— Anetra, 12/17/2013 -
" This gave a good example of how real mental illness is and should not be taken lightly! "
— Tonia, 12/11/2013 -
" Tia had me on a roller-coaster! It wasn't just entertainment for me, because the entire time I was reading .. I was thinking--this is life for some. A highly-suggested read. "
— Nakia, 12/9/2013 -
" Awesome look into what happens when mental illness is not addressed. "
— Cheris, 12/5/2013 -
" Very good story, some parts of the book almost had me in tears. "
— Charmaine, 11/17/2013 -
" i would highly recommend this book. it is different from anything she has written. it is about mental illness and a real eye opener "
— Terri, 9/23/2013 -
" This illness is still a taboo kept secret. "
— Linda, 8/9/2013 -
" I Love Reshonda Tate Billingsley's novels. She really keep the pages turning with her witty characters and Christian messages that are so timely and relative to today's society. I will continue to read her books and highly recommend her. "
— Natalie, 8/2/2013 -
" I love all of her books and this was no exception. This story brings mental health issues to life and I read it cover to cover as soon as I opened it. "
— Kimberly, 6/28/2013 -
" Absolutely loved it!! The book educated and supplied a form of comic relief at times, but the end result showed the power of GOD and love. Would definiately recommend. "
— Lisa, 6/9/2013 -
" I wasn't wowed by this book, but the subject caught my attention. This is a topic that must be talked about more in the African American community, and ReShonda's audience is a broad community which may include some Vivian's and Tia's! "
— Kiswana, 2/21/2013 -
" this is one of my favorite authors "
— Teri, 2/11/2013
About ReShonda Tate Billingsley
ReShonda Tate Billingsley is an award-winning journalist, a sought-after motivational speaker and poet, and winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature. Her awards and honors include induction into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame and the Texas Literary Hall of Fame. Two of her novels have been made into television movies.
About Patricia R. Floyd
Patricia R. Floyd has narrated dozens of audiobooks throughout her career, including Denise Nicholas’ Freshwater Road and Ellease Southerland’s Let the Lion Eat Straw. Balanced with her audiobook work, she has directed several plays at Stamford Theatre Works. She has won five AudioFile Earphones Awards.