A Piece of Cake: A Memoir by Cupcake Brown Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of A Piece of Cake: A Memoir
Book Review: Couldn't put it down
Summary: 4 Stars
The only reason I didnt give this book five stars is because it went on a bit too long. Towards the end, it seemed to drag a bit. Overall, the book was incredibly interesting and the author's life was astonishing and seemed unbelievable at times. Its not that I think the stories are made up, but I had no idea that people could be functional and abuse drugs in the way the author abused drugs. She certaInly knows how to tell a story. This author proves that, in life, absolutely anything is possible. I think she is awfully brave to tell her story without holding anything back, in spite of the fact that she works at one of those prestigious, snooty law firms.Book Review: Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was one of the best books i read in a long time...i sold my first copy but TRUST i'm buying another one...JJBook Review: 5 Stars for a transparent life-revealing memoir
Summary: 5 Stars
Many may criticize the way in which this story was written, but for those far removed from a similar way of life, it was just that ......A BOOK.
For those of us that have had a similar experience lived through the lives of one of our family or friends, it was a road trip through the minds of the one that we have prayed for to gain understanding about.
I have recommended this book to several people who struggle with someone dealing with a drug addiction. I must admit that it was very raw and vulgar and sometimes unbearable with the curse words. However, by the time I got to the end of the book, I had a whole new view about those struggling with drug addiction.
This book gave me the understanding to no longer judge and criticize those that we affectionately deemed "crackheads", but instead, it compelled me to pray for them and their families knowing that the spirit inside of them is really screaming for help. It also made clear that there are so many pre-existing conditions that lead many to the road of drugs as they try to run and escape from an unbearable past.
It is by Gods grace that many of us aren't posed with this way of life. Most of those whom are in this position would have never volunteered for their bout with drugs, but were placed in unfortunate situations that deprived them of living their rightful purpose, as Cupcake Brown so clearly explains.
I now understand that drug addiction is a spiritual battle. Although Cupcake made it very clear that you must be wise when dealing with someone on drugs, because they do become award winning manipulators. However, the battle is one that is out of their control and can only be addressed when the decision is made to do so and when the spiritual support is there to make a clean break from the underworld.
Cupcake, I admire your transparency. Your story should be made as a documentary to share with the millions of those back and forth out of intervention and recovery. You have made many of us more empathetic towards those in this position and I believe that your book will be a tool to empower so many others to have the same success that you have had.
Book Review: Inspirational
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is shocking, entertaining, inspiring, and absolutely wonderful. I'm so glad Cupcake Brown chose to share her outstanding story with the world. Although her story is heartbreaking at times, her writing is upbeat and kept me engaged in the story. Book Review: A piece of fiction
Summary: 2 Stars
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this books. I love to read and I was tempted to buy this but I decided to request it through my local library. I'm glad I did. About a third of the way through the book it became a real chore to read. I made it 2/3rds through and had to put it down. Enough already! I applaud anyone who has the dedication it takes to complete a book. But there seemed to be a real DISCONNECT that I picked up on in this story. I began looking more and more at the photo of Brown on the back cover and even researching her on the net. The story just seemed to untruthful to the point where it almost felt as if it were written by a ghost writer and then someone elses photo was stuck on the back claiming to be the writer.
The book lacked a few important components needed in any story especially if you are trying to inspire your audience with a 400 pager:
- Cupcake was the only plot. There were no subplots. You didn't read about Cupcake Browns experience and also witness her brother Larry's or her cousin Fly's or anybody else for any real period of time. This would have broke up some of the monotony. Get a subplot or two.
- Cupcake didn't seem to have any heart about anyone around her. Not Larry her brother. Her recall of her mother's death even lacked heart. So when these characters met an ill fate I felt careless about it because who were they really? She never took the time to show us.
- The story was fast paced but at the sametime never ending!!! I, like many, believe alot of it was fabricated. But okay entertain me! How is it possible to make death, rape, prostitution, gangs, drug dealing, stealing, abortion, addiction and child abuse boring. But somehow she managed to do just that. I blame it on the writing style. It was like meeting someone at a party who seems interesting at first. But they just rattle on. Then after about 45 min of their tall tails in their feeble attempt to get attention, you just want them to shut up so you can get away.
- Her conversations with God were comedy. Who talks like that?
A word to the wise... Save your money!
A word to those who loved this book... READ MORE. You'll be able to tell cake from crap.