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Keeping the Faith

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Keeping the Faith 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: John Negron ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Keeping the Faith” penned by the author John Negron is a memoir. The author didn’t have a stable childhood. Just after his birth, he was placed in foster care and bounced between different families. As a little boy, he needed to be hugged, kissed but he was full of fear all the time and yet remained hopeful. These experiences taught John self-reliance early on in life. 

While growing up, John was looking forward to something permanent and secure. John’s life in Brooklyn was very different compared to life in rural New Jersey. While living with his mom, he secretly wished to be placed in foster care. He developed an interest in reading and books and continues to excel in different things. Even his teacher started praising him for his smartness. Read this story to find out what more challenges John would face in his journey.

I am impressed by the author’s faith and resilience. This is a great story of survival and about breaking chains. I really appreciate the strength of the author. John’s story involves abuse, faith, survival, resilience, heartache, instability, etc.  I am thankful to the author for sharing his journey with us. This book empowers the readers to hold on to faith in dark times. It’s a must read book.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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White Wine & Medical Marijuana

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: White Wine & Medical Marijuana 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Julia Cirignano ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“White Wine & Medical Marijuana” penned by the author Julia Cirignano is a collection of poems about the author’s life. In a few poems, the author has mentioned the consequences of being high or intoxicated.

Sucker is a poem about the man who warned the author not to fall in love with them. But even after the warning, we fall in love.

“A Sensual Poem About an Unfortunate Affair” is a poem about a relationship in which the author loved many little things about her partner. She wishes that he would be hers.

Help is a poem about the time when our heart longs to see someone we love.

I was able to relate to many poems and could feel the author’s emotions behind these words. The language used in the poems is easy to follow. The writing style is nice and I am glad to read this poetry book. Those who have been in a relationship would enjoy this book more as they could connect to it well.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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Perseverance. Reinvention.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Perseverance. Reinvention. 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Ann Schreiber ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Perseverance. Reinvention: Losing It All to Gain What Truly Matters” penned by the author Ann Schreiber is an interesting read. This book is about perseverance and reinvention, about picking yourself up each time life knocks you down. I have got my hands on this book at a much needed time.

Ann has shared her life journey in this book. Going through a divorce, miscarriage and almost losing her son were challenging times of her life. These experiences changed her and made her stronger and better. The author suggests we put the hurts and disappointments behind us and become better from our experiences. Whenever we are at our low moments, we should seek out help. The author has shared her experience of miscarriage and how it impacts both the partners. Yet, she encouraged us to learn lessons from such sorrow.

While reading this book, you will realize the importance of perseverance and resilience. Our experiences help us to realize our strength and capabilities. Ann inspires us to live a life that is true to ourselves. This book encouraged me to create a new fulfilling life. I am grateful to Ann for sharing her story with us. The writing style of the author is amazing and the book is well paced. I am delighted to read it. It’s worth every second.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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The Dragon Prophecies

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Dragon Prophecies 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: M. T. Meiklejohn ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
The Dragon Prophecies penned by the author M. T. Meiklejohn is Book One in The Return of the Dragons book series. The main character of the story is Cassandra. She was born and bred as Fisherfolk. Cassandra’s mother died while giving birth to her. She lived with her father until the day her father went missing at sea.

Cassandra now lives with her Aunt Jenna and Uncle Jom. Cassie is in her final year of glassblowing apprenticeship. Cassie displayed her articles at the market where people come from far and wide every six months. Cassie has a best friend Jewel. He brought Lady Adriana of the Azurite Tower and her guide and protector, Bolkin, to Cassie. 

Lady Adriana told Cassie many things about energy. She discussed Dragon Fanir, the greatest of the Knowledge Dragons and how Cassie has made his replica. Read this story to know will the dragons return.

Those who enjoy reading fantasy novels should get their hands on this book. I enjoyed every bit of this story. The storyline is unique and the author has done fantastic work in this book. I loved Cassandra’s character the most. This is a well paced novel that you should definitely read.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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Undone: A Novel of Betrayal

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Undone: A Novel of Betrayal 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Paula Stahel ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Recently I got my hands on Paula Stahel’s book “Undone: A Novel of Betrayal”. The main character of the story is Lydia Casselberry. She was shocked to find out that her husband Gil was having an affair. Gil and Lydia have been married for thirty-seven years and she doesn’t have any idea for how long her husband has been cheating her. She flew from her Tampa home so she could be alone and give a thought to her next decision.

She left a note to her best friend and another note to her husband mentioning that she is fine and needs time to decide whether she wants a divorce or could live with him. When Lydia found out about the PD through a website, what would she do? She was shocked to know that Marielle and Gil have been members for four years.

Read this story to see Lydia walking down memory lane and remembering her earlier days with Gil. The writing style of the author is nice. The story is engaging and you won’t feel like putting it down once you start reading it. Those who enjoy reading stories of betrayal, revenge, friendship, etc should get their hands on this book. Lydia’s character is written well by the author. I am delighted to read this story of betrayal.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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A Family of Strangers

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: A Family of Strangers 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Casey S. Bell ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
The title of the book “A Family of Strangers” excited me to pick this book. William Osei is a family service specialist at Bambin Adoption and Foster Agency. At the agency, there was a ten-year-old boy named Bobby. At the age of ten, Bobby has already been in twenty foster homes. His different foster parents always dropped him back at the agency and he moved from one foster home to another.

Finally, William decided to adopt him. Soon, Bobby started warming up to him. One day, William was visited by a woman named Sarah. Sarah told him her entire story of being raped and how Bobby was left at the foster agency. Read this book to know will Bobby ever get to know the truth of Sarah and his biological father.

This is a unique story. I loved every bit of it. The writing style of the author is nice. This book would warm up your heart towards foster children. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for a child to go to different foster homes. I loved William’s character the most. The title of this book is suitable according to the contents. It would be amazing to explore more books by the author in the future.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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Memorial Day

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Memorial Day 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Rob Nelson & Brian M. Wixson ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
It’s the first time that I have got my hands on a screenplay and I am impressed by the work of the authors Rob Nelson & Brian M. Wixson.

On April 29, 1863, during the American Civil War, a regiment of Confederate soldiers was charged with protecting hundreds of gold coins throughout the war as payroll for the troops. A choking black shroud prevented them from defending the fort or themselves, and all the soldiers were killed.

Every year, in the town of Southern Cross, Memorial Day is celebrated to pay respects to their hometown heroes.

This year, a tourist named Dan Cronenberg visited the town of Southern Cross for the Confederate Memorial Day celebration. The mayor requested him to tell everyone that Lt. Cronenberg was his ancestor, and he has come to honor him. While everyone was occupied with the celebrations, the black smoke rose from their tomb and started to swirl around and prevented the townspeople from moving or escaping. The regiment had come back from the dead and could be seen in the smoke. Soon, there was chaos everywhere. How would the townspeople fight back against an Undead evil bent on revenge.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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The Unknown Face

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Unknown Face 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Gregory Duncan ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The Unknown Face: A memoir of marriage, mental illness, and the search for why” by Gregory Duncan takes readers on an emotional journey. This memoir details the lives of Greg and his wife, Rachel, in a modern college town in Virginia. Despite having his own red flags in their relationship, Greg became engaged to Rachel.

Balancing his roles as a husband, musician, and second-year teacher with a forty-minute commute, Greg found himself losing a part of his identity. The couple sought marriage therapy to address their emotional disconnect. Their therapist advised Rachel should learn to not push so hard and Greg needed to learn to respond better to those pushes. However, implementing these changes proved challenging for them. This poignant narrative explores how Rachel’s tragic suicide profoundly affected Greg.

Duncan’s raw and gripping writing highlights the importance of open communication and mental health awareness in today’s hectic world. This heart-wrenching story is a powerful reminder to prioritize our well-being and that of our loved ones. I am deeply moved by Greg’s candid sharing of his painful experience.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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The Official Black Book Black Index

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Official Black Book Black Index 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: The Kingzman ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The Official Black Book Black Index” penned by The Kingzman is a gripping read. In this book, the author has written about sexual experiences with different women. The women featured include the wealthy, the submissive, the sexually deviant, the sexually experienced, and the inexperienced. 

“The Mommy Returns” is a story about a woman with a big ass who works part-time at the brothel. Because of her free time, she was willing to invest her time in Daddy. The Daddy made the Mommy crave for him by withholding sex from Mommy. The Mommy was given time to prepare herself for the anal sex. Read this story to know will the Daddy let the Mommy go deep physically.

DFS versus DBKS is a story about two women DFS and DBKS. DFS once told Daddy that she is his cousin’s mama. After thinking about it, Daddy finally banged her harder but the problem was that DFS got attached and insecure for Daddy. DBKS is a woman who hasn’t sexually experienced much in her life. She needed to be brought out of her shell. How will things go with DBKS?

I enjoyed reading other stories too. The Portal Pleaser and The Irish Emerald are also my favorites from the collection. This book is a unique read with unique stories. This book is only for adult readers with an open mind. I am grateful to the author for including a dictionary at the beginning. It was helpful. Those who are comfortable reading mature content would enjoy these stories. I was on the edge of my seat while reading this book.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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She Took a Turn

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: She Took a Turn 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Kristi J. Smith ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
She Took a Turn: A Memoir of Climbing over Guardrails into Growth” penned by the author Kristi J. Smith is an intriguing memoir. Kristi’s parents Joan and Lloyd raised her as a Christian daughter. When Kristi was born, it was assumed that she would become a Christian, medical doctor.

After growing up, the author still considers herself a Christian but the meaning of this identifier has changed a lot as compared to her childhood. While growing up, Kristi constantly learned from her mother who was there to involve her in different tasks. From the age of twenty-two to thirty, Kristi gained many insights that changed her. Her mother was there with her during her moments of self-discovery. Even though Kristi was raised with conservative values, she found her authentic self through constant self-work.

Those who are fans of memoir should definitely read this book. This book inspires us to embrace authenticity and do self-reflection. I appreciate the author’s choice of title for the book. Those who want to forge a different path would gain great insights from the author’s journey. I appreciate the author for the path she chose to walk and for being so courageous.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4.5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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