I'm Telling: A Novel

Karen E. Quinones Miller

May 2010 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

Eleven-year-old Faith Freeman has a secret: She saw her stepfather molesting her twin sister, Hope. This unspoken truth clouds family relations for almost twenty years, until Faith decides she's had enough heavy weather. As if juggling her career as a New York literary agent, a loving relationship with her boyfriend, Henry, and the care of her aging (and agitated) mother weren't enough, Faith takes on the burden of her twin's wounded psyche. So damaged was Hope at the hands of incestuous "Papa" that the crackhouses of Harlem and prostitution on the boulevards of Queens beckon as an escape from an all-too-painful reality.

Just when Hope seems on the verge of turning herself around, she enacts a betrayal so unforgivable that the sisterly bond she so desperately -- yet secretly -- desires may be severed forever. With her whole family watching, Faith must call upon her gifts of language, compassion, and understanding to save her sister and herself.

For anyone who has ever chosen between speaking up and backing down, I'm Telling is the story of one family's darkest hour that lights the way toward love and redemption.

Ratings and reviews

I really enjoyed this but, O felt it was well written the story flowed well but the ending was a huge letdown....I would love to know more about the Mother's character why she always chooses the men over her children, why she always starts fights between her daughters and try to start drama between her daughters other people, what kind of help and hope receive....the story just didn't end well....overall our was a good tale that's why I it 3stars

Not really recommend for children unless their matrue this was a middle school libary & I first read at like 12/13 but still only for matrue....can't make you not read it tho unfortunately

Great story. Tells the story of two sisters and how they lived through the sexual abuse from their mothers guy. Happens all too often!

About the author

Karen E. Quinones Miller is the Essence bestselling author of Satin Doll, I’m Telling, Using What You Got, and Uptown Dreams. She has been nominated for the NAACP Literary Award. In addition, she is a literary consultant, CEO of Oshun Publishing Company, and a former literary agent. She lives in Philadelphia with her daughter, Camille.