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Overview

Mama Don't Like Ugly takes readers on a journey of Dana Calhoun's life growing up in Nautica, Louisiana - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Her Mama, a young light-skinned pharmacist, holds the title as her number one hater, all because she dislikes her dark skin. Regardless of her unconditional love for her Mama, she encounters a cycle of torment.

When Mama bathes Dana, she tries to scald her with hot water. She neglects her to the point where she is malnourished. She tosses her around like a doll. Out of shame, she relaxes her hair two days in row. She watches a pedophile grab her. She steals money from her just to prove a point. Once Dana challenges her, she finds Mama's hands wrapped around her neck - praying that she does not die.

These snapshots of Dana's life give insight into the abuse and neglect that she endures growing up. Still, she longs for her Mama's acceptance before she goes off to college. Will Mama finally realize that Dana is a beautiful person in spite of her dark skin or will she spew those hateful words, "Mama Don't Like Ugly!"

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780983346104
  • Publisher: NCM Publishing
  • Publication date: 3/31/2011
  • Pages: 202
  • Sales rank: 875,317
  • Product dimensions: 0.46 (w) x 5.50 (h) x 8.50 (d)

Meet the Author

Rekaya Gibson writes about dating, food, and romance in her fiction novels, “The Food Enchantress” and “The Food Temptress.” Her third installment, a cookbook, will hit bookstores and online retailers in November 2010. Stay tuned for details about her upcoming book, “Mama Don’t Like Ugly” and her children’s book, “Are There French Fries in Heaven?”

In her spare time, Rekaya freelance writes. Some of her articles have appeared in “The Dollar Stretcher Newsletter,” Lake of the Ozarks Second Home Living Magazine, Relocating in Saint Louis Magazine. In addition, she conducts wine tastings as a Wine Consultant for WineShop at Home.

Rekaya enjoys dancing, dining at restaurants, and exploring free community events. She was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She now resides in Hampton, Virginia. To learn more about the author or to schedule book signings, interviews, and other events, go to www.rekayagibson.com.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 9, 2012

    Sad

    How does a mother not like her child, because of the color of her skin?

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  • Posted May 8, 2012

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    I really enjoyed this book. This was my first time reading fro

    I really enjoyed this book. This was my first time reading from this author, but i really enjoyed it. This author took you on such a journey from the time Dana was a baby it was great to get the first hand view of the things she was seeing and experiencing, which made the book more real. The book takes us from day one to the child is a teenager and you get to read and experience the things she does.

    The mother in this book I could not STAND!! who treats their child like that and some of the things she did to her was like wow this woman should not have been allowed to have children she was just pure evil.

    Though the book had a lot of rough moments it didnt have a good moral behind it... letting you know just because someone tries to stand in your way and stop you from doing great things doesnt mean that you have to fall into that you determine your own destiny!!

    I really enjoyed this book and recommend others read it!
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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 18, 2012

    Incredible emotional journey

    In the first few chaps, I was extremely bored disgusted by the perspective I was forced to read in. Decided to finish the book just for the sake of finishing....ending up being a great read. This is such an emotion roller coaster. I found myself rooting for Dana like a cheerleader. What a great depiction of struggle and triump!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 22, 2012

    Highly recommend!

    Get ready to learn about triumph, love, and forgiveness.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 18, 2012

    Good one

    Tear jerker....good read

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