Never Forget the Bridge That Crossed You over [Hardcover]

Adriene Pickett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2003

Never Forget The Bridge That Crossed You Over takes place in the fictionalized town of Mission, Georgia in the 1960s. Magnolia, Hyacinth, and Rose Walker are abducted by their brother's schoolteacher and sold to families in different states.

After an exhaustive but fruitless search for the girls, Ivory Walker and her three older children move to New Jersey to escape the pain and pursue a better life.

Finally, after thirty-eight years of holding on to faith, the Walker family is reunited. The deep and poignant secrets that tore the family apart and kept its members separated are exposed, and broken hearts eventually are healed.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Adriene Pickett was born and raised in Passaic, New Jersey. She is a graduate of William Paterson University. She lives in New Jersey. Adriene has been writing fiction for many years. She learned the art of storytelling firsthand in her home, which was filled with relatives who told stories of the south, her family's history, and African Americans' meaningful experiences.

Adriene is the first-time author of Never Forget The Bridge That Crossed You Over. This novel looks at the ways in which a family finds its strength in the face of adversity. It depicts their experiences and the rich Southern culture, admiration of and commitment to God, strength and togetherness, and determination to persevere despite seemingly insurmountable odds. This novel portrays a courageous and faithful family that can be an inspiration to everyone.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corp (March 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401081037
• ISBN-13: 978-1401081034
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,339,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Family Reunion, July 8, 2003

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J.C. Wallington "jnettefrommi" (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Never Forget the Bridge That Crossed You Over (Paperback)

In her debut novel, Never Forget the Bridge That Crossed You Over, Adriene Pickett tackles the rarely explored plot of finding loved ones after a long separation. Set in rural Mission, Georgia until their move to New Jersey, the lives of the Walker family is followed as they trust God to fight their battles when the going was tough.

Solomon Walker's father died unexpectedly when he was a young child. His father taught him many life lessons. One important message that his father passed on to him was "not to trust anyone but family" and Solomon took these words and instructions seriously. When his mother became ill and trusted a friend to care for his triplet sisters, in his heart, Solomon knew this was not the right thing to do. His worse fears are realized when he goes to bring the triplets, Magnolia, Hyacinth and Rose, back home and they cannot be found.

Thirty-eight years later, Magnolia is married to Anthony and they live in New Jersey. On a business trip to Miami, Anthony sees a lady he mistakes for Magnolia, only to find out she is Hyacinth. With the help of Hyacinth's parents, bits and pieces of the past are brought to light and these two sisters are reunited. Rose is still missing and they are wondering about the rest of their siblings and mother. An appearance on a television show that reunites families might be the answer, or the answer could be staring them right in the face.

My actual rating for this book was a 3.5. I enjoyed the uniqueness of the story. It is not often that you get to see beyond the hugs and tears of the television reunion stories. There are twists with some of the characters that will have you guessing about their connection to the triplets. However, I found the unearthing and meetings between the missing links to be drawn out so much so I started skimming through the back of the book to find out the answers. I think this was a good first effort and look forward to reading more of this author's work.

Jeanette
APOOO BookClub

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bridges, June 13, 2003

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Gilbert L. Roberts (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Never Forget the Bridge That Crossed You Over (Paperback)

Adriene Pickett reveals a story of love and devotion that spans forty years of the lives of a family separated by deception and treachery. She displays to the world what time has written in stone, a black family's resilience to continue in love and faith in God against insurmountable odds. A mother whose family is torn from her bosom during a time of illness, a brother who's faith in God carries him through an uncertian future, three girls who refuse to believe thier dreams are just visions of the night. It is a story of black pride, hope and success. A excellent read

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very intriguing story, June 10, 2003

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"yj2cute" (Carteret, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Never Forget the Bridge That Crossed You Over (Paperback)

This story was an original one that held my attention throughout the read. The characters were well presented and the flow from plot to plot was smooth. I liked the way the story was pulled together in the end and the surprising twists. I'd even like to see a sequel to this story from the author.