A Piece of Cake: A Memoir

Truely an inspiration...

This is the first non-fiction book that I've ever read, and I must say, it's opened the doors for me to read more of these books. I can't speak for anyone else, and I don't know if anyone feels the same as myself, but, this was truely inspirational, and very well written. It was a little dry in the beginning, but it was a page turner. I love Cupcake for what's she's accomplished, and overcome not many people, let alone women come back from that point. This book really opened my eyes to a lot of things that occur daily in society, and we overlook. I'm only 24yrs. old, and as a child, my mom smoked crack, and I never knew why, or what is was, or effect it had on her mind, or her body, but I see now. I remember her staying up all night, and sleeping all day. Now, she never sold any of our 'my sister and I' things, but she did sell quite a bit of her own, and she would be so ashamed when we asked her about it. She smoked for about 10 yrs. which was much of my child-hood, and I felt so left out as a child. But, what I can say, we were never molested, or mistreated in any way, our family stood in while she was in her addiction, and we never needed, or wanted for anything. Every holiday, or occasion, we had it all. The one thing that still hurts her til this day, was when she stayed up one night getting high, and wasn't able to get me or herself up the next morning to attend my Kindergarten Graduation. She still cries when she thinks about it. As a child, I always wondered why she couldn't just stop, but I know now, that she was addicted, and she couldn't stop on her own. But, just like Cupcake, she prayed, and spoke to God, and has been clean for 15yrs. now. And I thank the Lord for bringing her through, as well as protecting us, as she went through those things. I thank God for Cupcake as well, reading this book, brought me and my mom even closer. And I'd like to thank Cupcake for letting me into her life, to view my own more clearly. God Bless.

13 out of 14 people found this review helpful.

Not believable

I found this book in a friend's vehicle and decided to read it based on the summary. Although it is a good 'story', it is not a real believable one. Cupcake was usually too high to remember to pay her bills, take her birth control pills, and take a shower... am I really expected to believe that she can remember such intricate details to write a memoir? She was always abused, not a good day ever in this story! Give me a bigger break than she got for publishing this awful piece of work. Her story also implied how stupid the world is and she is the only smart one, she was hired over and over again by law firms 'attorneys who are well educated', interviewed and offered positions while wearing miniskirts and other revealing clothing. Also, what father do you know would allow a husband to almost kill thier daughter and he stay quiet in his room to allow her to fix her own problems. Come on Cupcake, or is it really La'vette? What planet do you think we live on? Lots of folks think this is sensational because it is. Sensationally unreal and not believable!!!

5 out of 24 people found this review helpful.

Excellent!

I couldn't put this book down. It is AMAZING what Cupcake has accomplished. I do, however, find it a little hard to believe that she remembered so much, given how drugged up and drunk she was. Still though, it was an incredible book. Very inspirational and emotional.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Amazing...

I couldn't put this book down. It is truely amazing what this woman went through, and what a strong person she became.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Run to the store and buy this book NOW

I loved this Book. It is the best book I have ever read. I buy several copies as gifts every year for Christmas. No matter where you are in life this book will touch and inspire you. It reminds us that every day we are blessed with choices and possibilities to change our lives for the better or to help change the life of another human being for the better.
Cupcake was used as an instrument of Gods love and teachings. A hard life like no other, she lays it all out on the line and exposes her soul. You will be laughing crying and cheering her on.
Be careful, when you read this book you will get lost and not be able to stop until you finish reading it.
Like me, you will be proud and better off of having known a piece a Cupcake Brown.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

wow!

I cant get over how emotinaly moving this book is. It made me cry. in the first night of reading it I read 74 pages and stayed up untill 4am reading and barly even noticed. this is by far one of the best book I have ever read! I must worn that is can be very disturbing and emotionaly provoking for some more sensitive readers. But over all it is a grate book and a big eye opener.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Good

Good

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great book!

Worth buying!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

real life

at first the story seemed too hard to believe, I guess alot of us just dont want to believe this happens everyday to so many. because she beat the odds and lived to tell it is probably what is the hardest to believe. This book will give others hope when they think there is none, and will open up doors they thought they could never get through. When I first started reading this book I kept thinking this girl is gonna die before its over. It is like rooting for a fighter when he gets knocked down, you scream get up, get up! Every paragraph got you more involved. I would like to recommend other books of inspiration but I cannot think of a one that could equal hers except maybe Helen Keller. In Cupcakes case it was the blindness of others that beat her down.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Good Book

I loved this!! Very inspiring

Heartfelt

A must read

Amazing

Cupcake is true motivation. It is never too late to change.

Very inspirational

All I have to say is this book is amazing and it made me realize if Cupcake can survive everything she went through, I can survive too!

GRO

Great book for someone who has battle with drugs/alcohol abuse. No a great book for anyone who dared to be more. I'm stilled baffled as to how she did it. Never underestimate the power of prayer. I pray that everyone of my beautiful African American young daughters read it, and i pray that you too may have a Ken in your life.

Loooove this book!

I absolutely love this book. I have the hard cover copy from when it first came out and i have actually read it 5 times now and everytime it is just as shockin, intriguing and horrifing as the first time. If you are lookin for a great story you should definitely read this. My only complaint is that i wish i had it on my nook without having to purchase it again

Good Read

Cupcake surely went through a lot as explained in her memoir. It was definitely a long read which felt that it would never end... I say Good read because I cannot say BAD read because this is pertaining to her life as she is sharing it to the world of readers.
For future readers, please beware of the things written in this book as it may "school" you of the substances that surround us everyday.. And also how EASY it is to access these substances.. Enjoy!

Excellent

Words cant describe this book neither can a star rating system. If you have ever felt the need to give up this is a must read it is written very well and it goes in depth on the struggles and challenges one can face get this book now.

Good read

Was a little slow at the end..but a very interestesting story.

lend meee!

I want this book

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Wonderful book

This is such a great book and I recommend it to all my friends. We hear about addicts but really don't understand what they go through and do to get another high. Could not put this book down. Unbelievable story and beautifully written. Will probably read it again one day.