- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: St Martin's Press (1 Feb 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312306113
- ISBN-13: 978-0312306113
- Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 14 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,232,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The award-winning author of twelve novels, Brenda Jackson delivers a dramatic story about the trials that test the bonds of four friends. It all started in college in 1965, where two couples became lovers and the best of friends. They saw each other through final exams, the Vietnam War, the thrill of falling in love, the pain of broken hearts, the joy of new life, the sorrow of death - and through it all, their ties to each other remained true. Told with Jackson's trademark passion and sensuality, this is a moving story of friends and lovers who eventually become family.
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"For crying out loud, Jenna, the least you can do is act like you want to go," Ellie Stanhope said, glancing at her watch. Read the first page
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"For crying out loud, Jenna, the least you can do is act like you want to go," Ellie Stanhope said, glancing at her watch. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Is The Way Love Should Be,
By pikasnoo (Walthamstow, London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ties That Bind (Paperback)
This novel is set in the times of the Civil Rights movement in the US. Jenna and Randolph, two college students at Howard University, find love at a frat party and a riveting romance begins. However trouble ensues as someone else has their eyes on Jenna's man and, unaware of this fact, things start to go wrong for Jenna and Randolph with no hope of things getting better. This book takes you on a journey over four decades depicting the love that Jenna and Randolph share and although it is lost for a while it is never forgotten. With poignant sub plots dealing with racism, betrayal, lust, friendship, heartache and death not even Holyfield could read this without shedding a tear.This book is for anyone who wants to be in love, is in love or has just fallen out of love. It is a beautiful tradtional story of how things should be done.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Predictable.......,
By StarPlayer (B'ham England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ties That Bind (Paperback)
....... and a bit boring. Sorry Mrs Jackson but your other books are better. Yes there are twists and turns but so many of them were unrealistic that it just became predictable and then boring.
I really can't recommend this book!
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4.7 out of 5 stars (51 customer reviews) 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Bound Together By Love,
By J.C. Wallington "jnettefrommi" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ties That Bind (Paperback)
The Vietnam War, the Black Panther movement and the marches for Civil Rights were causes for turbulent times in the 1960's. These events provide the setting for the novel Ties That Bind by Brenda Jackson. The story begins on the campus of Howard University in the mid-1960`s. Two young people meet and fall deeply in love. Randolph Fuller came from a family of prominent lawyers on the paternal side and from the Gullah people on the maternal side. Jenna Haywood is too dark and did not have any prestige behind her name. These differences between the two did not matter , although to Julia Fuller, Randolph's grandmother, it was a disgrace. Jenna and Randolph were in love and planned to be together for the rest of their lives. However, an obsessed Angela, who was actually the grandmother's handpicked bride for Randolph.s brother, had other plans, which included making Randolph her man. In a mixture of lies and deceit, she got her man, but paid a heavy price.Fast forward twelve years, Angela still is obsessively in love with Randolph, but their ten year marriage has ended. Randolph found out that Jenna, whom he never stopped loving was also free. When Jenna seeks Randolph's assistance to help free an imprisoned friend, it gives them the opportunity to rekindle their romance. However, Angela will not easily give up her role as Randolph's wife. In her vengeful state, she uses Randolph's son, Trey, as a pawn and with more lies and deceit, she turns him against his father. Advance twenty years later, all the carefully constructed lies and deception start to crumble. Every deceptive thing Angela has done comes to light. Randolph and Jenna are still married, and the estranged relationship they had with Trey is getting better. A new generation of Fullers and their friends are now finding true love like their parents. Ms Jackson again has given her readers a passionate and romantic novel filled with sensuous lovemaking and family love that transcends beyond the main couple, and reaches into the families and friends. The legacy of the Fuller family will bring readers joy for many more anticipated sequels. Jeanette 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Forever Yours,
By Dawn R Reeves "tamardi" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ties That Bind (Paperback)
Spanning thirty-seven years, Brenda Jackson's Ties That Bind introduces us to the rich and prominent Fuller family from Richmond, Virginia; the Denison family from picturesque Hilton Head Island and Glendale Shores, South Carolina; the Wainwright and Murdoch families of Miami, Florida and the Haywood family from Knoxville, Tennessee. Children from each of these families attend Howard University during the 1960s, establishing life-long friendships and intimate relationships.Randolph Fuller falls in love with Jenna Haywood despite the misgivings and interference of his wealthy paternal grandmother who has paired Randolph with another woman of her choosing. Randolph's maternal grandmother however, accepts the union and spins her mystical power upon the couple using the island of Glendale Shores as her trump card. Grandmother Fuller has also paired Ross, Randolph's brother, with a woman of her choosing but it is Randolph who fights her every step of the way, while Ross accepts his fate to be in loveless relationship with conniving Angela Douglass. Grandmother Fuller and Angela resort to despicable plots to keep Randolph and Jenna apart. Much of Jackson's story is set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and Civil Rights movement adding realistic imagery as we watch the friends and families deal with the tumultuous and riotous times of the 1960s. Jackson has also added numerous characters in the form of friends, Leigh Murdoch, Noah Wainwright, Ellie Stanhope and Johnny Lane that make this family saga complete as we get a major glimpse into their lives. While there are numerous characters and storylines, not once is the focus lost; Randolph and Jenna remain the focal point. The story goes one step further as children are born from these unions and their stories are showcased. Ties That Bind touches the soul, giving the reader a story that showcases quality friendships, loving families, positive African-American men and intricate and sensual lovemaking scenes. This is classic Brenda Jackson and one of her best to date! Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves, APOOO BookClub 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally showing black men in a positive light,
By Reader in Northern VA "RB" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ties That Bind (Paperback)
It was quite refreshing to read a book in which the author characterized black men as committed to a love relationship. This book should be read especially by young black males so that they can see that they do not need every woman they meet. I was particularily impressed how the author used as a backdrop the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War. She so eloquently told how these events affected the lives of black people too. I personally see this novel as a major film with major actors! It has all the makings of an endeared film to last for decades. Hollywood take the chance; you want be disappointed! A must read! I have told all my friends about it. I look for more from this author.
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