The Kept Ones: Volume 1

by Bunny DeBarge

Rich in detail, deeply insightful, and sensitive to the complexity of the DeBarge family's triumphs and tribulations, Bunny details the definitive story of the DeBarge family and the world that made them. As told through her eyes, The Kept Ones: Volume I, goes far beyond music. Bunny DeBarge perfectly conveys and weaves her soulful history as the lone female in the 80's Motown family super group, DeBarge; from their spectacular rise to the top of R & B music royalty, their fall from grace, to their reemerging careers.

306 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 25, 2014

Reviews

[Brenda Munoz]

Bunny I just say I have so much respect for you and bobby and Tommy and other brother I see your brother movie I have reading so story about your family I want you to know heart goes out to all of you all of you great singer and and know what you all went thru in life has made difference in my I bless with good parent and good child hood but But growing up listen to all of you and brother music and just know that that you all suffered truly hurt my heart even the death of brother booby but want you all to I respect you bunny and b4other and may lord always watch over all with much love Brenda munoz

[Brian Barr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing story of a family who came from Hell and made a powerful destiny for themselves. I saw people were disappointed with where this first volume ends, but I like the idea of splitting an autobiography in different volumes; it allowed Bunny to explore her childhood and adolescence, but to her early adulthood before fame, more thoroughly. I hope the second volume will not be a longer wait from now since this book came out in 2014. Worth the read.

[Cindy Dancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

This book was very interesting and had the potential to be great but the grammatical errors made reading a little bothersome. And the ending although it was something of a cliffhanger was too unambiguous. I hope there is a Part II to this amazing story and that it well edited. Kudos to Bunny for sharing her truth!

[Kyra · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointed

I was disappointed in this book. It ended just as Bunny moves to LA. I wanted to read more about their time as Debarge, not her childhood. Don’t buy if you are want to know more about the group.

[Lateefah Salters · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read

Dragged a little bit but provided so much about this talented family that explains their actions through the decades. I found myself sympathetic to every traumatic situation they’ve been in. I pray someday they all can heal from their past because it’s never too late.

[Mieshe Johnson-Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

This was as a great book. I know it was hard to write and share with the world though. Bunny and her brothers really went through a lot. And still managed to keep faith in God

[Mori Barksdale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting

I would recommend this book for all to read it opens eyes of how life was in the 1950’s and 1950’s.

[Nila Muhammad · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Kept Ones

This book was so amazing I couldn't put it down. Bunny included a lot of details about the family. I really enjoyed reading this book!

[Monica Moody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ecellent book..i enjoyed reading this

Excellent book. Great story Bunny!! I thoroughly enjoyed this. I could feel your pain. I loved your story. God Bless

[Dawn Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spirituality Uplifting

Finally, we see the DeBarge family as human beings with challenges just everyone else. We all have baggage, but the same one and only Savior and Lord.

[Brittanei Ambrose]

Life Changing

This book is life changing for me. Thank you for sharing your story and voice. This has OPENED my eyes so much!

[Chevy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in an day! The DeBarge children’s childhood and the trauma they endured is so heartbreaking. I hope the surviving siblings and their mother are in therapy.

[Shonda Shropshire · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not all that

I was disappointed by this book. There was really nothing in it that was new. Seemed like she ‘glossed’ over her whole life. A waste of $8.

[Linda Manigo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't out this book down!

I can't wait for the release of "The Kept Ones: Volume 2" !! The first one was definitely a page turner!

[Tina Bush · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's OK

This book is okay. Quite detailed of a very dysfunctional family. There was nothing I really liked nor disliked about it.