REVIEW: The Big Payback by Cederick W. Tardy, II
The Big Payback by Cederick W. Tardy, II
Rating: 10 (EchelonBooks); 5 (Amazon)
Review by Tavares S. Carney – “the Christian Page Turner”
In The Big Payback, author, Cederick Tardy draws upon his personal life experiences and advises from his own perspective, and probably many more young males, single mothers on what it is he thinks are the methods and strategies to raise a successful young man. Having had to deal with childhood emotions he so candidly shares in this work, he gives mothers who may not have an open line of communication with their son insight into what may be going through the minds of their young man. He turns the looking glass to all mothers, making us painfully examine what it is we could actually be doing better to rear our sons and areas whereby we can use a little or a lot of ... (more)
Book Review: Sinful by Victor McGlothin
Sinful by Victor McGlothin
Rating: 9 (EchelonBooks); 4.5 (Amazon)
Review by Tavares S. Carney – “the Christian Page Turner”
From beginning to end, the author of Sinful, arouses reader anticipation in yearning to know what each character will do next. First there’s trouble-making and bitten-by-the-jealous bug, cousin Dior, who resents the fact that her cousin Chandelle has everything she wishes she could have and more, legitimately. This includes a husband, a big house and a nice car. Readers are acquainted with Dior’s web of deception that leads to the demise of her cousin’s marriage to a humble, loving husband. After a terrible misunderstanding that lands Marvin, Chandelle’s husband, in jail, everything starts to unravel in their lives. ... (more)
Book Review: Angels Watchin by Anita S. Rollins
Angels Watchin’ by Anita Shelton Rollins
Genre: Childrens/Christian
Rating: 10 (EchelonBooks); 5 (Amazon)
Review by Tavares S. Carney – “the Christian Page Turner”
This is a very good read for elementary readers. I highly recommended this book to young girls between the ages of 5 and 10. It is a very loving story. When parents can’t make sense of something, just maybe grandma or grandpa can. Grandparents often have the kind and gentle touch that Terra’s grandma has. She takes the time to share family history, comforts and offers reassurance her granddaughter will most likely carry for a lifetime. ... (more)
Review: I Know What God Said by Shanetria Peterson
I Know What God Said by Shanetria Peterson
Genre: (Christian fiction)
Rating: 6.5 (EchelonBooks); 3 (Amazon)
Review by Tavares S. Carney – “the Christian Page Turner”
Overall, the storyline of this book was really good. Girl and boy grow up in church together. Everyone expects them to be together, that is - except for the two of them. They go about their lives and happen across each other after each have gone thru some life-changing experiences. Now, an unexplainable attraction surfaces and they are left to discern what it is God is really saying.
For me, the book has potential. I would have liked to delve deeper into the story, however. ... (more)
REVIEW: Mariah Jennings - The Battle by Rebecca Dunbar
Mariah Jennings: The Battle by Rebecca Dunbar
Genre: (Christian fiction)
Rating: 9 (EchelonBooks); 4.5 (Amazon)
Review by Tavares S. Carney – “the Christian Page Turner”
Unbeknownst to little Mariah, she was born with a shield of protection around her, and with a special assignment. In competition for her soul, God and the devil have sent angels and demons to tap her throughout life. Will she succumb to ill-dealings in the corporate world at the same time she is trying to stand strong and keep the faith in a church where she is ridiculed by some? Mariah struggles to make the right decisions as she battles with her conscious as to what it is she should do next. Eventually Mariah discovers that she is able to ... (more)
