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Summary: "What I Thought of Mrs. Roby's Novel"
Review: I liked Casting the First Stone by Kimberly Lawson Roby, and it was definately a page turner, but I did not favor the way the novel ended. It was very interesting, and brought to life the very negative aspects of the abuse of power when it comes to ministers in today's society, but the novel to me did not concentrate fully on the notion of forgiveness as it relates to a Christian lifestyle, neither the sanctity of marriage and the vows made before God. I think marriage is very important, and there seemed to be the constant theme of ending a marriage rather than going before God and soliciting not only the Lord's help, but professional help to save the one thing that the Lord holds sacred in this earth: the union of two people as one. Overall, the novel was well written, but nevertheless it casted a shadow over trying to make a marriage work, and exemplfied the alternative, in the long run taking the easy route of divorce.
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Summary: Excellent Reading
Review: I usually don't read books out of sequence. But I did and both the novels were good.I was very impressed with this book because of course Curtis Black was a mess as per usual. The book was comical at times. But there were also serious issues that were touched upon like Domestic Violence. Besides all the Adultery Pastor Black was doing. Anyway to make a long story short Kimberla is now on my list of aspiring authors. As soon as I hit the bookstore I will have to pick up some more of her work. Because after two books I am still very much hyped over Ms.Roby's work.
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Summary: Off the Hook!!!!
Review: I really enjoyed this book.Although this story is sad but true because it deals with how some of our ministers are today.Tanya Black is married to Curtis Black who is a preacher.He is cheating on her and begging the congregation for money...more money.It is all about Curtis,his women and material things.The more I read about Curtis the more I hated him but he was what made the book a page turner!!!Now Tanya on the other hand there were times when I actually wish I could jump into the book and slap some sense into Tanya for putting up with Curtis behavior.I wish she could have been a bit more aggressive.I understand she loved Curtis and wanted to try and work things out but come on now Curtis was always on the go.That should have told her he ain't trying to hear it.He wanted to do what he wanted end of story.She should have left a long time ago.He probaly figured she should be happy with the material things and let him be.Two wrongs don't make a right BUT I am glad she met James.If she didn't meet James she probaly would have still been with Curtis.I wish the author could have told us more about James.She should have been divorced Curtis but maybe she felt like there was still hope.I felt sorry for Alicia,their 9 year old daughter.I mean she just wanted to have a happy family.I think the main person who was hurt in the story was her.Adrienne who was one of the women that Curtis was seeing,he manipulated her.I mean it was about control with Curtis.He paid for her abortion and she was married to deacon Jackson.She really did love Curtis but she got hurt in the end too.Although the book dragged at the beginning it started getting good.Curtis got what was coming to him and I don't feel sorry for someone like that because he knew better.He was good at manipulating people and making them feel guilty.It was a good read.I will be reading "TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING" to see what else Curtis Black is up to!!!!!!!
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Summary: THIS BOOK IS TOO REAL!
Review: This book is real! These things are happening right now right under all of our noses. My mother is married to a minister and this man has been my step-father for over twenty years. I remember so many things that my mother had to go through when I was little girl. I also remember finding evidence of him cheating and he came up with some of the same lies and excuses as Curtis did. And of course my mother believed him. Still to this day there are many unanswered questions to my step-father's whereabouts most of the day and night. I mean just like Curtis he's gone all the time, and most of the time he has no explanation for his whereabouts. I will definitely give this book to my mother to read. Maybe she will finally wake up and smell the coffee after over twenty years (I doubt it). In addition to my step-father, I have also worked with many ministers in my line of work as a radio broadcaster, and I have meet many so called "jack legged" preachers. I have been flirted with by married men who were supposed to be men of God. One time one actually came up and kissed me right smack in the mouth. Reading this book brings back memories. And it should alert any woman who is married to someone envolved in a ministry who has shifty ways. Always remember God is first, but your wife should be your number one priority after that. This is another reason to have been suspicious of Curtis in the first place. Why was he always the minister who had to go and pray for all the sick and shut in? A church as large as the one he was over had to have many more ministers and of course a prayer team. The church that I attend at the present does. The bottom line is that all first ladies should watch their man. The flesh is definitely weak. Especially for a man who doesn't stay prayed up.
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Summary: Simple and to the point
Review: Casting the First Stone is a well crafted novel that was as blatantly shocking as it was humors. Anything that could have been violated was in this captivating, jaw dropping novel that leaves heads nodding 'yes' to the truth we gleaned from Tanya's and Curtis' lives. In the midst of havoc, actions and consequences are the moral conclusion. Casting the First Stone teaches the readers life changing lesson of dedication, greed and faithfulness to God as well as the consequences of whichever you choose.
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Summary: Sum'n Rott'n in the Pulpit
Review: That Reverend Curtis is sum'n else! These preachers are greedy dogs (so says Isaiah). They can never get enuf satisfaction. They want Sister Sally and Sister Sally's momma and her grandmomma too. They just can't get enuf of that funky stuff. This book told the naked truth about these so-called Reverends. It was a well-written, entertaining novel and deserves 4.5 stars. I recommend it especially to those of you that knows that y'alls pastor ain't no-good! Maybe it'll wake you and shake you to leave that vulture of a preacher. But if you know that your pastor ain't no good and you choose to stay under his teachings, then all I can say is that birds of a feather, flock together.
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Summary: Grrrreat!
Review: This book is too good about a preacher who's skelton's come running out of the closet. I had men reading this book and wanting to meet this preacher in real life becasue they couldn't believe how he conducted himself. A must read for a great shocking ending.
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Summary: actually 3 1/2 stars
Review: It's been a while since I have read a fiction book but I really enjoyed this one. I agree with some of the earlier writers who said that the characters needed some more development. Why was Curtis acting that way? Had something happened to make him cheat? Why was James there at all? What about her parents? They came in then no more contact with them.
The book was VERY slow in the beginning. 304 pages of listening to Tanya whine about a man she didn't have the guts to leave. Curtis acted that way because quite frankly he could. He knew she was just bluffing and wouldn't leave so he just kept doing what he wanted. Why not? Most of us would show out too if we know we could get away with something without any consequence. I was sick of Tanya towards the end. In fact while I read page after page of her fake divorce decrees and Curtis' manipulation and philandering I kept screaming,"STUPID, STUPID!" Even after she had proof he was cheating she STILL didn't leave so busy trying to plot the perfect revenge and keep it together for her daughter. The climax was hillariuos but then just dropped. I would have like to see Tanya leave James alone and instead be the Christian she claimed to be and allow God to have His vengence. Overall though the book was good. A real page turner. In fact I stayed up until 5am this morning to finish it. Definitely worth the read!
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Summary: Love vs. Tithes
Review: What a wake up call? if you stripped a man of clothes, cars and occupation, he is simply a man with the ability to love, lie and cheat. Tanya finds out that her loving and caring preacher of husband, Curtis has the ability to do all three. It is an excellent book to read. Warning! Warning! There might be times when you want to thump Tanya in the middle of her forehead for allowing things to go on as long as it did. It is only so much a sister can take...
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Summary: Growing process
Review: This book was so good. I was truly captivated from the very first page to the very last page. This book was well written, with great characters. Highly recommend this book.
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