About the Book
A historical romance novel set in the 1920s in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Son of a Preacherman depicts the highly segregated life of African Americans in the Greenwood District, in Northern Tulsa and the tensions leading up to the Tulsa Race Riots.
Billy Ray Matthias is the
handsome younger son of the church’s new pastor. Benny is the daughter of the oil rich Freeman
family. Billy Ray is convinced that
Benny is the woman God would have him settle down with. Benny, on the other
hand, recently had her heart broken. She is not the least bit interested in
getting involved anytime soon. As Billy’s pursuit of Benny intensifies, so does
the political and social climate in the prosperous African American
neighborhood known as the Greenwood District.
Racial tensions in Tulsa escalate
when Dick Rowland, a black man, is accused by a local newspaper of raping Sarah
Page, a white woman, on an elevator.
Ethan Freeman (Benny’s brother) and Maynard Vaughn (a radical white
attorney and Ethan’s mentor) despite continuous threats put their weight and
energy behind helping Dick. While the White Glove Society, a racist group seeks
to destroy not only Dick but all the African Americans in this successful black
owned community.
As tensions come to a head and
violence breaks out, Billy and Benny are caught up in the heat of chaos. He vows to keep her safe but will Benny let
him?
Will faith in God be enough to
sustain the people of the community as their lives are changed forever by
deadly acts of hatred?
About the Author
MARLENE
BANKS resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition to being a prolific
writer she has an associate degree in Theology from Rhema Bible Institute in
Keysville, Virginia and is currently pursuing studies to initiate a Christian
counseling ministry. Marlene is a member of Bethel Deliverance International
Church in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. Her work resume includes forty years in
nursing and business.
A divine
gift of storytelling with her unique voice and love of Christ creates engaging
and inspirational novels. She considers her fiction writing an avenue to
communicate the Gospel and Christian principles. It is also Marlene’s goal to
bridge the gap between faith-based and secular literature. SON OF A PREACHERMAN
is her second release.
About the Book
A historical romance novel set in
the 1920s in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Son of a Preacherman depicts the highly
segregated life of African Americans in the Greenwood District, in Northern
Tulsa and the tensions leading up to the Tulsa Race Riots.
Billy Ray Matthias is the
handsome younger son of the church’s new pastor. Benny is the daughter of the oil rich Freeman
family. Billy Ray is convinced that
Benny is the woman God would have him settle down with. Benny, on the other
hand, recently had her heart broken. She is not the least bit interested in
getting involved anytime soon. As Billy’s pursuit of Benny intensifies, so does
the political and social climate in the prosperous African American
neighborhood known as the Greenwood District.
Racial tensions in Tulsa escalate
when Dick Rowland, a black man, is accused by a local newspaper of raping Sarah
Page, a white woman, on an elevator.
Ethan Freeman (Benny’s brother) and Maynard Vaughn (a radical white
attorney and Ethan’s mentor) despite continuous threats put their weight and
energy behind helping Dick. While the White Glove Society, a racist group seeks
to destroy not only Dick but all the African Americans in this successful black
owned community.
As tensions come to a head and
violence breaks out, Billy and Benny are caught up in the heat of chaos. He vows to keep her safe but will Benny let
him?
Will faith in God be enough to
sustain the people of the community as their lives are changed forever by
deadly acts of hatred?
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Book Review
Date: 6/3/12
Title: Son of a Preacherman
Author: Marlene Banks
ISBN 13: 978-0-8024-0618-7
Pages: 352
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Cover: Paperback
Reviewer: Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant-Literary Wonders!
Rating: 5.0
Marlene Banks' novel, Son of a Preacherman, is historically based, and provides the reader with multifaceted views of love. The major premise throughout the novel stresses the need to remember that God is love and all things can be endured if we truly believe in God's love.
Benjamina Freeman (Benny), one of the main characters, is consistently challenging her love for God as well as her love for herself. She has allowed the past to cloud her faith and is unwilling to listen to the many messages the Lord is sending her. Will she continue to challenge herself worth even when she is faced with unimaginable circumstances?
Title: Son of a Preacherman
Author: Marlene Banks
ISBN 13: 978-0-8024-0618-7
Pages: 352
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Cover: Paperback
Reviewer: Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant-Literary Wonders!
Rating: 5.0
Marlene Banks' novel, Son of a Preacherman, is historically based, and provides the reader with multifaceted views of love. The major premise throughout the novel stresses the need to remember that God is love and all things can be endured if we truly believe in God's love.
Benjamina Freeman (Benny), one of the main characters, is consistently challenging her love for God as well as her love for herself. She has allowed the past to cloud her faith and is unwilling to listen to the many messages the Lord is sending her. Will she continue to challenge herself worth even when she is faced with unimaginable circumstances?
Billy Ray Mathias has challenged himself with a new start in a new city, but significant events will determine the road he must take to complete his desire to please the Lord.
The Freeman and Mathias' families are challenged on many fronts. Their interactions with the other characters in this novel as well as the social issues Ms. Banks has included will keep the reader interested and anticipating the final outcome. A novel well done!
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