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Overview

"Warm, energetic, and charming." --The Houston Post

Mama Ruby's known for taking things that aren't rightfully hers, like her best friend's stillborn infant, who she brought back to life and christened Maureen. She's also rumored to have done away with her husband. Some fear her, others try their best to avoid her. But Mama Ruby doesn't pay them any mind. Not when she's got the one gift God gave her--her precious baby girl.

"Monroe's literary canvas is painted with verve and humor and passion." --Christian Science Monitor

But growing up with a mama like Ruby is enough to make any half-sane girl wish for something--anything--else. And when Maureen gets the chance to explore the "real" world, you can bet she's going to take it. . .and run like hell.

"There is an electricity and vitality to this novel that makes it unique. Mary monroe is a remarkable talent." --Chicago Sun-Times

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Publishers Weekly
Originally published in 1985, Mary Monroe's engaging debut novel, The Upper Room, features Ruby Montgomery, an obese, indomitable character who steals her best friend's baby daughter and flees to rural Florida, where she establishes herself as an almost mythical figure. The dialogue and setting are reminiscent of Zora Neale Hurston, but the story has a bizarre, violent edge ? la Stephen King. Fantastic and exaggerated, the novel may seem dated in its descriptions of race and sex, but it is a candid portrayal of the cold-blooded yet fascinating Mama Ruby. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780758267344
  • Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
  • Publication date: 4/1/2011
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • Sales rank: 74,555
  • Product dimensions: 4.10 (w) x 6.70 (h) x 1.30 (d)

Meet the Author

Mary Monroe
Mary Monroe
MARY MONROE is the New York Times bestselling author of Deliver Me From Evil, God Don't Play, In Sheep's Clothing, Red Light Wives, God Still Don't Like Ugly, Gonna Lay Down My Burdens, God Don't Like Ugly, The Upper Room, and the novella "Nightmare in Paradise" in Borrow Trouble. An avid traveler, Mary currently lives in Oakland, California.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 9, 2003

    Very Disappointed!!!

    I read this book on recommendation from others that really enjoyed it. I found it bizarre, disturbing and not in the least bit funny. Mama Ruby is little more than a drunken nut-case with a God/Devil complex. Even more upsetting is that she is held in the highest esteem by a bunch of disturbed cronies that are constantly surrounding her and supporting her craziness. Just about every character in the story acts like they were dropped on their heads as babies. The story is bizarre at best, with too many incredibly absurd and unbelievable events (even on the level of fiction). I like to get lost in a story, to feel involved. All I wanted to do was run away chapter after chapter. If this is what I can expect from Mary Monroe, I wont bother with any of her other titles. It's too bad, because I really wanted to enjoy this book. It just didnt happen for me.

    11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 17, 2011

    The Upper Room

    Without a doubt one of the worse books I have ever read. There is so much to dislike in this book, murder, mayhem and madness. This is the second book in a series and begins with Mama Mary having settled down in a new town in Florida.She has with her, her son and the "daughter" the Lord gave her, by way of her best friend (her friend thought the baby was born stillborn). She is the principle character and is this incredible invincible woman, the present day super woman I suppose. She is a mean-spirited, contemptible, beer guzzling bully who kills seemingly for little reason other than the fact that she perceives you have in some way crossed her. Those that surrounded her are pulled into her craziness because they are afraid of her. Her son and the "daughter" are no more than pawns to satisfy her narcissistic self. She involves her son in these killings and tells him she has received these revelations from God, and this gives her permission to kill. A deranged character who contaminates all of those that come into contact with her. In fact if you can believe it half of the town in which she lived seemed afraid of her. I really didn't care for any of the characters. Perhaps the only redeeming person was her son. I didn't care for this book at all.

    5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 31, 2012

    Mary Monroe Fan

    Momma Ruby got issues!!! Liked the story alot, if you have read any Mary Monroe books you will like The Upper Room.

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 9, 2012

    Not even recommend unless your looking for crazy read !

    This book was extremley weird the writer was all over the place with her story try to give her chance by reading the other book Mamma Ruby, but it just as wack as the other book.

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 29, 2011

    OK

    Parts of the book were entertaining but most was just too weird. The author went overboard with the unbelievable killings throughout the story. I'm glad that this was a lendable book. Would have been upset had I sent money on it...

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 1, 2012

    Good quick read

    Finished the book in two days. It was different, not somsthing i was use to. I love suspense, murder, and horror books. This was a mild version of all three. I would reccomend that you read this if u want an in between book.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 11, 2012

    Awesome

    The things that make you say umph! Spectacular read.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 3, 2011

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    Very entertaining

    This book was very good. It had me laughing throughout the entire book. The characters were very funny and very believable. Mama Ruby is someone that I think everyone has met in their lives to a certain extent. Although I didn't like the ending I can't wait to see if there will be a part 2...

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 26, 2012

    Highly Recommended

    Excellent read, there is something at every turn. Without giving anything Ruby is a character she is one woman no one wants to miss with. And doing what she did to her best friend wow. Just read it will not disappoint.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 22, 2012

    Amazing

    Amazing book! Love all Mary Monroe books!

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  • Posted May 21, 2012

    I am completely, totally underwhelmed by this book. So disjoint

    I am completely, totally underwhelmed by this book. So disjointed - the subject hops around and great gaps in the storyline leave me wondering just exactly what the point is. I'm only about 100 pages into it, but for the life of me I can't figure out why I keep reading, and I never, ever just drop a book. This may be a first for me but most likely I'll struggle through. I must say I am a very fast reader - I've been at it two weeks and keep falling asleep.

    Mama Ruby is nuts. The cast of characters is somewhat nuts and mostly not too believable. I'm bored.

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  • Posted May 14, 2012

    Nice book

    Interesting story, it will keep you reading!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 15, 2012

    Jordan

    He got up and took her to the bed and layed her down and got in next to her "night, love you" he yawned and fell asleep.(sorry i cant post back. Ive been feeling like crap lately and i sleep almost all day)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 5, 2012

    Cale

    "I AM A CLERIC!" *I sprint in with a healing spell prepared on my tongue*

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 2, 2012

    Omg

    Seriously.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 3, 2012

    Jordan

    He smiled and reached for her hand "Kaitlyn, I really like you. Im glad i met you at the party...but I dont want to just let you go..."

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 14, 2012

    Kaitlyn

    Smiles "Me too...." kisses him......

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2012

    ?????????????????

    Is it for 12 year olds?

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2012

    Not the book for me!

    Struggled through the first 35 pages hoping it would improve but it didn't. I am done.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2012

    Good Read

    I enjoyed it

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