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Too Beautiful for Words

Too Beautiful for Words

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Offensive to True Christians
Review: This book is an imitation of Souljah's "Coldest Winter Ever." The author has highly offended me by blasphemying the name of Jesus Christ by putting Him in the same category as a "pimp." It's written in narratives with little dialogue. "Whoa unto those who bring offenses." If Monique Morris didn't blasphemy, I would've given this a higher rating.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Too Beautiful
Review: This book is an instant classic. A beautifully written tale of the struggle of underadvantaged urban life. The story is inspired by an equally well written song, by Boots Riley and the Coup, "Me and Jesus the Pimp in a '79 Grenada Last Night." If you liked the book, you should definitely check out the song, it is on either the album "Steal This Album" or on "Steal This Double Album." Its like this novel in poetry instead of prose.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Reality
Review: This book really captured inner city struggles of many of our Black youth, as 2 of the more prominent dichotomized philosophies grappled within the mind & heart of the main character, Jason: Capitalism vs. Spirituality. Short term survival methods vs. continuity and enlightenment within a race of people. The antithesis of blasphemous, Morris was actually ingenius in her usage of Christianity as a metaphore for that which captures the mind & appearant soul of a young woman, Peaches. Morris is matter of fact. She reserves judgement of both prostitution (the medium of the story) and spirituality, not to be confused with religion, (the underlying focal point of all of the conflict within the book). The most thought provoking book I've read in years.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: A Good Read
Review: This book was an interesting read. The voice of reason reminded me of Sistah Souljah's voice in Coldest Winter Ever. However, I saw the author on a panel of C-SPAN Booknotes and was disappointed with her performance. She didn't appear to be articulate or languistic. She constantly drank from her water bottle. Her eyes protruded around the room as if she held a grudge against everyone in the room. Maybe she was upset because she was the only black panelist and only female panelist. Maybe she was nervous. I was hoping to hear her talk about her book, but she didn't much. I don't mean to sound cruel, but she really didn't represent. It leaves me to wonder her validity of authorship.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Beautiful
Review: Too Beautiful For Words is a beautiful written story about Peaches, Jesus and Jason that has a strong message about pimps drugs and prostitution. Great job Ms. Morris looking forward to your next novel.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Too Beautiful for Words---a review
Review: Too beautiful for Words is a brilliant demonstration of an empowered character that is a product of his mother's oppression, another woman's education and love for her people, and his father's influence as a highly respected man in their community. The reader experiences the critical changing moment in Jason's life, whose choices have the power to impact his family's future and change the cyclical patterns. The book celebrates the very important need for choice, education, and truth. Because of the circumstances that lead characters where they are in life, we are engaged to confront our very own human needs for love, respect, honor, and family without judgement. The author puts a face on the very many issues that trouble us today, with an indirect discussion of concepts including systemic oppression, domestic violence, criminalization and labeling of youth, failures of our educational system, teen pregnancy, prison culture, etc. which need more attention. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to be challenged to think beyond the paradigms of the characters and look for a way to get our children to believe that their lives are...too beautiful for words.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: P - I - M - P
Review: TOO BEAUTIFUL FOR WORDS is a realistic ghetto fiction that involves sex,drugs,and violence. This book can really teach you alot about life in the ghetto. Although the book might disturb you alot if you are a female, because you will learn how these women degrate themselves for attention. The character that I loved in the book was Jason, because he realized that the pimpin life wasn't for him. In the book there is a crazy twist on how he makes his decision on the path of life he choose for himself. The charcater that you will love to hate is Jesus, because he is a pimp that takes pride in his name and game. It is disgusting on how he talks and treats women. the crazy thing is he is Jason's father.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: It's Not a Pretty Picture!
Review: Too Beautiful For Words is a well-written, riveting and poignant debut novel from Monique W. Morris.

The storyline opens in the late 60s/early 70s; Morris introduces us to the streets of Oakland where prostitutes, pimps and drug dealers roam from sunrise to sunrise. On a bright, sunny day, Peaches, a young impressionable teenager meets up with the likes of Jesus, a well known pimp. Longing for attention, Peaches, mistakenly believes that Jesus loves her but in reality he turns her out sexually and then puts her on the streets as his #1 prostitute. When Peaches becomes pregnant with Jesus' child she seeks a better life for herself and her young son, Jason. Unfortunately, trying to get away from Jesus would cause her more than she ever suspected. Young Jason watches what happens to his mom and subconsciously he stores it in his memory bank until a later date when Jesus will have to pay up for the havoc he invoked years before.

Too Beautiful For Words is a sad, devastating and heart-wrenching story about what happens when you're in the fast lane, running with the big dogs, in the mean inner-city streets. A common theme running throughout the story is "Love Don't Love Nobody" not even blood relatives. Morris presents a raw and realistic look at what happens in the underground world of pimps, prostitutes, lascivious sexual escapades and drugs. Morris' character development is excellent as she gives us characters that make us cry, others that fill us with hate and yet others who make us think. One of those characters who made us think was Chinaka, a former Black Panther who had befriended Peaches. Just as Chinaka tried to rescue Peaches, 20 years later she sets her sights on Jason, who is looking to get into the family business. Will Chinaka have too little to offer too late or will she be successful in breaking the vicious cycle that threatens to take Jason to an early grave?

It's been a few weeks since I read this book...but it seems like only yesterday. This is a book that stays with you long after you've finished the last page. If you're looking for a compassionate read with a strong message then check out Too Beautiful For Words by Monique W. Morris.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: DEEP - MOTIVATING STORY
Review: Too beautiful for words was a very good book with a very important message. This book brings up several topics that are of importance to the black community. I gave this book 3 stars because of the unnecssary rambling of each character but the storyline was great and a necessary read for young adults! I look forward to reading many more books from this author.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Unique Writing
Review: While reading this book, I felt like the character, Peaches, was actually in the same room talking to me. The story is sad, but good. Ms. Morris, thanks for having your own writing style. It's a nice change from reading the same ole story, same ole story...


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