Book Description
THE PROTECTOR
From the moment Heath Masters lays eyes on Meredith Kenyon, he knows there's something mysterious in this pretty woman's past. True, she seems like a good mother to her little daughter, but as local sheriff Heath has seen his share of liars ... and Meredith is certainly hiding something. But though his romantic gestures are met with suspicion, Heath can't help but be drawn to his vulnerable new neighbor. He doesn't entirely trust her, but he sure does want to kiss her
THE WOMAN ON THE RUN
About to lose her child in a devastating childcustody case, Meredith transformed herseIf from urbanwidow to small town mom, escaping the clutches of her abusive late husband'smanipulative father. Fleeing across America, she ran stright into the armsof the lonely lawman. Heath's persistence melts her misgivings, making her wonder if she could overcome her traumatic former life. But could his love protect her from her past--now and foreve?r
THE PROTECTOR
From the moment Heath Masters lays eyes on Meredith Kenyon, he knows theres something mysterious in this pretty womans past. True, she seems like a good mother to her little daughter, but as local sheriff Heath has seen his share of liars. . .and Meredith is certainly hiding something, But through his romantic gestures are met with suspicion, Heath cant help but be drawn to his vulnerable new neighbor. He doesnt entirely trust her, but he sure does want to kiss her.
THE WOMAN ON THE RUIN
About to lose her child in a devastating child custody case, Meredith transformed herself from urban widow to small town mom, escaping the clutches of her abusive late husbands manipulative father. Fleeing across America, she ran straight into the arms of the lonely lawman. Heaths persistence melts her misgivings, making her wonder if she could overcome her traumatic former life. But could his love protect her from her past--now and forever?
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful..........2006-11-05
This book is one of Catherine's best. I loved it. The hero (Heath) is simply wonderful. All the characters are great. Meredith is strong and courageous, though she had been abused, and in horrible ways. She is fragile and vulnarable, at the same time. There is also Meredith's adorable little girl, and Heath's lovable dog, Golaith.
The storyline is great. And the way the blossoming love between Heath and Meredith is protrayed, is unforgettable.
This book was a great, great read. It will make you lol at some parts, it will move you to tears or make your heart flutter at some parts.
Hightly recommended!
Another Foo Foo book.......2005-02-13
I took this on a business trip to Atlanta. It kept me preoccupied on a bumpy flight. Story was familiar. I have been associated with abused wives in my profession and sort of bought into the book. Once you get past that, the interaction between Merry, Heath and adorable Sammy was amusing. Goliath is a wonder dog and I want to buy him!!!
I think this is enuf of these kinds of books for a while. I am supposed to stay away from too much sugar.
A double review follows!.......2004-11-29
I bought a copy of this to read on a plane but fell asleep instead (fortunately!) so it had to wait a couple of weeks before I picked it up. Once I finished it, I thought - hey - I know this plot - and so a look on the shelves found a copy of Susan Andersen's "Exposure".
Both are the story of an abused or misused woman with a small daughter, on the run from someone who wants to possess them in a most nefarious way. Each fetches up in a remote part of the US and each manages to find accommodation right next door to the local sheriff. The local sheriff in each case has a traumatic past and is in deep need of the love of the right woman. Bad man arrives and after some hair raising difficulties, the bad man is seen off by the sheriff (who has fallen love with the daughter and mother) and instant family lives happily ever after.
However, where these two stories are very different is in the nature of the heroines - in this book Meredith Kenyon is strong but a bit namby-pamby (and this makes it even more surprising because she is in the middle of an "I married the mob" story). In the case of "Exposure" by Susan Andersen, once you get around the stupid emphasis on our heroine's tacky New Orleans drawl, the heroine, Emma Sands, is feisty, smart, cocky yet very vulnerable. The two tiny daughters are different in that Meredith's is terribly traumatised (very moving) but Emma's is a chip off her mommy's block and despite the baby talk, she is one of the better child characters I've encountered.
Our two sheriffs - Heath Masters in this story and Elvis Aaron (!!!) Donnelly in "Exposure" are both the survivors of difficult and dysfunctional childhoods but, given the choice, Elvis wins hands down for pure sexual attraction. I love the fact that his mom was the town trick turner but, despite it all, he loves her, looks out for her and for the most part is just plain infuriated by her. He's a huge hunk of a man whose vulnerabilities are far more endearing and attractive than Heath Master's problems.
I thought the supporting dramatis personae in "Exposure" was more amusing. At times "Forever After" seemed like a two-hander and the other members of the cast added very little to the overall story and development of the two main characters.
I'd give "Exposure" 5 stars - no problem - but this one gets four purely because I found it entertaining and a good read although I was not as "involved" with the H/H. However, after two of her books in quick succession, I'm not sure that I will be in rush to try again soon. I've not read anything else by Susan Andersen - I'll have to see if she can hit the spot again.
Forever After by: Catherine Anderson.......2003-07-21
Catherine Anderson has a way with words. She keeps your interest peeked through the whole book. I can't wait for the sequel. She leaves you wanting more. Forever After is a book I can read over and over and still get excited about the characters and plot each time.
Wish it was a movie...:)
A Keeper!.......2001-09-10
First and foremost, I have never before come across a character as beautifully potrayed as Heath Masters! The guy should be brought to life... the best part about him was that he could laugh at himself and was not afraid to love.. *sigh*
O.K. second best thing about the book is the dog!! Goliath was excellent as a friend and protector and showed far more intelligence than his human counter parts.
The story was nothing unusual, single mother running from a horrible past, runs straight into the arms of a handsome hunk... what gripped me was the personality of each character, including the dog, was well written. A good mix of humour, weepy emotions and spicy sex! Truly emotionaly satisfying!
Amazon.com
This is a "how-to" book one hopes to the Almighty one will never need. When the Bough Breaks takes a serious and sensitive look at how to cope with the loss of a child. Can one ever recover from such a loss? The author seems convinced we do not, but offers ways to rebuild our lives and recover our hope and our ability to go on with our lives and not have the death of a child turn into the death of our own hearts.
Customer Reviews:
The most helpful book I've read and useful for anyone touched by loss.......2007-07-27
I purchased this book for my parents when my brother died at the age of 29 in an auto accident. I felt helpless and knew we needed help to face the life ahead that seemed unappealing now. We needed people who would come around and really lend support and look to us for what our needs might be instead of suggesting those quick fixes in short "feel good quips" by extending a genuine offer of support which is more about being physically there, willing to help, or just sit near while we talk, rail, cry incessantly until our heads throb- those people usually number only in single digits. What we didn't need was our misery to be compounded by seeing reactions all too easy to read or being told directly that we're somehow not handling this in a healthy or normal way. As if there is one right way to grieve or a time at which "poof" you are healed? No, that always surprises me how little time we're given. As the author says, we will always carry this with us but over time will learn to adapt and as the author says she frequently heard, the second year for us was even harder. Now we are early into the third year and I am not surprised how many days or moments are still raw, as he was such an important part of my life from my earliest recollections until I was 33 and awoke to find he died alone in a ditch while I slept snug in my bed. Like seeing how much my three children have changed, knowing he has missed that, knowing how much joy he would bring to their lives were he here and the joy they would bring him, how hard he would laugh at the things they say and how proud he would be of them like he was when he was alive, how hard it is knowing that only through my stories will they remember him or know that he was so involved with them, that great brother of mine who was a great uncle.
I read this book as well as I was trying to understand the loss from my parent's perspective and I realized that it also was my story and that insights or events shared from others were those I could relate to -reactions from others or lack thereof, the lack of understanding from those who do not understand, the insensitive comments of many, the desertion of those too busy or too pained selfishly to come around, and the unspoken but clearly conveyed time frame in which society at large thinks one should heal, and those too few people whose support helped us keep our heads above water when we were sure we were going under. I was so angry at those who did not risk their discomfort with our pain to visit, or who when they did talk of Todd they did not use his name, or they would act sometimes as if it never happened at all, like he never WAS at all. That is the hardest to handle when you can no longer physically have them with you, hear their voice, or revel in their laughter and now there were those who would even deny you his memory when conversation comes to a screeching halt when you mention your loved one. They don't know what to say and sometimes that is exactly what you should say. There is no catchy "don't worry, be happy" phrase that will make it all better; but to be physically available despite your discomfort is vitally important to those in the midst of the hell that is a life forever altered without that key person whose meaning to you defies description with mere words. It feels visceral, that love, that loss. I cringe at the summary that says the author seems to suggest that we never "get over" the loss. Suggest? That reviewer has never had the rug pulled out from under him. Some phrases such as "get over" are always angering and trivialize the loved one we miss and the author bears our souls with the words we struggle to make understandable to educate those grieving, those in their lives, and society in general on loss. How could my parents not be devastated after their son whose smile lit up a room died so suddenly and who never got to reach the dreams we know he held, have the children he desired, etc.?
As a counselor, I have recommended this book over and over to ANYONE who has suffered a devastating loss because "parent" and "child" substituted with "person" and "loved one" will personalize the message and seem as if this author peered into your heart and wrote of your pain and struggle as well. I disagree with the review in which it was said that the author said when they're dead, they're dead and I NEVER saw that as I also would have been offended as our hope (which we will never part with and DO NOT attempt to take it!!) to see Todd in Heaven again someday is crucial to the healing that has begun, but the wound will always be there, somedays right in your face and other days just below the surface, unseen to others and often remaining there under your skin as you go through your days(suggesting to those who don't know loss that we're "over" it) but we know those memories, both fond and painful, come up at all the expected times and also at those times even years later when you're out and about and are stopped dead in your tracks because "he really like that song" or "he would have liked that movie" or when your heart feels pierced because you realize you are watching that young man because he looks like your brother, moves about like he did, you haven't seen your brother move in the flesh for a long time, too long, and you watch him for a while knowing it is not him and yet imagining that it is so you can reminisce because you want to remember always. Yes, that is normal and this book is written by someone who unfortunately knows first hand and that is what makes this book so helpful.
I feel strongly that this book can help not only parents faced with the unthinkable, but siblings such as myself, or even those who have someone they care about who is suffering and they want to try and understand and be more sensitive to that loss, and yes, for counselors who HAVE to be genuine and the insight, if you don't know it personally, will make the difference between healing and hurting the client because you "just don't get it."
May you never need it.......2007-04-03
This is one of the more comforting of the many books which are now available to those who have lost a child. While such an event is the most heart breaking experience of life, it is consoling to read how others think, feel, and have handled such a tragedy. It is best read in small pieces, but well worth the time and effort.
Soul searching.......2007-01-18
I was given this book 2 years ago, when our oldest son was killed while working between college semesters councelling disabled adults. While dealing with, in our mind, the worse human tragedy, we read small passages at varying times. The old adage, "misery loves company" is true, and as we continue to try and live and breathe each day this books helps by sharing that other parents continue to live also. This book covers all types of deaths of children from illness, suicide, accidents etc.... Unfortunately, I have just purchased four more copies to give to other parents in our very small community who have tragically lost their greatest gift also, their child.
A Must Read.......2007-01-13
Our daughter died 2 1/2 years ago and we struggle with our grief on a daily basis. Everyone thinks we should be over it. This book helped us realize we are more normal than we thought. A great resource for grieving parents and the people that surround them. I plan to donate our copy to our church library after asking our pastor to read it first.
The authors beliefs.......2006-08-13
I thought the book was very good,in that it gave insite what other parents were feeling.
My 33 year old son was killed 8 months ago in a tragic fire truck accident,he was a hero during Hurricane Katrina,left a 4 yr. old son,he was just a wonderful human being in every way.
The only thing that helps me understand any of this,is that he still exists in a different dimension,that I will see him again.
But when this very intellegent author,said her belief is when your dead your dead,and she has no belief in an afterlife.This is something that I don't want to hear.
Book Description
This book provides a deep understanding of the life-long evolving bereavement process after a child dies. Ways to embrace life in new, meaningful ways after the trauma of losing a child are explored.
Customer Reviews:
Nothing special.......2006-04-20
After thoroughly enjoying ROUGH WRANGLER, TENDER KISSES, I grabbed every Jill Gregory book that I could get my hands on. Three unimpressive books later, I'm beginning to think that the first enjoyable book was nothing more than a fluke.
I really tried to get into this book, but it just couldn't capture me. None of the characters was very compelling, and even the situation they were in didn't do much to spark my interest. I can't exactly put my finger on what the problem was, but it just didn't work.
This author usually writes western romances. This is the first Regency of hers. And it shows. Rather than writing it in her own style, I felt like the author was trying to "spoof" the Regency style. She kept jerking the focus of the book around. For example: the point-of-view switches from a servant upstairs to the hero in the library without even a pause or break to let the reader get oriented. One sentence the reader is upstairs in the servant's head, then next sentence, she'd downstairs in the hero's head. How annoying and distracting.
I guess I'm in the minority, but for good Regency romance, I'll stick with Jacquie D'Alessandro and Teresa Medeiros.
Very Touching.........2003-09-19
I've read alot of stories but I was never convinced that the characters fell in love as much as in this one.To make myself clearer,I found that the characters actually fell in love not just because of a kiss or because the heroine was pretty and the hero couldnt keep his hands off her..She helped him open up and made him softer and more cheerful..So,It wasnt physical it was emotional..And i find that this emotional element is missing in alot of stories these days or mishandled.Many writers these days mix up love with lust..and there's a large difference of course.
Also,all the secondary characters are well created and described..This book is one of the best i've read.I couldnt leave it, i actually finished it in 2 or 3 days because i couldnt do anything except read it..When i finished it i read the last chapter over avd over again..The story is really worth reading.So go pick it up already ;)
A heart pounding and stomach fluttering read!.......2003-04-26
Being a fan of Jill Gregory's Westerns, I was not sure about a Regency story. WOW, can she tell an awesome Regency love story. Even with the element that makes me usually roll my eyes...the poor maid/serving girl who finds out at the end of the book, she was actually the daughter of a duke, which is perfect since the man she loves is a member of the ton... Gregory's use of this element is only a small piece of the puzzle. The plot itself had me questioning the outcome. (I knew the hero and heroine would get together.) Camille and Philip were two characters I found myself liking equally. I hate the stories where the man treats the woman like ... and she lets him with little resistance. Phillip and his family treat Camille with respect even though she is a "mere serving girl". I appreciated their kindness. There was also a lot of humor in the book. I love a book I can cry and laugh with. The secondary characters were a large part of the story and were delightful (or horrible, depending on their role :) ) Forever After is one of the books I will remember forever after. Pick it up and read it...you won't regret it!
Unforgettable.......2002-05-20
This is the very first "Jill Gregory" book that I have ever read. I basically picked it up to read while vacationing on a remote island.
To me, Jill's characters really leaped out of the book's pages and came to life...with vivid thoughts, hopes, dreams, love, pain, revenge and even tears. Forever After truly seized my emotions with its triumphs, tragedies and twisted plots.
I look forward to reading more of Jill's books.
Cinderella Meets Pretty Woman.......2001-06-05
I just loved this book. I loved the relationship between Camilla and Philip. The plot twists kept me very interested. If you like true love stories where the man is aloof and and seemingly disinterested (as in Pretty Woman) and the woman goes from rags to riches (and so does with tremendous style) this book is for you. I thought it was great.
Average customer rating:
- Why not?
- Fun, positive and forward-looking
- Something's Gotta Give?
- A "fun read" yes, but -----
- Romance Coach Gives 5 Stars
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Flings, Frolics And Forever Afters: A Single Woman's Guide to Romance After Fifty
Katherine E. Chaddock , and
Emilie Chaddock Egan
Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press
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Book Description
Turning fifty is difficult for everyone, but when you're fifty, female, and single, the combination can feel downright scary. In FLINGS, FROLICS, AND FOREVER AFTERS, fifty-something sisters Katherine E. Chaddock and Emilie Chaddock Egan combine their own and others' experiences with divorce, widowhood, and the single life after fifty to present an eight-step plan to building a life filled with great romance. For women seeking all types of male companionship, from one-night romps to museum buddies to long-term partners, the Chaddock sisters tell it like it is —with the wisdom, humility, and playfulness that comes with age. Featuring real-life stories, practical checklists, revealing questionnaires, and informative sidebars, this gutsy and inspiring guide will motivate shy and stuck-in-a-rut women to get up, get out, and get the guy.
Customer Reviews:
Why not? .......2007-07-24
This IS a fun read, and addresses all the aspects of flings and frolics and forever afters in a manner that helped me determine what is right for me. Definitely a romantic look at all the possibilities, it helped me think about aspects of dating I may not have considered. This one gave me the courage to get out there because it also gave me a sense of my own boundaries and how to honor myself.
Fun, positive and forward-looking.......2007-07-07
This is a fun book, written by two very enthusiastic, positive women. I found it very enjoyable to read and got a kick out of it. This is a terrific book for women who are looking for a romantic partner/marriage or those who just need to get out of a tiresome routine. This book has lots of good suggestions on how to leave the doldrums/stagnation and get into the social swim. It is encouraging and very optimistic. The book offers good guidelines on how to zero in on a man who is suitable and harmonious while respecting and honoring your own needs and wants. The writing exercise on Action Goals and Life Pattern Goals is very valuable, regardless of where you are in life!
Something's Gotta Give?.......2006-08-05
I was disappointed in this book for all the reasons mentioned by Ms. Janis. All of her comments ring true, everyday. I too remember articles about losing at tennis or "50 ways to make him happy" published in magazines of my youth. I also remember being told that if I wanted to find a man, I had to be less-smart and ditch my glasses. Well here I am, new to the 50 Club, still wearing glasses and smarter than ever! If my only chance for finding romance with a man who may have ED, looks as bad as Jack Nicholson did in "Something's Gotta Give" and is hooked on Viagra - I'll stay home and watch old movies on TCM. In short, why should I sacrifice who I am and bother with the face-lifts, new teeth and other false-hoods that society still fosters when all men over 50 want is a younger woman who will boost their image and ego. Amen!
A "fun read" yes, but -----.......2006-03-05
This book is basically aimed at people who are prepared to turn themselves into lobotomized geriatric Barbies. One reviewer comments here that she doesn't approve of them telling women to fake an orgasm --- what I find even worse is advising women to get facial surgery! (Hey, don't forget that American culture dictates that you only have yourself to blame if you no longer appear to be 35.)
The basic premise is that, because of the reduced number of men available for us menopausal mavericks, we have to enter into stiff competition with the other ladies in order to be fitter, better dressed, whiter-toothed, and overally boucier and happier than our competition (heaven forbid that a potential partner might see the real person). This reminds me of advice I read in a teenage magazine some 40 years ago: "A *really* clever girl knows how to lose *convincingly* at tennis". My attitude is now what it was then --- if that's what it takes, count me out.
Also, most of the advice is for people without "real lives". If you are engaged in an actual active, engaging career (you know, one where you might be unable to just up and move to some other place in the US because the dating prospects might improve), you don't have time for all this gym hopping, manicure parlour visiting, volunteering, joining sports clubs etc. Hey --- Georgia O'Keefe didn't have to put up with this nonsense.
Oh, and yes, I *am* "over 13" (even in dog years).
Romance Coach Gives 5 Stars.......2006-02-26
Yippee! Not too often am I able to write a good review about a
dating books for older women. In fact, I can't remember the
last one that I liked. But finally, a good one!
"Flings, Frolics, and Forever Afters: A Single Woman's Guide to
Romance After Fifty" by Katherine E. Chaddock and Emilie
Chaddock Egan is a winner.
Here's what I liked about it: This book was clearly written by
two women over fifty who have been there and done that. They
know what they are talking about and know how to write -- yea!
Chaddock and Egan do not talk down to their reader and do not
infantalize us with cutsey cartoons or think we won't see
through shallow information. This book is PACKED with
information. Granted, once in awhile, the authors do slip into
some not-so-adorable labels like "The Pin Cushion" and "The
Violin Player," but hey, none of us are perfect.
There's too much good in this book for me to pick out
illistrations. But I did particularly like what they called "the
nightie slide" (pg. 174) for finessing the "getting naked" part.
I did NOT like "The Magnolia Principle - the full court girly
push." Could be because it came from a woman who lived in
Oxford, Mississippi. I'm in Florida now, but Mississippi is too
recent in my memory to be able to romantisize Southern Belles.
So, I liked "Flings, Frolics, and Forever Afters" and recommend
it to any single woman over 50 who is stepping into the dating
fray. It'll help, believe me!
From Your Romance Caoch, Kathryn Lord
www.Find-a-Sweetheart.com
Average customer rating:
- GRATITUDE FOR THIS INSPIRING BOOK
- Powerful, hopeful book
- Precious inspiration and guidance for those who care about children
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Forever After: New York City Teachers on 9/11
Manufacturer: Teachers College Press
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Book Description
The aspiring first-hand accounts gathered in this book document the remarkable wisdom and courage of public school teachers and school leaders who cared for and protected the children in NYC schools on 9/11.
Customer Reviews:
GRATITUDE FOR THIS INSPIRING BOOK.......2006-09-20
IT IS AN EXTRAORDINARY PRIVILEDGE TO WALK THROUGH THE HORROR OF 9/11 WITH THESE COURAGEOUS TEACHERS. IN TELLING THEIR VERY PERSONAL STORIES WITH HUMILITY AND HUMANITY, THEY GAVE OF THEMSELVES, OPENLY AND GENEROUSLY, AND, LET US INTO THEIR LIVES ON THAT UNIMAGINABLE DAY.
WE ALL THOUGHT ABOUT THE NYC SCHOOL CHILDREN THAT DAY. WE ALL WONDERED ABOUT THE TEACHERS WHO WERE IN CHARGE. WE WANTED TO KNOW WHEN AND HOW THEY FOUND OUT, WHAT EACH TEACHER SAID , HOW THEY FELT, WHO THEY CALLED, HOW THEY KEPT THEIR COOL WITH THE CHILDREN.... HOW THEY SHOWED UP AS LEADERS IN THE FACE OF THE GRAVEST TRAGEDY. AND, IN THE AFTERMATH, HOW THEY CAME TO AN INNER PLACE OF HOPE FOR THE FUTURE; HOPE THAT CONTINUES TODAY.
THE STORIES ARE STIRRING. THE VOICES NEED TO BE HEARD. THE READINGS WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART, WILL MOVE YOU TO TEARS, AND WILL LEAVE YOU WITH PROFOUND RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR OUR TEACHERS... AND A DEEP SENSE OF GRATITUDE FOR EVERY DAY.
Powerful, hopeful book.......2006-09-14
This book eloquently recounts the stories of the 9/11 tragedy and its aftermath from the perspective of the New York City teachers who were on the job that fateful day. It is powerfully written, a testament to their hope and strength and shared humanity. The writing was so compelling that I wanted to read it all at once, but emotionally I needed to go slowly, to let each chapter sink in. It is one of the most powerful pieces of writing that I have ever read.
Precious inspiration and guidance for those who care about children.......2006-09-12
What would you do if you had been a teacher or administrator in a New York City school on September 11th, 2001?
None of us can be sure how we would have responded to such a challenge. But the 17 teachers who wrote this book, do. Their very personal memoirs have inspired me as a teacher, and as a grandparent of young children who have already asked: "Can something like that happen again?"
Reading these teachers' well-earned words is like sitting around a kitchen table with a group of smart, dedicated, and exerienced teachers, and hearing them share t heir struggles with the greatest educational challenge of our time: sustaining the hopes of the next generation.
Patricia Lent, a 2nd-3rd grade teacher, reports one of her students saying: "I'll never forget that on that day you held my hand and you didn't let go."
"I couldn't let what had happened destroy what was left that was good," writes Debbie Almontaser.
Voices from the classroom are all too rare in the literature of education and pedagogy. This book is exhilarting to read and an authentic source of hope and help for parents, teachers, and students.
Ronald Gross
Customer Reviews:
A Wonderful Collection of Sizzling Love Stories.......2006-01-10
If you are an African American Romance novel lover, this collection is for you. Each story stands on its own, although the first two books have interconnected characters. You will need the whole weekend to read through Bette Ford's well-written, believable and sometimes intense romance tales. Both the men and women are real characters you will want to root for.
Book Description
Struggling with her weight for decades, Stacey Halprineventually won the battle and lost over 350 pounds. Butafter gastric bypass surgery and one diet after another,she realized that the most difficult part isn't losing theweight--it's keeping it off. Now, for the 90% of dieterswho have lost weight only to gain it back, Stacey presentsher unique program that will keep the pounds offpermanently--whether you've lost 15, 25, or 50pounds. Complete with expert advice from medicaldoctors, psychologists, nutritionists, and fitness gurus,WINNING AFTER LOSING reveals the secrets thatwill finally put an end to self-sabotaging habits and yo-yodieting. This is an inspirational, motivational guide thatshows readers how to maintain and truly enjoy ahealthier lifestyle.
Customer Reviews:
this is a "pass it on".......2007-10-06
this book should be read by anyone who has lost and wants to keep it off
Great book to help keep off the weight.......2007-09-28
I haven't yet finished the book, but I'm up to pg 126 and so far it's been a great resource of information. I'm glad I bought it and would recommend it to others.
Bravo, Stacey.......2007-07-11
Anyone who dismisses this book as superficial you-can-do-it-if-you-try stuff isn't willing to do the work to keep off the weight. Come on, Stacey lost over 350 pounds and is keeping it off -- she doesn't do it by simply thinking positive. She tells us how she does do it, and if it works for her, as addicted as she was, it ought to work for anyone willing to do the work. Personally, I found her book very inspiring, and it's given me concrete methods that have been easier for me to latch on to than methods I've seen in any other book. I urge anyone who may be killing herself with food to try this book. It may be your best chance at saving your life. (And by the way, I didn't see a single spelling or grammatical error in the entire book, and I'm a professional editor.)
Just what I needed.......2007-06-28
This book is written by a recovering food addict - which is exactly where I'm trying to head - into recovery. The book speaks directly to me, and I'm sure, many others who are experiencing life long battles with food addiction. Stacey covers every area that you could think of and then some. It's a very positive book and serves as a terrific inspiration for me to keep at my goal of getting healthy. I frequently refer to the book as a means of motivation.
I highly recommend this to anyone who is trying to maintain their weight, as well as to those who are still struggling to start the weight loss process.
winning after losing.......2007-06-11
I thought this book might offer something new, but it's just another in a long line of "positive thinking" type plans. I stopped reading in chapter two after noticing way too many grammatical and spelling errors that never should have gotten past editing. I hope it helps someone but I'm still looking.
Customer Reviews:
Love it.......2006-06-13
OH MY GOD!! I LOVE THIS BOOK. I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN FOR NOTHING. I SO RECOMMEND THIS BOOK. I AM A NEW KIMBERLY WHITE FAN, AND I PLAN TO GET ALL OF HER BOOKS.
Happy with "Forever After".......2005-04-17
The characterizations and the plot were immensely intriguing and not predictable at all. There were twists in the story that made it hard for me to put the book down. Jova and Davan were one of the most sexiest couples I have ever read about and enjoyed in a novel. The way their relationship blossomed was sensual, sexy and real...I could see love beginning like that. Their relationship was very believable and Jova reminded me a lot of my hairdresser! The relationship between Herman and Jova was also very believable; those are the parts of the novel that definitely had me on the edge of my seat and talking out loud--(in my best girlfriend voice)-- "No she not about to ride him around in her new man's car!!"
I also thought that the way the author dealt with the relationships between Davan and Uncle David, and Uncle David's friendship with Jova, was extremely beautiful and sensitive. Uncle David was definitely a positive influence in Davan's life; this was evidenced in the way Davan treated Jova. The author dealt with many issues that are pertinent to the "now" in African-American communities like entrepreneurship, death and dying, and the importance of respect in relationships. I will definitely be looking forward to reading more of Kimberley's work in the near future.
Forever is long enough.......2004-09-15
Jova Parker has had enough of dealing with dog's. Her ex is trying to sue her after he wreaked her car. Then in comes Davan Underwood a handsome mechanic, can he make her break her resolve and take a chance with love.
Forever After...........2004-09-06
FOREVER AFTER by Kimberley White
September 5, 2004
FOREVER AFTER by Kimberley White was my second BET Arabesque romance, and so far I'm batting 100. In the opening chapter, 27-year old Jova Parker is dealing with an ex-boyfriend who has just sued her for damages, and she was nowhere near the accident that totaled her vehicle. The ex is Herman Norman, and although their relationship had started out on the right foot, he turned into a person that she had a hard time respecting. The last straw was the accident he had while driving her Lincoln, claiming SHE owed him money for his medical bills.
In the mean time, Jova is grieving over the death of her mother, but had been busy building up a clientele at her new salon, Tresses and Locks, bought with her mother's insurance policy. Jova felt that she will make her mother proud, by creating a successful business in her honor.
Across the street is David's Garage, and Davan Underwood, David's nephew, has just moved to Detroit from Utah to help out his dying uncle. He's noticed Jova, and introduces himself to her. There are sparks, but Jova is not ready for a relationship so soon after she'd been treated so badly by Herman, and does her best to keep her emotions in check. At the same time, Dawn, who also works at the salon, finds herself attracted to Davan, and soon starts to believe there is a real relationship going on between them.
Davan doesn't give up where it concerns Jova. He does his best to convince her to go out with him on a date, asking her to give him a tour of the city. Jova considers this new relationship a purely platonic one, at first. But Jova slowly let's go of her stubborn attitude and let's him into her heart. Problems arise between Dawn and Jova because of Davan's interest in Jova, and soon Dawn quits the salon, accusing Jova of backstabbing her.
As Jova and Davan's relationship slowly blossoms, Davan's Uncle David requests to meet her. David's relationship to Davan is similar to that of father and son, and he insists on meeting Jova. Jova and David hit it off and she in turn looks up to him as the father she never had. While his health deteriorates, she helps take care of him and befriends him, making Davan very happy that the woman he loves and his surrogate father have become good friends.
Herman isn't out of the picture and he returns periodically to threaten Jova and asks for money to save him from the men who he owes money to. His gambling habit has gotten out of control, and for some reason he thinks she can help him. She thought he was out of her life for good, but despite their break up, his influence on her life has a negative impact, and it begins to affect how she deals with her romance with Davan.
I enjoyed FOREVER AFTER, and felt it was a great story. It was more complicated than the average romance. However, I did feel there was a problem with some of the writing. A few of the chapters ended abruptly, and the transition to the next chapters felt stilted and stiff. Other than that, I am recommending FOREVER AFTER and would definitely read another book by Kimberely White.
Wonderful Read!.......2004-06-23
This book is entertaining and will have you turning the pages until the end! Jova and Davan are great characters with genuine depth that you can relate to. Get this book! You don't want to miss this romance!
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