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Summary: So Real
Review: "6 Days In January" was one of the best books I have read in a very long time. In this wonderful work of fiction, Mr. Cooper made me privy to what is going on in the hearts and minds of my beautiful brothers. Through the course of this book I had to take responsibility for the part that I have played to create some of the monsters we have all have the misfortune to love. Any work of fiction that requires personal reflection is a must read. It is now required reading for my 18 year old son as well.
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Summary: Our Group gave it Five Stars
Review: "Six Days in January" can happen to all of us, be it male or female. But its takes guts to let someone in what can happen. W.F. Cooper does an excellent job of letting the reader know exactly what goes on in a man's heart. Some reviewers claim that the story is slow, but how can you fast pace the feelings a man goes through when he thinks he's in love. Most men like to take things slow and easy, being in a relationship with a woman is one of those things they like to take slow. I savored every moment with the character William McCall; he loved, lost and love again. This happens to women all the time. Cooper has proven that it can happen to men as well. Keep up the good work Mr. Cooper. Hurry up and finish that sequel!!!!!
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Summary: Warning Label Needed: I will be unavailable for a few days..
Review: 6 Days in January is a must read for those who want to explore the heart/soul/mind of men. It is an explicit and complex look at the issues of men and relationships. I must warn you...if you are not ready for the truth...BEWARE!
William Cooper's honest and straightforward approach to exposing men's vulnerability as it relates to women and love is superb. This is hardcore...exposure. People, trust that you will laugh, cry, get angry, and feel sentimental throughout the course of this novel. He plucks at the core of what we believe to be so and what is really reality in the life of male/female relationships. OFTEN TIMES PEOPLE SUGGEST THAT MEN AND WOMEN HAVE A DIFFERENT CONCEPT OF INTIMACY...well, Cooper challenges that idea as he develops and exposes William McCall, the main character. The passion, pain, joy, and sorrows of McCall will tug at your heart string and cause you to examine yourself, your actions and your beliefs about the opposite sex. Sistahs/Ladies...we have a problem. We cause as much pain in relationships and to the hearts of men as we blame our male counterparts for...ARE YOU READY FOR THE TRUTH.
All I can say is....GET THE BOOK AND BE PREPARED FOR A RIDE. You better wake up early if you plan to read it during your morning bath. It will definitely cause you to use a few personal hours at the JOB. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
My suggestion is that the book should have a warning label:
BEWARE...THIS BOOK MIGHT CAUSE YOU TO RECLUSE AND PULL OUT THE SLOW JAMS. MAYBE EVEN LISTEN TO TONY BROWN'S QUIET STORM. INFORM YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT YOU WILL BE OUT OF COMMISSION FOR A FEW DAYS...
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Summary: High Praise
Review: 6 Days in January is a wonderfully, refreshing look at the dynmaics of male-female, interpersonal relationships!Mr. Cooper does an EXCELLENT job of sharing the heart of a man. Speaking from a woman's perspective, we often forget (if we ever knew) that men are hurt just as deeply, or even moreso, than women. Men are not encouraged to rid their inner beings of the woundedness that results from a relationship "gone awry". I would like to personally use this forum to thank Mr. Cooper for allowing himself to "relive" his pain so that he could share it with others. I know that had to have been a bittersweet assignment.
Mr. Cooper accurately portrays that both men and women have many "battle" scars. But, he allows us revel in the blessing that instead of the pain remaining as huge dents on our soul, oftentimes these dents become dinks. I believe God revealed this to Mr. Cooper so that he could share this insight. His insight encourages the reader to continue in relationships, despite the past pain and vulnerabilities experienced.
6 Days in January reminds us that relationships are God's gift to us to grow: there is no better forum for growth, or if you choose to go in the opposite direction, retardation- in the strictest sense of the word. Instead of battling, we would benefit from remembering that being in a relationship is a blessed opportunity to SERVE: to serve with love. There is NO COMPETITION NOR SELFISHNESS in serving. So, I thank you Mr. Cooper, for sharing: as an author and as a man.
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Summary: An Emotionally Stirring Read.
Review: A good guy full of love and passion make 6 Day's in January an engaging read. When William calls his woman another woman's name while making love(the ultimate sin)- he finds himself kicked out in the cold. Lost and confussion William recalls his past relationships. The story moves from the past to the present. William is a good guy that goes to great lengths to prove his love, a hopeless romantic only to have his heart broken and harbor a deep hurt. A hurt that he carries with him. This view into relationships from the male mind is thought provoking, his feelings and vulnerability are wide open. William is that good guy we all look for but seem to walk right past. Knowing this was based on actual events make this an emotionally stirring read.
review by
Dawn
Mahogany Albany, N.Y.
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Summary: A Mirror Reflection of Us All....
Review: A REFRESHING LOVE STORY, that takes you on an emotional journey of a man opening his heart and soul -- all in the name of love. This is a story that men must acknowledge and women must understand. This story fills your soul and lets you know that love still exists. The game stops here with William Cooper who is not afraid to keep it real. Thank you.
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Summary: Impressionable and Real
Review: After reading Six Days in January twice, William Frederick Cooper has written a book that other authors have tip-toed through when it comes to matters of the heart and emotions of men and I say "thank you".
Through William McCall, the reader experiences the rollercoaster emotions of what happens to a man during his quest for love. Ironically,we women go through the same thing but we can call our sister friends one o'clock in the morning and share but unfortunately men don't have that same privilege without being labled as weak or a punk from not only his "boys" but from the same women who want a sensitive man in their life. Talk about
double standard. Six Days in January opens the door for much needed dialogue between the sexes as well as for us women if we are ever going to start the healing process. We need each other! Let the healing begin!
I am looking forward to the sequel.
God Bless!
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Summary: The Review
Review: Applause, Applause, and Scene...LOL Stunning debut by William Frederick Cooper that touched me and had me re-think some of my ways in regards to the dating scene. This book goes up there with Michael Baisden "Men Cry In The Dark," as it delves into the Black male psyche and delivers on what it means to be black, male, and single. The love he has for one character truly goes above and beyond
L-O-V-E and although at times you want to shake him you have compassion for him as he truly is in love. William McCall, the protagonist, is the type of guy that majority of us not only want, but need as he is all that and more. The only thing I had issues with is when it refers to his marriage and we only get a snippet in the end. Overall, kudos to Mr. Cooper in writing an absolutely engaging book that lets it be known that there are some good Black men out there even in the urban jungle of New York City. Juss PS...Coming Fall 2005 "Damaged Goods" by William Frederick
Cooper...see you there (smile)
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Summary: SUPERB!!!! OUTSTANDING!!!!!!
Review: FINALLY, A BOOK THAT GIVES US INSIGHT TO A MAN'S THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS! IN A WORD: WOW!!!! THIS NOVEL IS DEEP! I WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT HIT THE TV OR BIG SCREEN!
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Summary: Simply Refreshing......
Review: Having just finished reading "Six Days in January" I have a newfound sensitivity level for men and the trials, struggles and tribulations they face in the name of love. W.F. Cooper draws his readers into the psyche of a man who blindly gives his all and follows his heart to no end only to confront obstacles and repeated disappointments and despite it all bravely continues on his quest for happiness. Cooper holds nothing back in terms of allowing his readers to see every facet of what men "really" think and feel. He gives an undeniably broader understanding of why men sometimes behave the way they do based on previous experiences and grabs at your heart-strings. This book is clearly written directly from his heart and as a reader you can definitely sense its honesty. I look forward with anticipation to his next novel.
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