Hi ladies!
Though small in number, we had a good time discussing "A Piece of Cake" by Cupcake Brown. We generally agreed that her rags-to-riches tale is all-at-once inspiring and upsetting. Well, it's inspiring because Cupcake was able to rise above--and, to some extent, use--her street, sex and drug-filled life to become a successful attorney. On the flip side, it was upsetting because she was used over and over and over again. Though I often questioned her memoir's veracity at many points in the book, I along with MBC sisters Cheryl and Kelly took the book for what it was and gleaned a lot from it. Overall, we gave it good ratings.
Interestingly enough, I found Cupcake's story to eerily mirror that of a subject of A&E's Intervention. Her name is Latisha and I was mesmerized by this beautiful woman. Though Cupcake differs in that she never birthed any children, these ladies are kindred spirits. I dare you all to watch Latisha's story and not shed a tear!
...Okay, so I'm mad that they snatched the full episode from the site but watch the preview here. I couldn't help thinking of Latisha as I wrapped up "A Piece of Cake."
Thanks to MBC sister Cheryl for her selection...and for recommending that I get Miami Lakes Ale House's Bistro Salad because it was the business. I've already been back there to cop another one!
Next up, "The Alchemist" is on the table for August. Hit me up if you need a copy or check out your local library. And for those who are joining us bi-monthly, Jay-Z's "Decoded" immediately follows in September.
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