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Blackberries On The Fence Kindle Edition

by Ashleigh B. (Author), Jhordynn (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 50 ratings

The early 90s in Southern Louisiana is no place for a dark-skinned, nappy-headed, chubby girl, but Jasmine is determined to defy the odds. Despite being forced to survive living house to house, suffering multiple sexual assaults, and not recognizing love because she's never experienced it, she is determined to find peace. She refuses to allow her environment to mold her or break her. Although picking blackberries with her grandfather, Paw Paw Wallace, is something she loathes, ironically, it will become the one thing that saves her life; she just has to face scrutiny, rumors, tragedy, and loss first. Will she fold in the face of uncertainty, or will she look it in its face and make it behave?
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  1. Print length
    176 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    September 23, 2023
  5. File size
    906 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CHXTR6CL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Made 4 This Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 23, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 906 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 50 ratings

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Customers find the book to be a good read, with one mentioning it's worth every minute of the ride. Moreover, the character development receives positive feedback, with one customer noting the realistic portrayal. Additionally, customers appreciate the storytelling, with one describing it as a meaningful journey.

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Customers find the book to be a good read.

"...He played no games when it came to Black. Great book but very sad and disturbing family story...." Read more

"...the Lord, and Paw Paw needed that fertilizer....... This was a good read for sure." Read more

"This book was amazing!! Almost DNF, Poor BlackBerry went through so much at a young age but every time I put it down I picked it right back up...." Read more

"...This was an excellent read. Jasmine's character development is painfully beautiful. Pawpaw Wallace is THAT man!!!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting the realistic portrayal and another describing Jasmine's character as painfully beautiful.

"...I just had to know what was going to happen next. I also loved PawPaw’s character and the ending had me smiling from ear to ear...." Read more

"...This was an excellent read. Jasmine's character development is painfully beautiful. Pawpaw Wallace is THAT man!!!..." Read more

"...The writing was great; the characters were realistic; and the story was relevant. I could identify with this story in so many ways...." Read more

3 customers mention "Storytelling"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the storytelling in the book, with one noting its relevance and another describing it as a real journey.

"Whoa, this was a real “journey”. My heart went out to Jasmine but then I kept saying… say something!!..." Read more

"...Ashleigh B. has a gift for storytelling, and I look forward to reading her next book." Read more

"...The writing was great; the characters were realistic; and the story was relevant. I could identify with this story in so many ways...." Read more

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  • Butter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional rollercoaster
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Whoa, this was a real “journey”. My heart went out to Jasmine but then I kept saying… say something!! She stood ten toes for her sisters but not for herself. Shout out to PawPaw for always speaking life and beauty into Jasmine and handling his business in the end. He played no games when it came to Black. Great book but very sad and disturbing family story. I wish every woman that had to endure this horror had a John help mend their broken pieces
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  • Bookworm by Nicole
    4.0 out of 5 stars To be black, female, and unprotected
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Every once in a while I read a book that hurts my feelings and makes me mad. Makes me......feel. Blackberries on the Fence definitely made me feel. Jasmine, A young woman almost out of high school has two strikes against her: she's dark skinned, and female. Add to that a horrible family (aside from her Paw Paw and little sisters) and horrible secrets and you've got a young woman going through hell. All throughout this book Jasmine was preyed upon and unprotected. She never broke. She never stopped going to school because her goals meant the world to her. I was happy that John entered her life and tried his hardest to be there for her and stand up for her. Sometimes vengeance doesn't wait on the Lord, and Paw Paw needed that fertilizer....... This was a good read for sure.
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  • A McCoy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can be triggering
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
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    This book was amazing!! Almost DNF, Poor BlackBerry went through so much at a young age but every time I put it down I picked it right back up. I just had to know what was going to happen next. I also loved PawPaw’s character and the ending had me smiling from ear to ear. Can’t wait to read more from her.
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  • Ellise Garmon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Rollercoaster That's Worth Every Minute of the Ride
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Buckle up and get ready!!! Get ready to smile, laugh, cry, cuss, and then do it all over again. This was an excellent read. Jasmine's character development is painfully beautiful. Pawpaw Wallace is THAT man!!! Although this story takes place in the 1990s, unfortunately, much of what is told is still true for many children and women. I want to spoil the end, but you must read it for yourself!!!

    Ashleigh B. has a gift for storytelling, and I look forward to reading her next book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
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    I loved this book so much!!! From the first page, I was captivated by the characters and story. The writing was great; the characters were realistic; and the story was relevant. I could identify with this story in so many ways. Hopefully this book will serve as a conversation starter in the AA community. There are too many secrets that are kept, which perpetuate the cycle of abuse. Silence is not golden. Healing begins when silence ends.
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  • Manouchka
    5.0 out of 5 stars emotional roller coaster
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I’m still crying. Oooo this book was heavy. It was really good. I pray that grandpa Wallace’s pillow is always cool. He always gets a green light. He continues to be blessed and live a very long time. That he makes all the money that he needs and his belly stays full.
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  • ShamJo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Whew chile
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This was a whole lot of unexpected, and it just kept going. I wanted to quit and put it down but I couldn't. An emotional roller coaster is all I am going to say. But I like that it is wrapped up in a nice tiny lil bow. Spoiler, there is SA out the wazoo so be forewarned.
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  • De’ Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Whew 😮‍💨
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
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    Chile, after reading this, I'm surprised I still have hair on my head. This book had me SKRESSED! I stopped several times and almost dnf, not because the book wasn't good but because it was so heavy.
    I'm glad I kept going though because it did reach a point where I couldn't put it down. The main character went through hell at the hands of adults and peers, but I was beyond satisfied with the conclusion of the story.
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