The very sad passing of Bebe Moore Campbell has been noted widely this morning.
Campbell died at her home in Los Angeles of complications from brain cancer, her publicist Linda Wharton Boyd said.
In her novels, she took up such topics as racism and the problems of mental illness. Her closely observed details about characters engaged in complicated relationships led reviewers to compare her to such literary masters as Anton Chekhov and Edith Wharton.
Several of Campbell's novels are set in Los Angeles, including "Brothers and Sisters" (1994), which explores the strained aftermath of the city's 1992 riots. The novel's main character, a black woman banker, is torn between her commitment to a white co-worker and the black man she accuses of sexual harassment.
h20boro lib blog has a nice collection of related links.
I'm deeply sadden by the loss of this great writer and woman. I was blessed to meet her during one of her book signings in Detroit several years ago. I also listened to her read exerpts from her book Sweet Summer in Lansing, MI. What an awesome experience for me!!! Finally, I so appreciated her candure as she discussed her challenge with anxiety/panie attacks. I have all of her books, 2 of them signed, for which I will cherish.
Ms. Moore-Campbell was my comtemporary and I always anxiously awaited her writings.
My prayers are with the entire family. Heaven has received a beautiful angel. God Bless you husband, mother, and children. Thank you for sharing Bebe with us.
Posted by: cheryl | November 30, 2006 at 07:59 PM
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Bebe Moore Campbell. I read many of her novels, and look forward to reading 72 Hour hold. It is fitting that she is remembered as a "phenominal woman" by her husband and family. I certainly understand her contribution to society. I think of the legends ball that Oprah gave and I don't recall her being there, but she was definity a woman name that we should speak. My condolences to her family and dear friends.
Posted by: Audrey DiNardo | December 01, 2006 at 03:38 AM
I've just arrived back in town and my son's girlfriend looked in my bookcase and saw all my bebe moore campbell books..She then told me of her transition..I am still floored..I didn't want to believe it until i actually went on line...72 hour hold was so real for me and my family...i will always cherish the experience of knowing her through her books...What an awesome woman..."Well Done" BEBE "Well Done"..
Thanks for sharing her with the world..jules
Posted by: julie mcgee | December 14, 2006 at 05:01 PM