Summary - Black Cake: Based On The Book By Charmaine Wilkerson

SUMMARY

BLACK CAKE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY CHARMAINE WILKERSON

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Then: 1965

The Message

Covey's Story

Elly's Journey

The Accident and a New Identity

Eleanor's New Life and Secrets

Sibling Dynamics and Family History

Meeting Marble and Uncovering Truths

Reconciliation and Legacy

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson is a novel that explores themes of identity, family secrets, and reconciliation. The story begins with the death of Eleanor Bennett, who leaves behind a mysterious black cake and a recording for her two children, Byron and Benny. In the recording, Eleanor reveals long-held secrets about her past, including her true identity as Coventina Lyncook, a runaway bride from a Caribbean island. As Byron and Benny listen to their mother's story, they uncover a web of hidden relationships, shocking revelations, and a sister they never knew existed. The siblings must grapple with these newfound truths while confronting their own personal struggles and strained relationship. The black cake, a traditional Caribbean dessert, becomes a symbol of their shared heritage and the untold narrative of their family.

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Release date

Audiobook: March 5, 2025