Gonna Lay Down My Burdens

I listened to the book on tape while at work. This story is eventful from beginning to end. I love the way they start off in the present and then go back to tell us how they got to that point. My opinions of people changed throughout the story as you got to know them better. The story made me laugh and cry out loud while sitting at my desk! Way to go!

Gonna lay Down My Burdens ("The best book I've read so far") "I kept my tears and my weakness to myself." That is so true because in this book one of the character's, named Carmen keeps all her feelings to herself. She always tries to help others. Mary Monroe's purpose of writing this book was to create a image in the mind, And make it feel like you're there, or your one of the characters. The setting... Read Full Review

I loved this book and I couldn't put it down. I was mad at first because I wanted Carmen and Chester to get together but couldn't imagine why she would choose to be unhappy for the rest of her life. I am awaiting the sequel to this one. I would love to know what became of the Carmen, Chester and the baby. I read this book in two days. I've read God Don't Like Ugly and was mad in that book because of the secrets but enjoyed... Read Full Review

Mary Monroe has done it again. Her latest book Gonna Lay Down My Burdens is another example of her great creative imagination. This well written piece of art is entertaining, heartfelt, as well as hilarious. It will keep you in suspense until the very end. Once you read the first page, the characters come alive and keep you wanting more.The main character, Carmen, learns life lessons through carrying emotional draining secrets... Read Full Review

I really enjoyed reading this book. I have read Mary Monroe's other two books, But Gonna Lay My Burdens down has been by far the best book I've ever read in 2002. I didn't want the book to end. And the fact that the story was set in Alabama made me relate to the storyline. Mary always seem to write about small towns.Carmen went through so much drama with always trying to be there for everyone's problems. I'm so surprised... Read Full Review