Diane McKinney-Whetstone, the award-winning and best-selling author of Tumbling, presents Trading Dreams at Midnight-an Essence Book Club Recommended Read. Back in 1984, 15-year-old Neena's mother left and never came back. And now Neena is following in her footsteps. "[A] poignant, multigenerational story . An achingly tender portrait of familial love and pain."-Booklist
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"Ms. Mckinney-Whetstone lives in Philadelphia and she superbly describes the city in a way that only a resident could. Additionally, she writes a darn good novel. This is very good--not as good as "Blues Dancing," my favorite of hers, but I thoroughly enjoyed it, and was sorry when it ended." — Mary (4 out of 5 stars)
"Ms. Mckinney-Whetstone lives in Philadelphia and she superbly describes the city in a way that only a resident could. Additionally, she writes a darn good novel. This is very good--not as good as "Blues Dancing," my favorite of hers, but I thoroughly enjoyed it, and was sorry when it ended."
" I generally love this author, but this book was not as great to me. The characters never seem to develop and that is usually what I like about this author. "
" This author never lets me down. Being a Philly native, I absolutely LOVE reading her novels based in my hometown. "
" Love, love, love this book! "
" A dark drama of a generation of three women dealing with menta illness, alcoholism and family secrets. Moves a bit slow; author uses flashback sequences as a handy aid. Lots of potential, but I needed more character development. "
" liked how this book flowed. and really liked the character development. didn't want it to end. "
" Though I read the book some years ago, I'm listening to the audio version now. "
" This is an eerie, profoundly sad novel. I found myself caring deeply for the characters and hoping that their pain would lift somehow. "
" I'd read mixed reviews about this title, but I'm glad I didn't let that stop me from picking it up anyway. This novel was a treat and my first introduction to Mckinney-Whetstone's work. Now, I intend to go back and read her other titles. "
" Not my favorite McKinney-Whetstone book, but a solid, good read. I would give it 3 1/2 stars if I could. "
" Pertains to the complexities of relationships between several generations of women, under many different circumstances. A rich novel, with a bit of a dark side, that I really enjoyed. "
" I normally love Diane McKinney-Whetstone, but this book left was just awful. I didn't like any of the characters and hated the slow psycho mind of the main character. "
" This is probably not the type of book that one should read in the midst of a national and personal economic crisis. BUT, Neena is pure gold. And I had to laugh at "granite - the new formica" "
" This book was another winner for Diane McKinney-Whetstone. The story was enjoyable, sent in the city of Philadelphia. Easy read, I won't hesitate to recommend this book to my friends. "
" Friday Night Book Club "
Diane McKinney-Whetstone is the author of five acclaimed novels and the recipient of numerous awards, including the American Library Association’s Black Caucus Literary Award for Fiction, which she won twice. She teaches fiction writing at the University of Pennsylvania and lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Greg.
Shari Peele is an audiobook narrator whose readings include In the Doctor’s Bed by Brenda Jackson, Man Enough for Me by Rhonda Bowen, When I Get Where I’m Going by Cheryl Robinson, and Give Me Fever by Niobia Bryant.
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