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Summary: Running Away From Secrets
Review: Ronda is a young woman with a lot of secrets, who is trying to get beyond her past and develop a closer relationship with God. However, her relationship with God seems to get repeatedly put on hold because of her need to have a relationship with a man at whatever cost. As a result, she has had several unhealthy relationships that add additional weight to the trunk of secrets she carries around with her. But most of us know that all secrets eventually become exposed and so as you read Why I Kept My Past a Secret you may find yourself wondering if Ronda and her fragile relationships can handle such exposure.This book was an interesting read that shows how you may be haunted later, when you try to bury the past without dealing with it. I felt at times the story could have been sequenced better and there were certain aspects of the story that could have been explored in greater detail. Still, the author did a good job at helping you understand the turmoil that Ronda experienced, and the overall concept of the book was good. While this book may leave you wanting more, it is still a quick and compelling read. Reviewed by Stacey Seay
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Summary: Running Away From Secrets
Review: Ronda is a young woman with a lot of secrets, who is trying to get beyond her past and develop a closer relationship with God. However, her relationship with God seems to get repeatedly put on hold because of her need to have a relationship with a man at whatever cost. As a result, she has had several unhealthy relationships that add additional weight to the trunk of secrets she carries around with her. But most of us know that all secrets eventually become exposed and so as you read Why I Kept My Past a Secret you may find yourself wondering if Ronda and her fragile relationships can handle such exposure. This book was an interesting read that shows how you may be haunted later, when you try to bury the past without dealing with it. I felt at times the story could have been sequenced better and there were certain aspects of the story that could have been explored in greater detail. Still, the author did a good job at helping you understand the turmoil that Ronda experienced, and the overall concept of the book was good. While this book may leave you wanting more, it is still a quick and compelling read. Reviewed by Stacey Seay
The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
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Summary: Fantastic ....
Review: Ronda, reminds me of the song "We Fall Down But We Get Up". I really enjoyed the book. Her faith allowed her to keep on going. I cannot wait for part 2. Keep up the good work.
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Summary: A Time To Heal
Review: Teresa Browning did an awesome job of introducing us to the main character, Rhonda. I remained rivited as I followed the life of Rhonda -her struggles, pain, dissapointment, abandonment, love, and triumphs. She over came each challenge and never lost sight of whose she was. Throughout the book Rhonda acknowledged that she knew that God was watching over her although she was not ready to commit herself fully to Him. We followed her as she dealt with with physical and emotion abuse, a broken marrige - all while struggling to raise her four children. The book serves as a source of healing, allowing the reader to come to grips with the many secrets we have hidden in our private spaces and then finding the strength to rid ourselves of those demons. The book is an easy read - in the first person - not complicated with Rhonda's story being told through the voices of different characters. Its a must-read, one you will enjoy reading and want to pass onto your family and friends.
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Summary: A must read!
Review: Teresa leaves you wanting more with this short riveting story of a young girl who deals with the hand she was dealt in a most fascinating way.
Hopefully there will be a sequel to this saga!
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Summary: Facing Reality!
Review: This book hits home as I watch my mother and my sister go through the same struggles. I commend Ms. Browning for having thr courage to write about such true issues. I hope she continues to write.
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Summary: From a supportive husband
Review: This book is very enlightening. Why? Well, A lot of men really don't have a clue to some of the things that there women have been through, which cause them not to be able to understand them at times. Women seem to hide those deep secrets which causes an major impact on their individual character. Why I Kept My Past a Secret helps you not to competely understand a woman, but it helps you to understand some of the everyday struggles that accure in the lives of not only black women, but all women. Which makes this book enlightening to men, because the more men can learn about the emotions of women, the more we can be better Kings to our QUEENS!!! I suggest all men to read this book, and for those women that have men that are not into reading, read it to them!
Thank You!!
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Summary: ......this book was AWESOME!
Review: this book really tells the truth... of how us black woman must previal...and be strong... i could see my sisters, friends, lovers in this book
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Summary: Wanting more!!
Review: This book was a pleasure to read. The story line and characters were something I as an African American woman can truly relate to. I commend the author on telling a story we all needed to hear.
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Summary: Why I kept my past a secret
Review: This book was absolutely wonderful and written from the heart. It took me all of 4 hours to read this book and could not put it down. I am anxious for the sequel as I need to know what was in Ryan's letter that was never opened and what trey will become. I have so many questions but yet the book left me fulfilled and yearning for me by this author. Teresa you are truly gifted and may God bless you and the kIds...Hawa
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