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Last Updated: Jul 27th, 2010

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TRR Favorite Books Reviewed

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Two The Hard Way by Travis Hunter

After Kwame and Romeo’s mother abandoned them, they went to live with their grandmother who is affectionately called Nana.  Romeo, the youngest of the two, idolized his older brother and when he went to prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Romeo’s world went to pieces.  It was easy to get caught up in the streets, but Romeo focused on being the star quarterback at his high school, hanging out with his militant midget, best friend Amir, and Kwame’s pending release. 

Cassandra's Curse: A Black Life In A Police State by Eugene Stovall

CASSANDRA'S CURSE: A Black Life in a Police State by Eugene Stovall is fiction, but there is so much truth to how the police and the government treat those in the Black community. In reality, Cassandra's Curse refers to the sister of Paris, who fell in love with Helen of Troy and caused Troy's downfall. The god, Apollo, wants Cassandra to bear his child but she won't. As a result, he gives her the ability to see into the future although no one will believe what she sees. Stovall realizes some things he says won't be believed by some people. During the 1950s in Los Angeles, the Black people who were previously doing well, are suddenly very poor and needy. Gang activity begins and the mayor of Los Angeles accuses the communists of causing the problems, rather than contribute it to the lack of funds needed to survive. As a result, the federal government sends in the CIA, who institutes COINTELPRO, which engages in many unpleasant activities in the Black neighborhoods. They make false arrests, cook up testimony against the accused, lie on people and generally destroy the Black community. 

Sweeter Than The Honey by LaShanda Michelle

SWEETER THAN THE HONEY welcomes us into the life of Kamilah Wright, a high school senior who is at a crossroads in her life.  She holds a long-time crush on her best friend, Eric, and can't bring herself to tell him her true feelings.  Along comes Summer Freeman, the new girl in school, who turns heads the minute she steps in the door.  Will Eric fall for Summer and never recognize Kamilah's true feelings for him? 

Sins Of The Mother by Victoria Christopher Murray

SINS OF THE MOTHER is a page-turner from the beginning to the end. Jasmine Larson Bush and her husband, Rev. Hosea Bush, experience every parent's nightmare when their daughter, Jacqueline, ends up missing from a seemingly routine outing to the mall. Jasmine is very anguished and distraught, as well she should be. Will this turmoil in her life cause her to go over the edge? 

The Sacred Place by Daniel Black

When 14-year-old Clement went to visit his grandparents in Money, Mississippi in 1955, he wasn’t aware of the dynamics of the colored folk’s relationships with whites.  His simple act of leaving his nickel on the counter instead of placing it in the white salesclerk’s hand was deemed a blatant act of disrespect and his refusal to pick up the money and hand it to her incited her even more.  Her embellished interpretation of this act told to others, riled the whites in town who had concerns of the colored population getting beside themselves.  Clement’s refusal to admit that what he did was wrong and apologize for it, put a town with deeply rooted thoughts at odds with each other.  

Visible Lives: Three Stories In Tribute to E. Lynn Harris by Terrance Dean, James Earl Hardy, and Stanley Bennett Clay

We all know truth is stranger than fiction. In The Intern, Terrance Dean takes us on an amazing journey of life and love as a teenager comes to terms with his sexuality, handles hurt, heartache, and pain. See where he thinks he finds happiness. 

Gone Too Far by Angela Winters

The Chases are known as a powerful and elite family in the black community of View Park.  They appear to have everything in order, but when family betrayals and secrets become intense, they're faced with the fact they may have gone too far. 

Moving In The Apostolic: God's Plan To Lead His Church To The Final Victory by John Eckhardt

MOVING IN THE APOSTOLIC:  God's Plan To Lead His Church To The Final Victory by John Eckhardt is a true Christian movement of the Gospel that sheds the Light of the World on the cultural Kingdoms.  This book is simply written in order that true believers can participate in cultivating the Ascension gifts of the church and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  Our ancestors talked about being on the Lord's battlefield and we must learn the new generation's battlefield against satan's attacks and fight the good fight to give God all the glory! 

The Journey by Ivett Jackson

THE JOURNEY by Ivett Jackson is a very show-and-tell-my-story-book with much grace and mercy.  It is as beautifully written as Ivett Jackson is beautiful and both are the epitome of God's grace in victory when we hold on. 

Advanced Apostolic Studies: Transitioning Every Believer Into Apostolic Ministry by Jonas Clark

ADVANCED APOSTOLIC STUDIES:  Transitioning Every Believer into Apostolic Ministry by Jonas Clark gives all Christians and Believers striving for the cause of the Great Commission basic teachings in his ministries for effective spiritual warfare.  What are the spiritual warfares that satan has conspired against the local church?  They include racism, bondage, slavery, oppression, witchcraft, and Jezebel trials and tribulations.  How do we overcome these in today's world to defeat these attacks?  Read and discover the knowledge behind what the every-day believer faces and how to strengthen your community's church participation to release the apostolic gifts Christ has in you.  

Red Hats by Damon Wayans

When Alma and Harold first married, a moment never went by without them expressing the love they felt for each other.  Soft spoken, loving words or a gentle touch were constant gestures of affection in their household.  They were happy and their children were happy until Alma catches Harold and her best friend in a compromising position.  The joy and happiness Alma once carried in her heart for Harold has hardened with bitterness and revenge.  Her trust in her family and friends has been extinguished. 

Before Redemption by Teresa McClain-Watson

Nikki Lewis makes a living hustling bootlegged CDs on a corner across the street from a popular nightclub.  She’s infatuated with the nightclub’s owner, Walter Dean ‘Dino’ Cochran.  One night Nikki and Dino share moments of passion and Nikki learns she has more than memories of their night together.  She prepares to inform Dino; however, she learns he’s married and they're expecting a baby.  Devastated, Nikki leaves town never to be seen or heard from again.  Life hasn’t been kind to Nikki since leaving town.  Her friends try to convince her to join church and rely on God.  Nikki is determined to work hard and hopes that will be enough.