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What is your favorite book?(287)
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Hello sexxyliz09, In response to your question my favorite book is In The Meantime(by Iyanna Vanzant). The reason that I love this book so is it's a motivational book. To me it fully defines a women and what they go threw in relationships. It gives advise on all different sides of love. Most importantly it describes in depth loving yourself and how important that is to having a good realtionship. It also teaches that just settling for anything is just a recipe for doom. All in all I would recommend every women to read this book.
Keke24a
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There are so many over the years, but if I had to absolutely pick just one, I would say Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. Its a chilling story of how the white missionaries came to Africa anc changed an entire culture. For those who may not know of him, Achebe is a Nigerian writer who is outstanding. Any of his writings are great, but thats my favorite. By the way, it was first published in 1958 and is still selling. Of course, anything by Upton Sinclair is fine with me also. Sinclair was a socialist who wrote books dealing with how the rich get richer and the poor get pooer. Most of his books are based back in the early 1900s and upwards. The governent hated him. If you can get a translated copy of The Gleeners which was written by a Frenchwoman, whos name escapes me. I'll have to check it. Another socialist. Its about how the people of France had to 'gleen' (pick-up) left over crops on farms in order to survive. She has a famous picture of the same name. My mother had a copy of it hanging over the mantle since we were all kids. I always wanted to know the story behind the picture. Finally, a few years ago, I found the book and the story. By the way, the picture is still in our family. Its over 70 years old, so you know the book is at least that old. I love finding out of print books that had meaning.
The illiterate of the twenty-first century will not be those who can not read or write, but those who can not learn, un-learn and re-learn.
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Hidden Tears by Tweedy you can only get it on line right now but I'm telling you it will touch you in a way you never thought. This is Comming from a guy who is not a big reader. If you want to check it out go to www.xlibris.com then go to book store and put in the name of the book or the Authors name. |
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Hands down, The Healers and Two Thousand Seasons by Ayi Kweh Armah. These books are relevant, powerful and profound. At this point(and has been for years), Armah is one of my favorite writers, but, it's like music, I love all types of writers and styles.
Edited by Moja555 on April 2, 2005 09:12:20 AM
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It's hard to pick just one . One that I really enjoyed, read it quite a while ago, was SHE'S COME UNDONE By Wally Lamb that book was soooo good.
Hey!! what do you all think about books on cd or tapes. Recently I borrowed one from the local library. (1st time) Terry mcmillian's A buck short and a day too soon It was good ---- but ---- I felt as if i were cheating lol not taking the time to actually read. Listened to it while driving to and from work. |
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What's up girl? I tried the book on tape and I felt the same way. Its nothing like getting in bed with a good book and cuddling with it. I would rather read. <img src="http://images.quizilla.com/R/reflectedgrace/1036813085_ktoppsalms.gif" border="0" alt="You are Psalms"><br>You are Psalms.
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AINT THAT THE TRUTH !!! YOU MENTIONED THAT YOUR FAVORITE BOOK IS "UNTIL THE END OF TIME" WHAT'S THAT BOOK ABOUT?????? IT'S HARD FOR ME TO PINPOINT ONE FAVORITE BOOK , BUT, THE BOOK THAT I MENTIONED (SHE'S COME UNDONE) IT CHRONICLES THIS WOMAN'S LIFE, FROM CHILDHOOD TO ADULTHOOD,,,,,,,,,,TALKS ABOUT HER TROUBLED FAMILY---LOVELIFE---MENTAL ILLNESS. JUST EVERYTHING .!!! I REMEMBER IT BEING SO GOOD-----I GAVE THE BOOK TO SOMEONE ELSE TO READ (that person never returned it ) she in turn gave it to another lol |
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God don't like ugly is a must read especially if you've read part II. Just the background info on the characters is important. You learn a lot about the main character by walking through her painful childhood with her. I haven't read part II God still don't like ugly I waiting for a friend to finish. Peace |
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IF ANY ONE OUT THERE IS LOOKING FOR A GOOD READ MY FAVORITE BOOK IS THE COLDEST WINTER EVER . I'VE READ THAT BOOK LIKE 12 TIMES . ITS ABOUT A YOUNG GIRL NAMED WINTER WHO IS THE DAUGHTER OF A KINGPIN. SHE THINKS THAT THE WORLD IS ALL ABOUT THE FANCY CARS AND CLOTHES. AFTER THE INCARSERATION OF HER FATHER AND THE SUDDEEN CHANGE IN HER FAMILY NAME SHE IS FORCED INTO SURVIVAL. ITS A GOOD BOOK TO SAY THE LEAST AND WILL HAVE YOU ALL INTO IT FROM PAGE 1 TO THE END. MOST PEOPLE IN THE HOOD WILL DEFINATLEY BE ABLE TO RELATE TO IT .I AM STILL WAITING ON THE MOVIE . SISTAH SOULJAH IS THE AURTHOR. COMMILLADAMS
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IF YOUR INTO URBAN NOVELS THAT TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT THE STREETS THEN CHECK OUT FOR THE LOVE OF FAST MONEY BY WENDELL SHANNON. HES AN AUTHOR FROM BALTIMORE WITH A MEAN STORY TO TELL!! ITS A REALLY EXCELLENT NOVEL. HE INCORPORATES QUOTES FROM JAY-Z IN EACH CHAPTER TO TELL THE STORY.. CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE: YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!! |
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