A Family Tree Taking Root edition by David doc Robertson Literature Fiction eBooks
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Although initially I felt a bit overwhelmed by the length of the book, by the end I felt as if I were losing members of my own family and longed for just one more page.
Reviewed by Stacey Seay (see more below)
In A Family Tree, Taking Root by David doc Robertson -- Roman and Virginia Robinson survive a historic, yet eventful journey from the 1960s through the next three decades. Roman is rough around the edges and confronts the environment head on. Virginia fights through internal conflicts to attain her goal of becoming an attorney.
Kennedy was president and one of the top songs was Soldier Boy. For some, including Roman Robinson and his sister Virginia, times were not so innocent. Their strength and confidence in one another helps them achieve their goals.
This book is a hard hitting family drama about a lot of things that affect the Robinson family of Los Angeles who were probably affected by the events of the time the same as other families.
Out on a Limb, Tucson Weekly
What I liked best is the loving reminiscences of L.A. in the '60s and '70s. Robertson has a great eye and ear for the place back when it had a personality. (Now all it has is personality disorders.) There is a certain echo of Walter Mosley in his writing, which, coming from me, is a high compliment, indeed.
David Robertson has much experience as a writer after earning his BA in English from UCLA and an MA in Journalism from the University of Southern California. He has written fiction in addition to news and feature articles for the Los Angeles Times and other regional and national publications. He taught high school and college writing. He credits literary icon, Maya Angelou, for inspiring the diligence put into this work. In a past interview she said that easy reading is damned hard writing.
A Family Tree Taking Root edition by David doc Robertson Literature Fiction eBooks
It's been a while since a book caught my attention this way. I love everything from the storyline to the authors detailed way of writing. I'm from Los Angeles so I love a book that takes place in my city and perfectly and accurately describes everything and every street. I love all the characters! There's so much I want to say but I don't want to spoil it for anyone. Just get ready for a great book about a strong family who goes through real life issues.Product details
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A Family Tree Taking Root edition by David doc Robertson Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Doc was my English teacher last year, I bought his book right before christmas break. He had read a few chapters to us in class and I was really interested in finishing it. I read it in about a week, I couldn't set it down. It is written with a lot of detail and emotion which really lets you use your imagination. I loved it and so will you!!
Enjoyable read! It's a coming-of-age story about Roman, a young African-American male, as he journeys into manhood becoming a responsible albeit not perfect family man. This book gives a realistic glimpse into the diverse challenges and triumphs experienced by many African-American families during the 60s and 70s. The author, Robertson, breathes life into his characters giving them depth, not allowing them to be mere literary stereotypes. For me, it was uplifting reading a story depicting African-Americans being supportive of each other and having strong family bonds. If you're wanting to read about pimps, 'hoes, and the thug life, this book is not for you! Also, if you're like me, brought up in Southern California, you'll enjoy recognizing names of streets and neighborhoods. But if you're not, you'll definitely feel like you are there due to Robertson's descriptive talent. All in all, I recommend this book to those who enjoy reading stories about attaining the American dream.
When I received this book as a gift, I put it down for at least a month. I had never heard of the author and it's a big book! A couple weeks ago I found myself with nothing to do, and decided to give it a try. well, I was sorry that I had waited so long to read Doc Robertson's book. The characters hit home and invited me into their lives. I couldn't believed how engrossed I was in fictional characters because they seemed so real. I would have to imagine that Doc lived through a lot of the situations. How else could he give such a detailed discription of Los Angeles and its history between 1963 and 1995.
Roman and Virginia Robinson took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Some times I was quite angry with Roman for the things he did, but then I realized that he was only human and we all make mistakes. His innocence also matched the brutality of his character, brought on by his mother.
Roman's sister, Virginia, was a perfect contrast to him. She was a polished girl, despite her upbringing. Her successes, along with his, were the results of determination and the bond they had.
I strongly recommend his book. Doc Robertson may not be known now, but it's just a matter of time before his brilliant writing is discovered by the reading world.
Virginia and Roman Robinson are a sister and brother that know in spite of whatever adversity may surround them, they always have each other. The story begins when Virginia and Roman are children growing up in California and ends when they are parents with adult children of their own. The supporting cast of characters includes their immediate family and a number of other important characters with whom they have formed relationships. The secondary characters were an excellent addition to the story, adding just what was needed for the plot and nothing more. Simone, for example, will quickly become the mother you love to hate. As the story progresses, we see Roman and Virginia gain and lose relationships, make heart wrenching decisions, and deal with whatever situation life (or their own mistakes) hand them. In spite of their weaknesses and obvious mistakes, Roman and Virginia serve as positive examples for African Americans because of their consistent willingness to take personal responsibility for their own mistakes and for the ills of society.
All families have some sort of drama, and this story tells the tale of the Robinson family's drama. Roman is a pre-teen that is physically large for his age coming to the aid of his older sister in an effort to protect her. Later, we see Virginia and Roman both struggle as teenagers and young adults trying to find their niche. The author wrote lyrical romance scenes as the characters fell in love, and dramatic, intense action scenes as the characters faced wars abroad as well as in their own communities. As a reader, I was able to experience the joys and frustrations of parenthood and experience the pain and grief associated with losing someone you love. None of the characters were perfect, but just like in your own family, you felt for the characters in spite of their weaknesses.
A Family Tree, Taking Root is a beautiful story about the joys and pains associated with being a part of a family. As the characters grow up, they dream, make mistakes and are forced to adjust to a continually changing social climate. The plot addresses a myriad of historical events such as, the Vietnam War and the Watts Riots with depth and clarity. The plot also addressed a variety of social issues, such as civil rights, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, gang violence, and education, with grace and plenty of emotion. However, the story is much deeper than history and social issues.
Doc Robertson's writing draws you into the story, and his compelling characterizations make you feel as if the characters are members of your own family. As a reader, I experienced the happiness, frustration, growth and loss right along with Virginia, Roman and their family members. I am not sure which I enjoyed more, the rich plot of the story, or the character development. I love a story where I can see growth in the characters and this book is filled with lessons of growth and living up to one's potential. Although initially I felt a bit overwhelmed by the length of the book, by the end I felt as if I were losing members of my own family and longed for just one more page.
Reviewed by Stacey Seay
4 stars because it was so wordy. minus the fluff, this was an excellent book! It was very emotional at some points kudos to the author for making the emotions come to life. i'd absolutely recommend.
It's been a while since a book caught my attention this way. I love everything from the storyline to the authors detailed way of writing. I'm from Los Angeles so I love a book that takes place in my city and perfectly and accurately describes everything and every street. I love all the characters! There's so much I want to say but I don't want to spoil it for anyone. Just get ready for a great book about a strong family who goes through real life issues.
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