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    We Take This Man
    We Take This Man
    We Take This Man
    Audiobook8 hours

    We Take This Man

    Written by Candice Dow and Daaimah S. Poole

    Narrated by Kim Brockington and Simi Howe

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Best-selling authors Candice Dow and Daaimah S. Poole team up for this dazzling tale of one man, two women, and a pair of marriages. When Dwight Wilson is offered a big promotion, the wrinkle is he must move from Florida to Maryland. Although Dwight accepts the job, his wife Tracey decides to remain in their new Florida home. Try as they might, their relationship ends in divorce, and Dwight eventually marries co-worker Alicia Dixon. And that's when Tracey comes back into the picture-with some rather surprising news.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJun 4, 2010
    ISBN9781449821197
    We Take This Man

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    • 2/5
      This book was terrible. I liked the concept of having the different characters written by different authors, but the characters came across as emotionally naive and petty. I could not care for or connect with either of the women on any kind of level that made me want to read more once the novel was finished.
    • 5/5
      This was a great book, a must read! Once you start reading, you're not going to be able to stop!
    • 5/5
      I totally enjoyed this tale, and especially the ending. Everyone played the hero at some point but there could only be one. This is a definite must read and I am glad that I did.
    • 1/5
      This book was a disappointment beginning to end. There wasn’t a character with any sense or even the vestige of any morality. First we have Dwight, who, through no fault of his own, (yeah, right), finds himself first in love with and then married to two women, though not legally. Then you have the two women who decide to placate Dwight and stay in his life by both being wives to him. They all think this is the best and really only solution to their problem. And trust me, Dwight isn’t complaining. And then you have the grandmother who finally tells the first wife that she should do whatever it takes to get rid of the second wife and get custody of her child. Whew! No one gives two hoots about anyone else in this tale; they are all self-centered. I was hoping for something along the lines of the novels written by Kimberla Lawson Roby, but these authors fall far short in comparison to Roby’s creative writing talents.
    • 4/5
      Reviewed by JamaicaBook provided by the publisher for reviewOriginally posted at Romancing the BookI have to say I was somewhat skeptical when I picked up this book. First, I’m usually not a fan of books that are tag-team written by two authors. In my experience, books that have multiple authors are usually a muddle of different voices working against each other. Plus, book is about a three-way marriage—-and the book’s cover makes no secret about its subject matter, with a tuxedoed groom with a white-gowned bride on each arm. I’m not usually a fan of the love-triangle story, so I went into this book waving a lot of red flags around. But Dow and Poole’s tight, focused writing, along with their very original take on the old love-triangle theme, make this book well worth a read.The plot centers around Dwight Wilson, a successful software executive, his longtime wife Tracey, and his newfound love Alicia, whom he meets when he has to move away from his home in Jacksonville, Florida to Washington DC as part of a job transfer. Tracey is settled into her life in Florida and refuses to move to Washington, forcing Dwight to enter into a long-distance marriage. The marriage begins to fall apart, and Dwight begins romancing Alicia Dixon on the side. Dwight files for divorce, and he marries Alicia when his divorce is final so they can both begin a new life in Washington—or so he thinks. But unbeknownst to him, back in Florida Tracey contests the divorce at the last possible second and it doesn’t go through—making Dwight a bigamist. All manner of shenanigans occur, to the point that when Tracey and Dwight find out that their “husband” is simultaneously married to two different women, they decide to try out a “three-way” marriage arrangement so they can both keep their man. But guess what? It doesn’t work. The whole arrangement falls apart in the most catastrophic way possible.Dow and Poole made clever use of their different writing styles and author voices by having the narrative switch back and forth between the two women in the love triangle. This works very well. Each chapter is dedicated either to Tracey—the longtime, settled wife and mother—-or Alicia, the “other woman” who becomes a wife and mother herself—offering the reader a chance to get inside both women’s heads. Though the plot becomes more and more implausible—almost soap-opera-like at times—-Dow and Poole’s unique voices and strong characterizations keep the reader hooked at all times. Perhaps the book’s greatest strength is its snapshot-like ability to capture the nuances of upper-class African-American society, along with its biting social commentary on some of that segment of society’s traditions, taboos, and unspoken rules of love and marriage.We Take This Man is a complex-yet-satisfying tale that asks a lot of tough moral questions, and resolves those questions in ways that you probably won’t expect. Authors Dow and Poole make up a unique and memorable writing team. Definitely pick this one up—you won’t regret it!
    • 3/5
      I'm not quite sure how I felt about this book. The writing was great, which contributed greatly to the reason I kept reading, but they way the two women were portrayed seriously bothered me. Sure, it's a fictional story, but I found myself rolling my eyes at several intervals. While the unbelievable lives of these characters drove me to finish the book to see how the drama would unfold, the way the last few chapters were thrown together left much to be desired.
    • 3/5
      What would have to happen for you to agree to share your husband or boyfriend with someone? Is there any circumstance that would make you decide to push your dreams aside, and unselfishly share your man with someone else?Alicia and Tracey are both faced with these questions and come to the conclusion that the only way that they can hold onto their man and the only way that their kids can have both parents around is to share Dwight. It was interesting to see how this decision affected their relationships with each other and with those who found out about their arrangement.We Take This Man really reminded me of a soap opera with the drama and fights between Dwight and Tracey, and the powerful love affair between Alicia and Dwight. I was frustrated with both women and their unwise decisions.It was a quick read and held my attention, but this book is not for the easily offended. It does deal with real life issues such as infidelity, trust, and polygamy, but some of the content is pretty graphic. There is a good deal of swearing, and some crude descriptions of sex scenes.I had a really hard time relating to either of the women in this story. Tracey, Dwight's wife, was so selfish, and I couldn't understand why she was so attached to her house that she wouldn't move with her husband. I thought she was justifiable in her anger at her husband when he took a new job without telling her, but her stubbornness in staying behind was frustrating.I could understand Alicia's actions a little bit more. She knows she is getting involved with a married man, but "knows" that he is separating from his wife.I really didn't like Dwight though. I could understand that he wasn't feeling loved in his relationship with his wife, and that he needed someone to comfort him, but it really came down to him making a decision between the two ladies and it seemed like he wasn't willing to make a decision if he didn't have to.Towards the end of the book I just wanted to take them to task and ask them what they thought they were doing. They all had faults and flaws and their relationships were complicated. The whole section of the book where they are sharing Dwight made me feel frustrated and sad for those ladies. I could never live under those circumstances and I have a hard time understanding how anyone would voluntarily sit by while someone else was messing around with their husband or boyfriend. Of course the guy was okay with it - he had two women competing to meet his every need.Overall I came away from this book not liking any of the characters. The subject matter did provoke a lot of thought though.
    • 3/5
      Dwight Wilson is a successful software executive. He has a beautiful family and is happily married to Tracey, a woman he's known since they were teenagers. They have two young daughters and live well in Jacksonville, FL. When he receives a big raise and a transfer to Maryland Tracey doesn't want to leave her life and her dream home in the south. Dwight is confident the family can successfully keep a long distance relationship but it isn't long before it begins to take a toll. Tracey is not trying very hard to make it work either. When he meets Alice at work he forms a friendship and then becomes attracted to her and all of the good qualities his wife doesn't have. But Alice refuses to become involved with a married man. When Tracey later gives Dwight an ultimatum, move back home or she will divorce him, Dwight has had enough and serves her with the papers himself. He now feels free to pursue a relationship with Alicia. His wife eventually realizes her mistake in forcing him to do what she demands and decides to contest the divorce at the last minute. But Dwight doesn't know that and marries Alicia. The woman who is now pregnant with his child.This story is told in alternating chapters of narration between the two women. When I read the back cover I thought this was going to be more a comedy of errors and have a type of "chick lit" flavor to it. As I read it I realized that it had too much drama and heartache for that. Unfortunately it probably strikes very close to home for the many fractured families that are all too common now days. Although each of these characters appeared to be strong I felt they all were basically insecure. They weren't able to make decisions and stick with them. I can't imagine being so impulsive about such important events in my life. Although I could feel their pain I wanted to know more about these characters' backgrounds and what brought them here. I realize that I may not agree with their decisions but I did want to understand them. While it must have been heartbreaking to be in their dilemma I had a hard time having sympathy for these characters. I often found their actions and reactions to be unbelievable. It seemed so easy for them to flip flop in their relationships with Dwight. I did find the concept to be very interesting though. No matter what they decided to do, it would affect all of them for the rest of their lives.
    • 4/5
      I thoroughly enjoyed this book even if it wasn't something I would ever normally pick up on my own. The topic was interesting and it was a fast read. I do recommend this story, the plight of the two women was entertaining. (Early Reviewer's Copy)
    • 3/5
      Beware...some spoilers ahead. I couldn't write the review without revealing some...Dwight and Tracey Wilson have a good marriage, they are high school sweethearts with two little girls and they are living in Tracey's dream home. What could go wrong? Everything and more!Dwight's company moves him to Maryland and Tracey will not leave her dream home in Jacksonville. As the miles have separated them their marriage starts to crumble. Dwight takes solace with a co-worker Alicia Dixon, but neither wants to be intimate while Dwight is still married. After Tracey gives the ultimatum of come home and get another job or divorce, Dwight send her divorce papers. As the court date looms, Tracey realizes that she was just trying to make him run back scared while at the same time Alicia finds out she is pregnant. On the court date Tracey contests the divorce and it is not granted, unbeknownst to Dwight. He proposes to Alicia thinking he is free man and soon after married her. Time elapses and Alica has the baby premature. They do not have their new home ready so they plan to stay with her Mom. Tracey realizes she has been wrong and decides to hop and plane, girls in tow, to Maryland and get her husband back. She shows up on his door and he doesn't know what is happening and doesn't know what to say. Over the next week all is revealed, fights happen and words are said.Dwight is married to both women and neither one wants to give him up. So the women decide to share him and live in the same house. As you can imagine this ends in disaster. I have given away to many secrets so you will have to read to find out the rest.
    • 2/5
      Not. A. Good. Book. The main characters were supposedly intelligent women but the way the book was written, the characters came across as individuals with disjointed thoughts, crass, and quite boring. I could not even finish this book and that is unlike me. Would not recommend this to anyone.
    • 4/5
      I like the idea that the authors were trying to expand on through this novel... one that includes one man, two women, two families. However, the way it was carried out didn't really work for me. To start off, Tracey (wife number one) is made out to be this really immature and spoiled wife. It is led to believe that she pushed away her husband and as if her immaturity gives Dwight the excuse to have an affair. Alicia (wife number two) is a woman who believes that Dwight is a decent guy, despite the fact that he's already married. For a woman who is seen to be confident and knows the reality of life, she is pretty blind to the obvious fact that Dwight cheating on his wife already proves that he isn't a decent man.This story is told through the perspective of both Tracey and Alicia. They are both in love with a man they believe to be a man worth fighting for. And perhaps I haven't been able to truly grasp their love for him... but I think that they both should have left him. I don't believe that a man can have two wives and carry on with both families. I'd like to believe that women are smarter than that to let a man get away with infidelity.I like that the authors wanted to tackle this topic... and maybe in some cases, it could even work out. But the women portrayed in this novel was weak... despite their self-proclamations to be strong and confident women.