Family Affair
Written by Debbie Macomber
Narrated by Heather Corrigan
3.5/5
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About this audiobook
“Debbie Macomber writes characters that are as warm and funny as your best friends.”
—Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author
#1 New York Times bestseller Debbie Macomber invites readers to an unforgettable Family Affair—a glorious celebration of heart, love, and laughter, and a delightful flourish of the Macomber magic that has made her one of the most popular authors in contemporary romance fiction. A gorgeous new edition of this poignant love story by the much beloved author of Mrs. Miracle—available for the first time in over a decade—Family Affair is alive with the charm, wit, and deep, heartwarming emotion that have become Debbie Macomber hallmarks.
Debbie Macomber
Debbie Macomber is a No.1 New York Times bestselling author and a leading voice in women's fiction worldwide. Her work has appeared on every major bestseller list, with more than 200 million copies in print, and she is a multiple award winner. The Hallmark Channel based a television series on Debbie's popular Cedar Cove books. For more information, visit her website, www.debbiemacomber.com.
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Reviews for Family Affair
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Great pep talk on writing! Like a halftime talk by a coach. Not really going to change anything, but can inspire if you are open to it.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Without doubt the screenwriter's bible, but rather over-long and full of its own sense of importance. Some insights for novelists, but not 100% overlap.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Any aspiring screenwriter must read this book. McKee explains the elements of story, and how to write a good one. A must read.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I finished! It took me 3 months, which is actually better than I thought. Yeah, this is a textbook. Just sayin'. But it is a very good textbook. There were several 5-star parts, but the bulk of the book was more 4-starish. That said, those 5-star parts changed the way I think about writing. Particularly "the gap". I would say it was well worth all the time/money I spent on it.
BTW, this was very geared toward screenwriting (yeah, I know it says that right in the title). I hoped to apply it to novel writing, and I was not disappointed, but there were certain concepts that didn't apply to novel writing. Still, he's really good about differentiating between the story formats and how they apply, and I would suggest it for anyone who deals with story in any form. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5McKee's got a real grip on story and character, and he makes it understandable. While he gets quite a bit of hype--and has expensive seminars--his methods also get results. Worth every doggone dime--that is, if writing something that deserves an audience is part of the plan.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very good book on how to write and movie script. Also usefull for those who love movies and want to know better how it works.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I found this book very helpful in delevoping my writing!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is absolutely the best book on screenwriting, and one of the best books on writing, that I have ever read. All books on writing want to be this book but don't do it very well.Seriously, just get a copy.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A great companion to Donald Miller’s A Million Miles, for in it McKee unknowingly demonstrates how the crafting of a good story aligns with the living of a good life. McKee’s advice on shaping character, winnowing down to core events and values, and his admonishment to “Show, don’t tell” are great pieces of advice, for anyone seeking a well-lived life, even if they’re not a writer. Also, the book succeeds on its primary level, giving writers direction in craft that is both philosophical and practical, with great screenplay analysis interspersed throughout. His analysis of story and its principles aligns well with Tierno's Aristotle's Poetics for Screenwriters.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5May not be novel writing but gets to the discipline of making words/images count
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5All in all I highly recommend Family Affair. The secondary characters Jack’s sister and fiancé play very interesting people also.There story added well to the going on⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5"Story" is veteran screenwriter Bob McKee's guide to screenwriting. It's practical, direct, almost forcefully so, and filled with examples of good filmwriting. McKee's guide doesn't assume any prior knowledge, and is comprehensive in its coverage of the many aspects of writing a film.McKee's book can also be applied to any other genre of creative writing, because, as he admits, much of what he writes about is universal. My one gripe with the book is that it is sometimes too forceful, and too confident in its belief of the Dominance of Great Films.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This was the first time I read this author and I wasn't wowed.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I highly recommend this book to novel writers, even though it is ostensibly about screenwriting. McKee will change the way you think about storytelling.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Cute, quick, and enjoyable easy listen to !!! Definitely a great way to relax.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5UnfinishedMckee has some strong views about films and he’s not going to let you learn about the nuts and bolts of story without beating you over the head with those views every chance he gets. European cinema? Load of rubbish, last 20 years of cinema? Load of rubbish, Hollywood & Asian cinema? The only people who can make “proper” films i.e. films that tell stories properly. The nuts and bolts are there and I didn’t pearl rule it but lost interest a little less than half way through. The examples he uses are mostly films I’ve not seen (Obviously I’ve been watching the rubbish films instead) and the style is both dry and overwrought. In the end this book goes onto the discard pile.Overall – The style is not for me but there are useful things to glean
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Robert McKee has produced one of the best, if not the best, book on how to write well. Aimed at screenwriters, this work also has a strong following among novelists. Worth rereading, highlighting, post-it bookmarking, living and breathing. But don't drink the Kool-Aid, there are some gaps that other writing books are meant to fill.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Best book on screenwriting and story out there. Can't agree with the former reviewer: You have to see McKee live as well, as his "performance" of the seminar adds a whole new layer to the book.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5One of the best breakdowns of storytelling I've ever read. McKee breaks down the essence of story and presents it directly, without that shroud of artistic ambiguity that seems to come with creative writing books. Nothing here is formulaic; instead, he approaches story from the stance of classical form, while teaching you how to to accomplish each step.
Story is nominally written for screenwriters, but the lessons here are applicable for any fiction writer. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I picked this short book up at a library booksale. I have read Macomber before. My most-often lodged complaint with her works is how far she lets her characters go in the throes of passion before she reels them in (particularly back when her books were being marketed as "clean romance"). I had hoped that this short book might be different, but to be fair, I did choose it knowing that this was a complaint I had with her stories.Note: This story appeared in print a while ago then went into out of print status. This book is a republication of that story by what I think is a new publisher. I can identify somewhat with Lacey, who's a bit gun shy after having her husband cheat on her and divorce her to enter a relationship with his new girl. Given Lacey's description of how she got the cat, I am somewhat doubtful it is a purebred Abyssinian as she thinks it is. Could be, but most of the time, pet stores seem to have more mixed breeds than purebred AKC types. It's also a little convenient that the litter is only 2 kittens and each of them have a friend or family member that wants one. I feel sorry for Sarah. It sounds like she loved Mark a lot more than he loved her. It also seems like Mark has figured out how to manipulate her (at least until it all comes tumbling down on him--sadly though, he will probably find another person to take Sarah's place before long.) I'm glad Lacey didn't agree to try to talk to Jack on their behalf.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Such a cute short story if you are looking for something quick! This is less than 100 pages so it is a really quick read.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5This book was okay. It was a quick read that you can get done in a few hours. It doesn't really dip into the characters that much that you get to know them really well. It was more of a fly-by of their lives.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A short story on audio – a cute and light romantic comedy about a woman after her divorce—she and her cat move next door to Jack with a Tom cat (named Dog) and issues with his sister. The pair end up with a family. Not a fan of cats; however was entertaining and the narrator did a good job.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Typical romance novel....girl is pursued by hunk of a neighbor, hunk finally gets the chance he is looking for with the girl, they fall in love and all ends well.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Cute, easy read. Took just a few hours.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Family Affair is a novella about Lacey a woman who is divorced and Jack who is her neighbor. It is pretty predictable. Not nessacarily a bad read but deffinitly not a reread.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5All in all, I was disappointed in this novella. I couldn't get into the characters and the storyline seemed hurriedly done. Definitely not her best work.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Lacey is recently divorced. She's trying to pick herself back up and move on. She lives with her cat Cleo and is content with this arrangement. Then she meets Jack. Her loud, obnoxious neighbor. He's constantly arguing with his girlfriend and quite frankly, Lacey is tired of it. She has decided to ignore Jack.Until Cleo gets pregnant by Dog, Jack's cat. Now Lacey has no choice but to interact with him. Little does she know, Jack just may be the man she is looking for.Family Affair was originally published in 1994. Less than 120 pages, it's easy to finish this story in an hour or less. If you are new to Macomber, I wouldn't start here. Instead I recommend her Cedar Cove series. Family Affair is an easy, quick read, but forgettable after you read the last page.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5There was a time when I would have swallowed Family Affair whole. I would have loved the simplicity of the romance, the innocence of the characters. I absolutely loved how two people with seemingly nothing in common could come together. Through dislike, they find love. Through misunderstanding, they find acceptance and compromise. I loved a story where in the end, love conquers all. That was then. Now, well, I'm a bit more cynical. Don't get me wrong, I still believe that love conquers all, but now I know it's not that simple. I think I would have loved this book back then. Now not so much. I found the story to be too simple. It also reads a bit dated. For an independent woman, Lacey is too much of a mouse. She makes this huge change in her life, but manages to not grow at all. And Jack, well, he's a bit one dimensional. I have to admit my favorite part of the novel was the "romance" between Cleo and Dog. Overall this was a nice simple story. A quick read for a cold, snowy day. It's a sweet tale to be absorbed in a single reading. Will it change your life? Probably not. But will it give you a chuckle or two? Definitely. Worth the time? Maybe. Unless you are a huge Debbie Macomber fan, I wouldn't recommend buying it. It's more of a library book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved the story about Lacey and Jack. Realtionships and starting over are never easy. I liked the way the author developed the characters .It was a great easy read. I finished it in one day.