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Summary: Felicia dropped the ball with this one.....
Review: Testimony started off alright but it seemed like she just threw an ending together because she didn't know how to end the story. She definitely needs to write a sequel because there are too many loose ends characterwise and storywise. In the short interview she did in the back of the book she said that she's not writing a sequel but that if she was, she said that the only two characters she would want to explore are Roger and Margaret. What about Tyrone? Marcus? What exactly happened with Scottie? Does he get in over his head with his numbers running? What were the ramifications to the choir after Roger's secret was revealed? How did the church react? The remaining members of the choir? Who leads the choir now? What about Camille? What about the family of the woman from Roger's secret? What exactly did Margaret do to her boss before she left? What happened after she moved? There are so many unanswered questions and so many other storylines that could be explored. Overall, I was very disappointed with this book and will be donating my hardcover copy to my local library.
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Summary: Testify: To tell of God's goodness
Review: Testimony was the wrong title of this book it should have been call "confessions" I understand that christians aren't perfect, but testimony in christian circles explains to a lost and hopeless world that no matter what trouble faces you that God has a better way/solution because he is a redeeming God. The way this book ended didn't symbolize the hope that is born from a true testimony. It just laid out the "confessions" of some lost people who maybe didnt really know God, or maybe that was the author's intent.
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Summary: Singing Praises
Review: The bags are packed and the Triumphant Voices of Praise are getting on the bus, ready to go on tour to sing the praises of the Lord. However, the choir members are fighting amongst themselves and with other demons that can ruin the tour, and prayer and counseling does not seem to work.The choir director, Roger, is having nightmares because of an accident that happened years ago and he keeps getting notes that make him believe his secret is no longer safe. His cousin and right hand man, Tyrone and his wife, are having marital problems and it seems Roger may be in the center of it all. Then there is high maintenance Margaret who has been with Roger since college. She is unhappy, lonely and lovesick. Reverend Vince is the counselor and spiritual advisor to the choir. He convinces Roger that it may be best to end the tour, and let the members return home and work on their problems. While the choir looks good, harmonizes well and sounds good, the blessings of God may not be upon them for this endeavor. The description of the choir is kind of how I felt about this book. The writing is good, the storyline is good but it lacked cohesiveness. It seems as if the ending was rushed. Since this was a relatively short book, I wished the author would have taken another 25 pages or so to give us some insight on things that were mentioned in the epilogue. Actually I rated this book a 3.5, but because I felt there was a need for more information, I could not raise the rating to a 4. Jeanette
Apooo bookclub
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Summary: Lets Testify
Review: The way things appear to be is not necessarily the way things are. Never has this been more apparent than in Testimony by Felicia Mason. This book made me exclaim several times "How did that happen?" and that's a good thing. The plot twists were so wonderfully woven throughout the book that I kept turning pages, excited to read what would happen next. Testimony is the story of a struggling choir, The Triumphant Voices of Praise, as they attempt to launch a CD tour. There are a number of mishaps along the way and things start to crumble and people start to unravel. Ms. Mason has done a wonderful job of character development so that each of the players tells parallel stories in their own voice. This version of the choir is another of Roger's brainchildren. He's gone through a myriad of choirs and ensembles to get to this point and just when things start to go forward; a tour has been lined up; CDs have been pressed disaster strikes. Choir members are facing uncertain futures - choir members fall ill; there is infighting, backbiting, and utter chaos. Certainly disaster looms. Recognizing the inadequateness in preparation, people are forced to examine themselves. Is this the right place for them to be? The relationships are complex enough that each character has value. I'm really impressed with the way Ms. Mason tells a story. So much so that I want to go back and read her previous works. I'm hoping the level of writing maturity she demonstrates in this book, isn't new. Each person has a testimony. Through a strange turn of events, you will find that you're caught up in the lives of at least 12 different people and though that sounds like a lot to keep track of, you'll be enthralled. This is a Christian Fiction category but it's not preachy. As a reader, you're not overpowered by religious overtones you're free to enjoy a story that recognizes that some other power has ultimate control and a sense of right and wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed Testimony, as it reminds us that things aren't always what they appear to be and everyone has a story to tell.
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Summary: Lets Testify
Review: The way things appear to be is not necessarily the way things are. Never has this been more apparent than in Testimony by Felicia Mason. This book made me exclaim several times "How did that happen?" and that's a good thing. The plot twists were so wonderfully woven throughout the book that I kept turning pages, excited to read what would happen next. Testimony is the story of a struggling choir, The Triumphant Voices of Praise, as they attempt to launch a CD tour. There are a number of mishaps along the way and things start to crumble and people start to unravel. Ms. Mason has done a wonderful job of character development so that each of the players tells parallel stories in their own voice. This version of the choir is another of Roger's brainchildren. He's gone through a myriad of choirs and ensembles to get to this point and just when things start to go forward; a tour has been lined up; CDs have been pressed disaster strikes. Choir members are facing uncertain futures - choir members fall ill; there is infighting, backbiting, and utter chaos. Certainly disaster looms. Recognizing the inadequateness in preparation, people are forced to examine themselves. Is this the right place for them to be? The relationships are complex enough that each character has value. I'm really impressed with the way Ms. Mason tells a story. So much so that I want to go back and read her previous works. I'm hoping the level of writing maturity she demonstrates in this book, isn't new. Each person has a testimony. Through a strange turn of events, you will find that you're caught up in the lives of at least 12 different people and though that sounds like a lot to keep track of, you'll be enthralled. This is a Christian Fiction category but it's not preachy. As a reader, you're not overpowered by religious overtones you're free to enjoy a story that recognizes that some other power has ultimate control and a sense of right and wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed Testimony, as it reminds us that things aren't always what they appear to be and everyone has a story to tell.
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Summary: Anyone looking for a good book
Review: This is the first novel that I have ever read by Ms. Mason. I was very impressed and am looking forward to reading her other books. I was happy to see that Ms. Mason did not alone everyone in the book to live happily ever after but kept the book very realistic. Even though this were members of a choir they each had their own situations to work through. This book dealt with everything from murder to HIV. You name it and it was in the book. I am happy to say that I would recommend this book to anyone. Well done Ms. Mason.
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Summary: Testimony-boring
Review: This was the most boring book that I have read. It had a very slow begining. It was a struggle to get through. For excitement, I recommend Church Folks, Tomorrow may never come, or, Singsation.
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Summary: Somebody oughta testify,,,
Review: Wonderfully written and definally a page turner. There is a need for a sequel if only for Margarget's selfish behind and for the sake of the choir. Good job Felicia Mason.
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