It's a Thin Line

by Kimberla Lawson Roby

Book Overview

In this captivating classic, New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby tells the powerful tale of three very different siblings who discover that family is the only thing that truly... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575667444
• ISBN13: 9781575667447
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Dafina Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Kimberla Lawson Roby has done it again

Sydney has the most loving husband, yet she finds it difficult to make love to him. Gina has a husband everyone loves to hate, yet she can't stop loving him, or his abuse. Rick lives with his fiancee' who only wants him to love her enough to set a date. Three siblings, each very different and seeking a solution to their situation. They share a mother who suffers a stroke and has a brain tumor but do the siblings share the responsibility of caring for their mother? Exploring domestic violence, fear of commitment and deep dark childhood secrets, It's a Thin Line is a must read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.If you haven't attended a booksigning by Ms. Roby you must come out when she is in your town again. She is friendly, personable and shares her journey from being a self-published writer to becoming the author of the #1 Black Board Book of the Year.

Loved It

Chicago is the setting for this story of 3 siblings who are forced to be the caregiver for their mother who becomes seriously ill. We meet Sydney who is married, mother of one. She is the oldest of the 3 and the bulk of the care is on her. She has a secret that threatens to ruin her marriage to her husband Wesley. Will she have the courage to share this secret with him or will she go on hiding it.We then meet Gina who is the middle child. She is married to Phillip & is the mother of twins. She seems to have the perfect life---nice home, great job, everything. The only thing is, is that Gina is being physically, mentally & sexually abused by...her husband. Will she come out of this situation dead or alive?Then there is Rick---the baby brother, he is engaged to Samantha but unwilling to make the full commitment to marriage. He is detined to lose the true love of his life if he doesn't make a decision. Ms. Roby tells the tale of a family being brought together and almost torn apart by tragedy. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and am looking forward to Ms. Roby's future books. Continued success and blessings to you.

Drama In Da Family!

Kimberla Lawson Roby fan's will be happy to know that she's back with another drama filled saga that touches nerves and emotions and that rings true of real life situations. It's a Thin Line is dedicated to anyone who has ever taken care of an ill or elderly relative, any woman who has ever experienced domestic violence and to everyone who has ever concealed a deep, dark childhood secret. Lawson-Roby introduces us to siblings Sydney, Gina, Rick and their mother, Delores. When Delores suffers a debilitating stroke, it requires the helping hands of her 3 adult kids to assist in her recovery. As the wear and tear of taking care of a sick parent takes its toll the bond that once held the siblings together quickly disintegrates. They might share the same bloodline, but the similarity ends there as we get to know these 3 very different siblings. True to birth order, Sydney as the oldest is the most responsible sibling; Gina as the middle child has a hard time realizing that she can't please everyone and she can't make everyone happy; and Rick is portrayed as the weak-minded, indecisive younger brother. As such, Sydney is left to shoulder most of the burden of taking care of her mom, since Gina is dealing with a physically abusive husband, and Rick is agonizing over what appeared to be a small/petty matter...whether or not he should marry his long-time girlfriend, live-in fiancée.It's a Thin Line is a book that makes you think about what you would do if you were in the same situation as the characters. As always, Lawson-Roby continues to give us a compelling story with memorable characters and one that will stay with you long after you've read the book. There were interesting sub-plots and the storyline could have ended up going in any number of directions, however, it appears that Lawson-Roby decided to focus on domestic violence. What a roller coaster ride that was; I felt like I was suspended in mid-air on an emotional roller coaster as I read Gina's story. In fact, Gina's story tended to overshadow the other characters and I was slightly surprised that it dominated the storyline until the very end. It would have been nice to have deeper relationships with the other characters, as well, especially since they each had equally interesting sub-plots. All In All, I believe that true Lawson-Roby fans will feel that It's A Thin Line was definitely worth the way.

She Put Her Foot in This One....

I've read ALL of Kim Roby's books and It's a Thin Line is by far the best (and I thought Casting the First Stone was da bomb!) This books holds a special place in my heart because of the mother's terminal illness as was the case with my own mom's illness and the caregiving my siblings and I had to deal with...Kim 'puts her foot in this one' again with the complexity of caring for one's mother, the issues of the physical abuse of Gina at the hands of her husband (you wonder, why doesn't she just leave - but then you applaud her in the end!) and the brother, Rick, his own issues with commitment (a lot of brothers, I know are feeling this!)...Sydney, the eldest daughter appeared to have it altogether as far as her mother is concerned, but of course, there was always this "lurking" shadow that she just couldn't seem to get rid of, until....Oh, man, you gotta read the book!!!!Can't wait for your next one, Kim, 'A Touch of Reality' due out next spring...Write on my sista, write on!!!!!!!

Oh My God!!

I would give it 100 stars if it was possible!! This book was such an eye opener and real book!!! I can say enough about the way it touched me both inside and out. It is definitely a THIN LINE. Gina, you GO GIRL!! Sydney was a strong sister even with all her trials and tribulations. Rick, finally woke up, before it was too late. All I can say is read this book and definitely add it to your collection!!