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Summary: Everyone has a story
Review: Everyone has something in their past that they would like to change, but what can be done with the baggage? Is it held onto as a secret, with a daily prayer that it isn't found out or do you let it go and use it as a personal testimony to show others where God has brought you from? This is a central theme in Felicia Mason's novel Testimony. From the moment you start this book, you get a sense that things are not quite as they seem. The Triumphant Voices of Praise and their director, Roger, are going on a tour that will hopefully help them garner the national acclaim that has been out of reach for so long. Through the course of the book the reader follows the choir's tour and the events that follow. In the process, we get to know several of the characters on a more personal level and discover the secrets that they are hiding. We see the choir members struggle to become a better group, but also to become better Christians. This was my first book by Felicia Mason, but it will definitely not be my last. I am so impressed with how she brought a fresh new voice to the world of Christian Fiction. The plot of this story moved beyond the typical relationship issues while delving into serious emotional and personal issues. Mason keeps the plot flowing as she reveals secrets and introduces all kinds of twists and turns in the plot. Will the characters chose to follow God's plan for their lives or continue trying to do their own thing? Check out Testimony and find out for yourself. Reviewed by Stacey Seay
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Summary: Testimony is an overall good book.
Review: Felicia Mason has fleshed out an interesting topic and turned it into a novel. What is it like behind the scenes of a gospel choir that is seeking superstardom? There is plenty of drama to go around.
The main character is Roger McKenzie the choir's leader (think Kirk Franklin, Kurt Carr). Roger is convinced that the message in his music should be earning his choir "The Triumphant Voices of Praise" Grammy and Dove awards. The book is divided into four parts that begin with the choir's ill-fated tour. During their journey we learn that Roger has a dark secret from his past that is coming back to haunt him. Other main characters include Roger's cousin Tyrone and his wife Georgie, choir members Margaret and Glenna, soundman Marcus, and the spiritual leader of the group Reverend Vince, among others. The books one flaw is that each character has a storyline that the reader is drawn into and must follow to keep up with the book. These include unrequited love, a troubled marriage, a serious illness, gambling, and numerous personal conflicts between the choir members. To assist with discussion for a book club, questions are included at the end, as well an interview with the author. "Testimony" did hold my attention and was enjoyable. This book was refreshing on another front; Ms. Mason did not have to resort to cursing, violence, or gratuitous sex to make her book a good read. I would give this book 3 1/2 stars on a scale of 5, and round up to 4 because of an original idea. Reviewed by Sandra
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Summary: Testimony is an overall good book.
Review: Felicia Mason has fleshed out an interesting topic and turned it into a novel. What is it like behind the scenes of a gospel choir that is seeking superstardom? There is plenty of drama to go around.
The main character is Roger McKenzie the choir's leader (think Kirk Franklin, Kurt Carr). Roger is convinced that the message in his music should be earning his choir "The Triumphant Voices of Praise" Grammy and Dove awards. The book is divided into four parts that begin with the choir's ill-fated tour. During their journey we learn that Roger has a dark secret from his past that is coming back to haunt him. Other main characters include Roger's cousin Tyrone and his wife Georgie, choir members Margaret and Glenna, soundman Marcus, and the spiritual leader of the group Reverend Vince, among others. The books one flaw is that each character has a storyline that the reader is drawn into and must follow to keep up with the book. These include unrequited love, a troubled marriage, a serious illness, gambling, and numerous personal conflicts between the choir members. To assist with discussion for a book club, questions are included at the end, as well an interview with the author. "Testimony" did hold my attention and was enjoyable. This book was refreshing on another front; Ms. Mason did not have to resort to cursing, violence, or gratuitous sex to make her book a good read. I would give this book 3 1/2 stars on a scale of 5, and round up to 4 because of an original idea. Reviewed by Sandra
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Summary: Excellent........Oustanding Work!!!!
Review: Finished reading in 3 days!!!! I must first say that the sectional break down of the book is GENIUS! This book kept my attention on it's toes the entire time. I love the way she titled each section with a musical term. By the end of the book I was FLOORED!!! I loved the reverend in the story....he's so wise. There's over 8 main characters in the story....you would think that's alot for main characters but it'soooo beautiful how they all tie in together.
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Summary: Excellent........Oustanding Work!!!!
Review: Finished reading in 3 days!!!! I must first say that the sectional break down of the book is GENIUS! This book kept my attention on it's toes the entire time. I love the way she titled each section with a musical term. By the end of the book I was FLOORED!!! I loved the reverend in the story....he's so wise. There's over 8 main characters in the story....you would think that's alot for main characters but it'soooo beautiful how they all tie in together.
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Summary: Good Book!
Review: I enjoyed reading this book. I couldn't wait to turn to the next page. This book really kept my attention. I really hope that a sequel comes out so I can see how the choir turns out when Roger finishes doing his time.
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Summary: Good Book
Review: I enjoyed this book. It was refreshing,good and clean, and though you had some drama and issues come up,(AIDS,murder,blackmail,romance,unrequited love),it was realistic enough. My only beef with the book is small and that is the way they let Margaret go out like that and the fact that Glenna's was initially so secretative. Like you had to guess first. Other than that,the book was a good pleasant read.Now Roger had demons to work on, but
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Summary: Outrageously Boring
Review: I really do not like giving bad reviews, but to be honest, this is (along with Awakening Mercy) is the most boring book I have ever read in the Christian fiction genre. This is one reason why Christian fiction novels have a low reader base because of their being boring and preachy. "TESTIMONY" is an absolutely boring read with no substance whatsoever. For good Christian fiction drama, I would suggest "TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING" and "LUST OF THE FLESH." These two books have taken Christian fiction to a real level.
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Summary: Outrageously Boring
Review: I really do not like giving bad reviews, but to be honest, this is (along with Awakening Mercy) is the most boring book I have ever read in the Christian fiction genre. This is one reason why Christian fiction novels have a low reader base because of their being boring and preachy. "TESTIMONY" is an absolutely boring read with no substance whatsoever. For good Christian fiction drama, I would suggest "TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING" and "LUST OF THE FLESH." These two books have taken Christian fiction to a real level.
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Summary: Everyone has a testimony
Review: Roger McKenzie founder and director of the Triumphant Voices of Praise Gospel Choir. He loved singing,directing and writing the music.Roger has a eighteen year secret.Read how the relationships between the choir members affect their performances. I liked how the author
devided the book in four parts Ensemble,Solo,Odeum and Requiem. This is my first read by Ms. Mason
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