Book Review: A Love So Deep by Suzetta Perkins
A Love So Deep by Suzetta Perkins
Genre: Inspirational Romance
Rating: 8 (EchelonBooks); 4 (Amazon)
Review by Tavares S. Carney
“Family, Friends and The Ex-Factor”
Meet Graham Peters, recently widowed husband of Amanda, to whom he was happily married for 40 years – also father to two adult daughters, Liz and Deborah, all of whom are coping with the sudden loss of an adoring wife and mother. Two months have passed since Amanda’s death and Graham finds himself still in the doldrums, unable to function at all. After narrowly escaping a suicide attempt, Graham finds himself cooped up in the house he shared with his now deceased wife, only to be constantly reminded of the love he feels he’s lost with all of her ... (more)
Book Review: The Ups and Downs of Being Round by Monica Marie Jones
The Ups and Downs of Being Round by Monica Marie Jones
Genre: Self Help/Inspirational
Rating: 9 (EchelonBooks); 4 (Amazon)
Review by Tavares S. Carney
“Yo yo, No no”
The Ups and Downs of Being Round is the coming-of-age story of little Madison, otherwise known as Miss Piggy since the day she first started school. This was the day Madison discovered it wasn’t cool to be the “fat” or the “big” kid. Wanting to be accepted and considered “normal,” Madison began working to get her body in order – exercising and dieting. Experiencing considerable weight loss, Madison is soon the center of attention and discovers what she calls “the new me. ... (more)
Book Review: The Enemy Between My Legs by Stephanie L. Jones
The Enemy Between My Legs by Stephanie L. Jones
Genre: Self Help/Inspirational
Rating: 8 (EchelonBooks); 4 (Amazon)
Review by Tavares S. Carney
“Never Say Never”
The Enemy Between My Legs is a first-person account of the author’s experiences with childhood sexual abuse and the emotional, physical and mental impact the abuse has had on her throughout the years. Having dealt with teenage promiscuity, Ms. Jones takes a no-holds barred approach in informing readers that it can happen to anyone, boys and girls, and that no age is too young. She explains to readers how the most seemingly innocent touches from those we trust most can very well be sexual advances and interpreted as sexual abuse. ... (more)
Book Review: Keeping Misery Company by Michelle Larks
Keeping Misery Company by Michelle Larks
Genre: (Christian fiction)
Rating: 10 (EchelonBooks); 5 (Amazon)
Review by Tavares S. Carney
“Umbrella with Holes”
Who would’ve ever guessed that Queen Esther and Bishop, heads of the prominent Clayton first-family, were hiding such deep familial secrets? Living publicly as the “perfect family,” over a period of time, their children Ruth and Ezra learn that being birthed into a first family does not necessarily guarantee “a covering” from everyday, worldly goings-on. Ruth soon discovers that the imaginary protective covering she had was due to an “at all costs” facade imposed by none other than her mother, Queen Esther, the only daughter of a prominent Chicago ... (more)
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)
