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Showing posts with label Yolanda M Johnson Bryant. Show all posts
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
REVIEW: The Art of Falling in Love by Joe Beam
Date:
4/30/13
Title:
The Art of Falling in Love: 4 Steps to Falling in Love, Staying in Love and
Renewing Lost Love
Author: Joe
Beam
ISBN 13: 978-1451672657
Pages: 226
Publisher:
Howard Books
Cover:
Paperback
Rating: 5 Stars
The
year is 2013 and spiritual warfare is all around us, including in our
marriages. As a woman
who is on her second and final marriage, I welcome any
tool that will help uplift my marriage. In The Art of Falling in Love, Joe Beam
touches on many of the issues that married couples face in a world of “easy
come, easy go” and “freeness”.
Many
fall in lust and not in love and therefore find it difficult to commit to a
marriage when the going gets tough. Marriage is a contract, a commitment and an
oath and it takes work to keep one that will last a lifetime.
Mr.
Beam touches on issues like the true meaning of love, commitment and intimacy. He
illustrates the Love Path as follows: Attraction > Acceptance >
Attachment > and Aspiration, and on to respect, fulfillment, spirituality
and passion. Although I don’t totally agree that the Love Path goes in that
exact order, I get what the author was trying to display.
Joe
Beam goes on to talk about compromise, something that couples tend to forget.
Once you enter a marriage, you become one. There is no longer and “I”, it has
become a “we” and is not longer about one person.
The
icing on the cake in The Art of Falling in Love is the discussion portion at
the back of the book that addresses some very though provoking questions. If
you are one of those people who like books on self-improvement, this is a must
for your library.
REVIEW: Inspired to Move Forward by Aleysha Proctor
Date:
4/30/13
Title:
Inspired to Move Forward
Author:
Aleysha R. Proctor
ISBN 13: 978-1479775408
Pages: 82
Publisher:
Xilbiris
Cover:
Paperback
Rating: 3 Stars
I’ve review past books by Aleysha Proctor and
would have thought Inspired to Move Forward
would have had more meat and
substance. The book, an easy read at 82 pages, including notes and promotions, has
tons of scripture references.
The
short chapters seem as if they were sermons or speeches compiled together. With
all this aside, the information is good and a great resource for those looking
for, perhaps, a bible study reference.
My
wish for Ms. Proctor in the future is to write a meatier book with a little more
substance. Scripture reference is always good, but I’d like to see her
elaborate on the stories accompanied by the scripture. I want to be inspired to
read more of her work as opposed to just by passing the book and picking up my
bible. I’ll await her next title.
REVIEW: Ada's Rules by Alice Randall
Date:
1/16/13
Title:
Ada’s Rules: A Sexy Skinny Novel
Author:
Alice Randall
ISBN 13:
978-1608198276
Pages:
352
Publisher:
Bloomsbury
Cover:
Paperback
Rating: 5 Stars
I
knew when I saw the cover of this book that it was going to be a funny read.
Little did I know that
it would also possess inspiration and life lessons.
I
graduated high school in the 80s and have yet to go to a reunion for various
reasons. First Lady Ada Howard is up to the challenge when her high school
reunion comes around, but there is only one problem; she has managed to gain
more weight than she’d care to admit.
In
Ada’s Rules, the author takes women on her life-changing weight loss journey,
while offering tips along the way. Although this book is listed as a novel, I
think it is truly a guide for its readers.
The
characters are true to life and very funny. I can say I thoroughly enjoyed this
book. It goes to prove that life doesn’t get grand until mid-life. I’d love to
read more from Alice Randall.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
REVIEW: The Customer Rules by Lee Cockerell
Date: 4/15/13
Title: The
Customer Rules: The 39 Essential Rules for Delivering Sensational Service
Author: Lee Cockerell
ISBN 13: 978-0770435608
Pages: 208
Publisher: Crown Business
Cover: Paperback
Rating: 3 Stars
Ironically, I am currently working on a
customer service project. It seems that the days of customer service, let alone
good customer service, is a distant memory. Now most
customers call into a call
center for service and what they receive is a overworked employee that is
required to read from a generic script. Sadly, one size does not fit all.
Even though this book has some great tips
on getting and keeping customers, the people at the top must change their
strategies. Having worked in customer service for nearly fifteen years, I found
that companies can hire great customer care employees, but if a company’s
bottom line is making money and following a one-size-fits-all robotic scripts
to service all its customers, customer service will not make a comeback. On the
other hand, if these same companies who continue to hire non-qualified caring
individuals, they will not continue to succeed.
Rule number eight talks about being
professional and this is something that has long disappeared in customer
service. There are other valuable rules in this book, but none if it will mean
a thing unless companies start caring more about their employees and their
customers instead of lining their wallets. This book would have been great ten
years ago, but the author may be a little over zealous with this title as it
pertains to mid-sized to large corporations. However, smaller businesses may
benefit from these rules.
REVIEW: Identity by Stedman Graham
Date: 2/15/13
Title: Identity:
Your Passport to Success
Author: Stedman Graham
ISBN 13: 978-132876599
Pages: 2248
Publisher: FT Press
Cover: Paperback
Rating: 4 Stars
Identity: Your Passport to Success by Stedman Graham added
value to my library of leadership and encouragement titles.
Often times, specifically as an
entrepreneur, we find ourselves trying to duplicate someone
or something while trying
to find our own way. This book reminds us that it is okay to be ourselves and originals—we
don’t have to follow the “pack.” Mr. Graham uses quotes from greats like
Steve Jobs—“Your time is limited, so don’t
waste it living someone else’s life” is one of my favorites.
Identity is an interactive
book that poses questions that cause you to stop and consider your values,
goals and your overall needs and wants in life. The book is comprised of a
nine-step action process that features great leaders, both past and present
that will give you inspiration to go beyond the ordinary.
I have to admit that when I first saw this
book by Stedman Graham, I was a
little skeptical. Besides being Oprah’s beau, I didn’t know much about Mr. Graham. This book took me by
surprise and I recommend it to entrepreneurs or anyone who is looking to
reinvent themselves or find themselves for the first time. Kudos to Mr.
Graham. I have read several books of this genre and this one stands out as
one of the top 20 in my expansive library.
REVIEW: One Question by Ken Coleman
Date: 4/20/13
Title: One
Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today’s Leading Voices
Author: Ken Coleman
ISBN 13: 978-1451675023
Pages: 224
Publisher: Howard Books
Cover: Hard Cover
Rating: 4 Stars
Ken Coleman is the radio host of the Ken
Coleman show. In his book One Question, he interviews and asks intriguing
questions of various leaders in various industries, walks of
life and levels of
leadership. The answers from such leaders as Seth Godin, T.D. Jakes, Tom Ziglar,
Jimmy Carter and Tim Sanders are compelling and thought provoking.
One of my favorites was when Mr. Coleman
asked President and COO of Chik-fil-A, Dan Cathy, what he learned from his
father about passing the torch. His simple response was, “ . . . if you follow
your passion in life, you’ll never have to work again.”
Kudos to Coleman for allowing us a sneak
peek inside the lives of true leaders.
REVIEW: Living the Proverbs by Charles R. Swindoll
Date: 4/23/13
Title: Living
the Proverbs: Insight for the Daily Grind
Author: Charles R. Swindoll
ISBN 13: 978-1936034710
Pages: 282
Publisher: Worthy Publishing
Cover: Hardcover
Rating: 5 Stars
This is an excellent book and every
Christian woman should own a copy. The
book is
broken into twenty-six weeks and covers issues like motherhood,
disobedience, worry, biblical illiteracy, procrastination, addition and much
more. Using scripture from Proverbs in
each chapter covers five days and ends with reflection.
This is a beautiful book that I read on a
daily basis. Mother’s Day is right around the corner. For those who haven’t a
clue what to get the wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt or special woman your
life, this is the perfect gift. Every Christian woman strives to be a Proverbs
woman and this book can help.
REVIEW: Change Beyond the Pain by Monifa Robinson Groover
Date:
4/16/13
Title:
Change Beyond the Pain
Author:
Monifa Robinson Groover
ISBN 13: N/A
Pages: 147
Publisher: Vision
Publishing House LLC
Cover: Electronic
ARC
Rating: 4 Stars
Change Beyond the Pain by Monifa Robinson Groover is another one
of those
non-fiction, Christian titles that gives encouragement to those who
are seeking purpose and change. In a world full of lip service, this title really
challenges the reader to consider if they are really looking to transform their
lives regardless of any obstacles that they may, and they will, face.
Change
Beyond the Pain is an interactive tool that challenges its readers with
open ended questions regarding their decisions and reasoning for change and
transformation.
I once heard someone quote that
readers of the bible tend to pretend they don’t understand the meaning of the scriptures,
and they use that as an excuse not to follow the scriptures. Ms. Robinson-Groover breaks down scriptures pertaining to this
book so that a person who cannot or will not interpret the bible as it was
intended—even a child can understand this break down.
And, although the book is more
instructional than “preachy”, I wish the author would have included a small
workbook and space to write notes at the end of the chapter.
Friday, March 29, 2013
REVIEW: Get You Good by Rhonda Bowen
Date:
3/25/13
Title:
Get You Good
Author: Rhonda
Bowen
ISBN 13: 978-0758281364
Pages:
327
Publisher: Dafina/Kensington
Cover:
Paperback
Rating: 4 Stars
Sydney
Isaacs has poured all that she has into Decadent, the family business. The only
problem
is that Sydney’s step-father specified in his will that her
half-brother Dean obtain ownership of the high class eatery once he turned
twenty-one. Upon turning twenty-one Dean has managed to forfeit a degree, gain
a wife and has a baby on the way. In addition, he wants to follow his dreams of
being a music producer and that takes money—money he doesn’t have unless he
sells Decadent. Sydney is in fear of losing her dream to a brother who has
never had an interest in the eatery and his greedy new wife Sheree.
In
addition to dealing with her family drama, a very handsome blast from her past
shows up. Hayden is a former NBA player who has always had his heart set on
Sydney. He will do anything it takes to win her over. After fighting hard not
to fall for Hayden, Sydney gives in. Things seem to be going well until Sheree
shows her true colors and Sydney finds that Hayden and Sheree are closer than
she could ever imagine.
It’s
often said that love and money can make anyone stoop to the lowest levels and
that even goes for squeaky clean Sydney. She vows to take Sheree down, and in
doing so it could cost her Decadent and the man she loves.
Get
You Good, is a twist of family drama, girl fights, tall dark and handsome and
whole lot of Decadent Red Velvet Cake. Rhonda Bowen did good with Get You Good.
Literary
Wonders!/The Author’s Hideaway Disclaimer:
I received a
free copy of this book for my honest review. The
opinions expressed here are my own.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
REVIEW: Stop Dieting and Start Losing Weight by Jen Brewer, RD
Date:
3/12/13
Title:
Stop Dieting and Start Losing
Weight
Author: Jen
Brewer, RD
ISBN 13: 978-1462110636
Pages:
168
Publisher: Cedar
Fort
Cover:
Paperback
Rating: 4 Stars
I
must admit when I first started reading this book, I was a bit skeptical. I
mean after all, I could
open up a mini-bookstore with the books about dieting
and losing weight that I currently have on my shelf, or being used as a door
stop in my office. However, what caused me
to read the entire book, a small one in size, is the section on
carbohydrates. Being a type 2 diabetic
for 8 years, it wasn’t until recently that I realized why I could not lose
weight and why every time I went to my doctor she wanted to put me on even more
medications. When I paid more attention to my carb intake to exercise ratio
than my calories and fats, it hit me like a light bulb—this was one of the main
keys in my weight loss.
In
Stop Dieting and Start Losing Weight, Jen Brewer writes about a more permanent
lifestyle. The book is full of no nonsense principles that debunk myths we’ve
learned over the years. We must realize that in addition to learning what works
for our bodies and what doesn’t, we must get the proper amount of sleep and we
must exercise. Many diets talk about food combinations and even brag about
losing weight without having to do a bit of exercise; these are usually the
diets that fail.
Brewer
gives valuable tips like partnering with a buddy for motivation, getting to the
root of emotional eating, and other vital tips for your life-long weight loss.
Literary
Wonders!/The Author’s Hideaway Disclaimer:
I received a
free copy of this book from Cedar Fort Publishers, for my honest review. The
opinions expressed here are my own.
REVIEW: Personal Branding for Dummies by Susan Chritton
Date: 2/7/14
Title: Personal Branding for Dummies
Author: Susan Chritton, M.Ed.
ISBN 13: 978-1118117927
Pages: 360
Publisher: Dummies
Cover: Paperback
Rating: 4 Stars
This book is a confirmation of what I tell many of my clients regarding branding. I'm amazed at how many opportunities to brand themselves, people let get away on a daily basis.If you own a business, or are someway associated with a business, product or service, it's very important to brand yourself. From the start, Chritton writes about the importance of letting the world know who you are. This book is packed with tons of advice on how to brand yourself, get your name out to the masses and how to stand apart from your competitors.
The authors touches on topics like press releases, media outlets and resources, social media, right down to your email signature. This is one of those books that every brand should have--even if you don't consider yourself to be a walking brand right now, I guarantee that will change once you navigate the pages of this book that should be in every small business owner's library.
Finally, the book has a handy little study and discussion guide at the end.
Literary Wonders!/The Author's Hideaway Disclaimer:
I received a free copy of this book from the Amazon Vine Program, for my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
REVIEW: The 10 Second Rule by Clare Degraaf
Date:
3/7/14
Title:
The 10 Second Rule; Following
Jesus Made Simple
Author: Clare
Degraaf
ISBN 13: 978-1476702773
Pages:
240
Publisher:
Howard Books
Cover:
Hard Cover
Rating: 4 Stars
The
10 Second Rule is made up of a group of principles and practices that are easy
to follow
and ultimately teaches how to be more like Jesus. Many will find
themselves relating to this book as they see instances of their lives displayed
on the pages.
I
found this book very useful and in addition to the helpful scripture and famous
saying, one in particular I found to be very profound. The quote: The Bible is
very easy to understand, but we Christians are a bunch of scheming swindlers.
We pretend to be unable to understand it because we know very well that the
minute we understand, we are obliged to act accordingly. ~~Soren Kierkegaard.
With
all the turmoil and denying of Christianity in today’s times, this book is
refreshing and reminds us that some things happen for a reason, some must
happen, but we must continue to seek to be more like Jesus. Truth be told, we
need all the help we can get.
Finally,
the book has a handy little study and discussion guide at the end.
Literary
Wonders!/The Author’s Hideaway Disclaimer:
I
received a free copy of this book from Howard Books, for my honest review. The
opinions expressed here are my own.
REVIEW: The End of Worry by Van Der Hart & Waller
Date:
2/22/14
Title:
The End of Worry: Why We Worry
and How to Stop
Author: Will
Van Der Hart and Rob Waller
ISBN 13: 978-1451682809
Pages:
240
Publisher:
Howard Books
Cover:
Paperback
Rating: 4 Stars
We
hear it all the time—we hear it from our spiritual leaders, we hear it from our
doctors
and we hear it from our families, “Worrying is going to be the death of
you.”
In
The End of Worry: Why We Worry and How to Stop by Will Van Der Hart and Rob Waller
dissect a)Why we worry, b)Understanding why we worry, and c) What happens when
we worry. Humans tend to worry about things they cannot control. Some
understand, while others don’t understand that worry can lead to unnecessary anxiety
and real health problems.
The
End of Worry is an interactive book that challenges its reader with exercises
that helps to get to the root of worry and gives effective steps and tips on
how to redirect stress into problem solving. The process can actually be quite therapeutic.
In
addition the book ties into spiritual solutions to worry and gives biblical
scripture as a point of reference. I love the prayers at the back of the book.
Many do not know how to pray and this book helps in that area.
This
book can be used by a single user or as the authors have indicated at the conclusion
of the book, this book can be shared with other family members and even book clubs.
This is definitely not one of those books you’ll read and just put on your
bookshelf, this book will get plenty of use, end up with lots of writing and
bent page corners.
Literary
Wonders!/The Author’s Hideaway Disclaimer:
I
received a free copy of this book from Howard Books, for my honest review. The
opinions expressed here are my own.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
REVIEW: I've Been Called the B* Word . . Now What Do I Do? by Dr. R. Kay Green
Date: 11/29/12
Title: I’ve Been Called the B* Word . . .
Now What Do I Do?
Author: Dr.
R. Kay Green
ISBN 13: 978-0-9858901-0-0
Pages: 216
Publisher: RKG
Marketing Solutions
Cover: Electronic Review Galley
Rating: 4 Stars
At some point in time, whether you’re in up management,
a field worker or a business owner, if you’re a woman you’ve been called the B
word—if not to your face, certainly behind your back. In this book, author Dr.
R. Kay Green gives less attention to the derogatory “B” word and shows women
how to associate themselves with more positive “B” words. Let’s face it, women
have to work harder to get ahead in business more than ever, and it’s
refreshing to associate women with “B” words like believer, brave, bubbly,
bold, bright, and a ton of other positive descriptions of themselves.
This book
gives tips on how to go from good to better and how to change your way of
thinking. Many women do not succeed because of fear and it is important not to
buy into that fear. You must have a game plan and set goals to get to where you
need to go. One also must understand that just because something doesn’t go
right the first time, or if you fall down, you must take notes, learn from those
lessons then get back up and try a different approach. Try until you succeed.
Finding your
niche is important, because when you find yourself being everything to
everybody, you’re setting up yourself up for failure. But, when you find
something you’re truly good at and that you truly enjoy, you are well on your
way to success. The tips in the book are invaluable—branding, networking,
vision, purpose, authenticity, and strategy.
Many of these
chapters spoke to me, but one struck a personal code. Dress for the Career You
Want, Not the One You Have. This is so true. Whether you know it or not, you’re
branding yourself when you don’t even think you are. If you’re dressing drab
for a job that you absolutely hate, you’ll remain stuck. Even if you don’t like
your job, picture yourself in your successful position and dress for the occasion.
We succeed when we feel good about ourselves and dressing the part can help. It
is also important to remember if you’re going to wear a tailored suit, you must
don a tailored attitude.
In addition
this book touches on topics that every B woman must stay on top of in today’s competitive
markets. These topics include technology, social media and getting in tune with
the younger generation. These things along with all the tips described in this
book help to keep you relative, competitive, marketable and successful.
I love books
such as these that help women to become successful and this is definitely one
that that I will purchase for my self-help bookshelf to refer to now and for
years to come.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
REVIEW: You Have It In You by Sheryl Brady
Date: 10/12/12
Title: You
Have It In You! Empowered to Do the Impossible
Author: Sheryl
Brady
ISBN 13: 978-1-456-7410-1
Pages: 232
Publisher: Howard
Books/Simon & Schuster
Cover: Hardcover
Rating: 4 Stars
In You
Have It In You! Empowered to Do the Impossible, author Sheryl Brady, gives
personal details of her journey around the country only to end up where she
started. Pastor Grady is a pastor of the world renowned Potters House in
Dallas, Texas, founded by Bishop T.D. Jakes.
Guided
merely by faith, Sheryl was no stranger to moving from church to church, and
from city to city. Her journey, which initially took her from the Potter’s
House in Dallas, all the way to North Carolina and back to Dallas.
My
overall take away from this book was that if you allow your faith in God to
guide you, He will always take care of you—no matter where he takes you. Sheryl
Brady uses many biblical references to characters who showed tremendous amounts
of faith, from Rahab to Joseph, to Ruth. In addition to blind faith, one must
be obedient to the word of God and the author gives plenty of examples of this.
This is
certainly one of those inspirational titles that I will add to my personal
library and refer to it throughout my journey.
FTC Disclosure: I
received a free copy of this book from Howard Books, for my honest review. The
opinions expressed here are my own.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
REVIEW: Unresolved Issues by Wanda B. Campbell
Date: 8-12-12
Title: Unresolved
Issues
Author: Wanda B. Campbell
ISBN 13: 978-1-60162-724-7
Pages: 302
Publisher: Urban Christian
Cover: Paperback
Reviewer: Yolanda
M. Johnson-Bryant – Literary Wonders!
Rating: 5 -Stars
Unresolved Issues, by Wanda B.
Campbell, was a great read. The author did a great job in developing the plot
and the characters of the storyline and made them relatable to real life
situations that Christians or anyone, for that matter, face on a regular basis.
Dr. Derrick Garrison, has always
been an over achiever—every since he was abandoned by his father. Derrick, a
successful, dentist has carried his daddy-issue-baggage well into adulthood and
into his marriage.
Staceyln Garrison loved her
husband, but she realizes that he has some unresolved issues; however, she
thinks they have to do with her. Stacelyn, Staci for short, ignores the warning
of her mother and the many warnings from God, that although Derrick was the man
He had chosen for her, he was not ready to marry. Against God’s wishes, the two
fall in love and marry, only to find their problems start immediately.
While Staci is waiting for
Derrick to grow up, she decides she shouldn’t have to suffer at the whim of her
husband’s hurtful ways, and befriends Malcolm. Malcolm has intentions for
Staci, except she is to blind to see it. She ignores God’s whispers in her ear
and she soon finds that ignoring God’s word has deadly consequences.
Unresolved Issues never gets
boring and I found myself, throwing myself into the story as I talked to many
of the characters. It was ironic that I know, and we all know, someone in this
book that can relate to the characters in this book. Great read Wanda!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
30 Books in 90 Days Partial Reading List
Hey folks! As you all know, for the last few years, we have participated in Written Magazine's 30 Books in 90 Days Challenge and this year, the challenge starts, today, June 24th! Below, is our partial reading list.
In years past, we've tried to go past 30 books, and have been unsuccessful. However, each year we read more books than the year before. As with every year's challenge, this year, our goal is to read AT LEAST 30 books.
Join us in this challenge by going to Written Magazine's website and signing up and compiling your list. Summer time is one of the busiest times for new book releases, so there should be plenty for everyone to read.
Let the challenge begin, and, Happy Reading!
~~That Literary Lady
In years past, we've tried to go past 30 books, and have been unsuccessful. However, each year we read more books than the year before. As with every year's challenge, this year, our goal is to read AT LEAST 30 books.
Join us in this challenge by going to Written Magazine's website and signing up and compiling your list. Summer time is one of the busiest times for new book releases, so there should be plenty for everyone to read.
Let the challenge begin, and, Happy Reading!
~~That Literary Lady
1.
The Guilt Trip – Pat Simmons
2.
Guilty by Association – Pat Simmons
3.
Yes! Energy – Loral Langemeier
4.
When Two Become One - Alicia Hill Jones
5.
Identify: Your Passport to Success – Stedman Graham
6.
Sade’s Secret – Shelia M. Goss
7.
Ada’s Rules – Alice Randall
8.
The Whitney I Knew – BeBe Winans
9.
Five Elements of Effective Thinking – Edward
Burger and Michael Starbird
1.
Master Class – Peter Spiers
1.
Five Star Temptation – Jacquelin Thomas
1.
Summer Vows – Rochell Allers
1.
Discovering Wes – Wes Moore
1.
Job – John H. Walton
1.
Lead Me, Holy Spirit – Stormy Omartain
1.
Heart Attack Proof – Michael Ozner, M.D.
1.
Jeremy Lin – Timothy Dalrymple
1.
What God Has Joined Together – Vanessa Harris
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Invisible Enemies Virtual Book/Blog Tour
About the Author
Lynda D. Brown lives in St. Louis MO. She has one
married son and a beautiful grandson. This is her second book, her first book,
Once I Was Lost, was released in April of 2006, and she immediately began working
on Invisible Enemies, which took four years to complete. Lynda has been
researching Spiritual Warfare for the last six years, and in these last days,
she wants to make sure that God's people do not perish due to lack of
knowledge. (Hosea 4:6)
As an avid science fiction fan and a lover of all
things supernatural, author Lynda D. Brown’s supernatural thriller series,
Invisible Enemies is creating quite a buzz in the independent publishing field.
Book one, Invisible Enemies was published in 2010 and became an immediate hit
in the authors local library, and when book two, Seed of Satan: Leah’s Story,
Book Two of the Invisible Enemies Series, arrived in January 2012, all copies
were immediately checked out by fans that eagerly waited over a year for the sequel.
Visit the Author: http://www.authorchat.info
About the Book
Inspired by the Book of Job, Invisible Enemies
reminds us that no matter what life throws our way, God is still in control!
When God chooses Abby Harris as a pawn in his wager against Satan, poor Abby's
life is turned upside down. Banned from her beloved church, Abby's hanging out
with a new crew, drinking and getting high. When she runs into her sister's
ex-boyfriend, they begin dating and soon she's pregnant and marries Randy
Nelson. When the marriage turns sour, due to Randy's infidelities, Abby’s heart
grows cold. By chance, she runs into a music producer who hears her singing,
and overnight she becomes an R&B sensation. Abby plots to take her twins
and leave her husband. When Randy finds out, he teams up with his ex, Candace,
Abby's vengeful sister, to destroy her.
Book Review
Date: 5/10/12
Title: Invisible Enemies
Author: Lynda D. Brown
ASIN: B0043M4SLS
Pages:
260
Publisher: Spoken
Word Press
Cover: Electronic/E-Book
Reviewer: Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant – Literary
Wonders!
Rating: 3.5
Stars
Invisible Enemies by Lynda D. Brown is, in a way, a good depiction of the battle between
good and evil. This book started with an attention grabber and I liked how the
author utilized the concept of spirits, both good and evil.
Abby Harris is a child of God and
everyone knew it from the day she was born. They also knew that God had great
plans for her and He had great intentions for her in his kingdom. She was
beautiful, donned a beautiful voice and she loved everyone—and everyone loved her, except members of her family.
Abby’s siblings were jealous of her because
everyone thought she was so perfect—including her own mother. When fallen
angel, Satan, challenges God for Abby’s soul, they find out who really has the
ultimate power. The devil pulls no punches in trying to infiltrate the Harris
family by placing people and spirit guides in the family’s midst. Early in the story, good and evil go toe to
toe.
I was initially filled with excitement
with this book once it started. I commend the author for her creativity in
writing about spiritual warfare and showing the “realism” that many of us
refuse to address. It is funny how some Christians will read the bible and look
at the world today and ask questions such as “How can God allow these things to
happen?” when the truth is, he’s prophesied it in His word and with no holds
barred. We tend to look at the bible through rose-colored glasses. The author
gives realistic depictions of the demons we struggle with on a day-to-day
basis.
Literary Wonders! usually does not
speak about editing issues in a review, unless
those issues interfere with the flow and the readability of the story. Unfortunately,
it would appear that this book was not edited as there were many typos,
incorrect verb and noun agreements and other grammatical errors. In addition,
there were many “time” inconsistencies, i.e., “this happened twelve years later”
and a few paragraphs later “this happened a couple of years ago.” There was
also a lot of receptiveness in this book.
Over all, I enjoyed the book, and I
feel it could have been and still can become a five-star title with a good
editor to fix grammatical, spelling, inconsistencies and storyline development.
Even so, I was able to understand that the premise of the book is, that good
will always outdo evil, however, we have a choice. If we choose to leave the
covering of God, we have chosen to face the consequences of doing so.
Book Trailers:
Invisible Enemies Book Trailer http://youtu.be/RCr7NnK9sTI-
Joey Pinkney http://youtu.be/qH9WmK0Vc4I-
Author Website:
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