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Summary: Remember this author's name.
Review: When i first began reading the book i thought to myself, oh boy, this is not going to be interesting because this guy is too soft. But it is his self analysis, honesty and humor which caused me to continue to read and thus grow to like the main character. This book will make men confront themselves or lie to themselves. Mr. McCall taps into the very vulnerable ego of men with a consciousto query the consequences of their actions and find the reason for their unhappiness. I thoroughly enjoyed the book because i could identify with certain aspects of the main character and his voyage of introspection to become self aware of the man he wants to become. I not sure how many men can be this honest with themselves but he has done a great job in showing them the way and demonstrating that they are not alone. If you are familiar with NYC, he uses great songs and themes throughout NYC to set the tone and mood of the book. I think women will like the book because its one honest look from a male perspective about men themselves and women. These days we are bombarded with books about women. Here something for the ladies as well.
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Summary: The Heart of Men
Review: Who says that it is always the woman left holding jagged pieces of what was once her heart when a relationship goes bad, certainly not William F. Cooper who flips the script in, Six Days in January, exposing the underside of the steely exterior to reveal the heart of men, for all to make of it what you will.William McCall finds himself ousted from the life of girlfriend Della Montgomery for what he fears is the last time. We travel with McCall through the six days of emotional aftermath following their lovers' quarrel as he reflects not only on his relationship with Della but also that of first love, Andrea Richmond. McCall had been a kind, considerate, sensitive, caring, loving, walking and talking dream come true, ready to give his all, until as undeserving as she was, he hooks up with Andrea. During the midst of their courtship, Andrea confesses that she is committed to current boyfriend, Derrick and is unable to give herself completely. This would be the first of countless, desensitizing blows that McCall would be all too willing to endure during the course of their relationship. Insanely, McCall kept hanging on; believing that one day Andrea would be all his or he would die with his boots on. Everyone he encountered attempted to convince him that the relationship was doomed. William turned a death ear to all naysayers. Because shaking sense into William McCall was not an option, tearfully, I read on, only to find he had taken yet another dagger to the heart. Callously McCall moves through life, wanting to show the world that he can be a strong Black man and in the process leaves the women in his future taken for granted. When would he come to his senses? William McCall, who wasn't one to cry in the dark, says it best, "Our sisters network and communicate their hurts. We're not supposed to have vulnerabilities, especially as Black men, though we struggle in denial of emotional sensitivity everyday." I say, at ease men, its okay to feel, to be real, to be human. William Cooper has written this tale with such depth that we are taken through a gamut of emotion, all the while cheering for William but unable to hate Andrea due to his love for her. Although I feel this to be a dynamic read and as unimportant to the story as it was, I would have liked to learn more about his failed marriage to Angela and seen her as a multidimensional character. Nevertheless, my heart went out to William as I found myself turning page after heartbreaking page needing to know if those long ago memories and the pain of being a jilted lover could be tucked away, enabling him to give of himself again?
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Summary: Powerful
Review: William Frederick Cooper's Six Days In January takes us on a rocky roller coaster ride to the innermost recesses of a man's heart. While there, we are exposed to every emotion humanly possible in its rawest form. The main character, William, is a young man wearing every feeling he has on his sleeve. He loves hard and hurts even harder. When Ralph Tresvant sings about a man with SENSITIVITY he was definitely talking about William. When it comes to being in love William does all the right things but he just doesn't seem to get it right. He learns the same lesson that most women have learned: Falling in love with someone else's love is not a good thing. In this novel William spends Six Days In January reminiscing on why love just doesn't seem to work for him. The only word that seems to be befitting of this highly anticipated novel is Powerful. If you don't get to read anything else this year make sure you read Six Days In January. You won't be disappointed. Angie Pickett-Henderson
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Summary: A MUST READ FOR ALL WOMEN!
Review: William Fredrick Cooper's novel is one of the more enlightening books I have read in recent memory. I think women need to pay careful attention while reviewing, for it shows you the guy actually say we want, yet always pass by. This story has made me rethink the way I've treated alot of men. In my bitterness, I may have let William McCall slip right through my hands. Thank you, Mr. Cooper, for writing a classic novel.
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Summary: skillfully written
Review: William McCall is having bad luck in the relationship department. After being thrown out in the cold one January day, William asked himself how and when did he go from being the nice guy to being a dog? McCall spends the next 6 days re-examing his life and the relationships which change his behavior towards women.
Women will love reading about the hardship of relationships from a male perspective and I think men will appreciate Cooper's candor. His skillfully written novel took me from the past to the present, without leaving me confused. I had a hard time putting the novel down and I hope Cooper decides to write a sequel to his excellent novel.
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Summary: ITS ABOUT TIME!!!
Review: William, first, I must say it is very pleasant to meet a man who is truly as his character in the story. I think the brothers should beware! Their secret is out! Yes men do have feelings, some more than others, but nonetheless, they feel. For you to have put yourself out there shows me that more stories like this need to be told. Ladies, learn to have feelings for the brothers who really do treat you like a lady. You might lose a very precious jewel in the process. William, congrats on your one year anniversary with this literary phenomenon. I look forward to having you visit our store and the continuation to be hopefully released this year and you take us on a different journey with William McCall. Yes, I told you I wanted to smack him, but I also know that anyone with a heart has been in your shoes. Now they have to admit it freely and I know your book can help any man who has been afraid to speak, share and just feel to do just that. William, much success and love in your literary career.
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Summary: Simply awesome
Review: Writer to writer, Mr. Cooper's writing was captivating and extremely descriptive...something that I feel is lacking in many of the books written today. As a reader, I walked with William McCall...I experienced every emotion he did...and that's what kept me hanging on, hoping against hope that he'd get it together. I walked on a different side of the game...saw a different aspect of men and I appreciate the author for opening up the never ending "conversation" on dating through your book...
The personal letter to the Lord in the back could have been any excerpt out of my journal. As I said, awesome.
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