BLACK & WHITE

At age 18, Clara Dunn ran away from her family. Fourteen years later, a telephone call brings all the bad memories of her childhood back. Her mother is dying, and Clara must finally return home. But this family reunion will come at a cost to her and her family. Marguerite Gavin's performance expresses the nuance and subtly of Shapiro's story. In moments of high emotion, Gavin's compelling voice seduces listeners into believing this is her own story. Her transitions among the three generations of Dunn women prove as impressive as her ability to capture their emotions. Gavin's voice grips listeners and adds soul to Shapiro's story of reconciliation. L.E. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 07]