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Summary: BRAVO!! EXCELLENT! FANTASTIC BOOK!!!
Review: I am sure I could probably think of some more superlatives, but I'll stop. This is a first book? It didn't read like one. Ms. Mason has developed a character in Ruth that I am sure many women will identify with. Even if they are not in a physically abusive relationship, they will be able to identify with Ruth's feelings of self-doubt, uncertainty and worthlessness. There are so many ways that people, men in particular, can mess with a woman's head. In Ruth, we go with her, step by painful step, as she learns to do something she had never done: learn to love herself. Ruth was, however, blessed to have some wonderful friends in her life. Bernie was a card! She was fierce in her determination to be the only person considered as Ruth's best friend. Clara was every woman's mother. Warm, nurturing, supportive. You can't help but to love her. Then there was May who seemed so together and to have it all, but was dealing with her own issues of insecurity. Finally, there was Sharon, who like Ruth, had been through the fires of hell at the hands of an abusive husband, and sheer force of will, made it to the other side. I loved the women in this book. They became like old friends and it was great to see them get mad at each other and then make up as REAL friends do. As for Eric, I wished I could have reached through the pages and killed his psychotic a** myself! Then there was Adrian, who seemed like God's gift and in may ways was. I was sooooo disappointed in him! But you'll have to read the book to see if he redeems himself. And then there was Maxwell. LOL!! Sometimes we all need a Maxwell to get a little "energized!" Ms. Mason, you have written a truly wonderful book. I can see why it is getting so much attention. I read the excerpt, immediately ordered it and once I started reading it, couldn't put it down. Your character development is wonderful! They practically dance off the pages. I urge anyone and everyone to run out and get this book! And don't lend it out, you might not get it back!
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Summary: A little slow...
Review: I found this book a little slow, and slightly boring, but I managed to finish it. I would recommend you check it out from the library instead of purchasing it.
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Summary: Very Good Reading
Review: I really enjoyed this book, very well written and looking forward to reading "One Day I Saw a Black King". Good Job
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Summary: Very Good Reading
Review: I really enjoyed this book, very well written and looking forward to reading "One Day I Saw a Black King". Good Job
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Summary: Therapeutic for all
Review: I thought this book was going to be only about the actual abuse during its onset, but what was so great about this book to me was that it shows the post traumatic stress syndrome bad relationships can take us through, coupled with how one woman made it through the worst. I cried along with Ruth about Adrian, felt like he had did it to me,....and as bernie began to get on Ruth's nerve as Ruth grew more as her own person, I would get mad at Bernie along with Ruth....I really felt like this book made me feel like I went through the ups and down's with this woman in her struggle, even when she was being stubborn I understood her need to do so. If the beginning is slow because you are looking for the actual beatings hold on and press through this book you will remember how to love your self through Ruth.
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Summary: MAKES YOU THINK
Review: It is amazing how one person can have such strong whole on another persons spirit.
Unfortunately, in many domestic violence situations, there are people who tends to blame the victim, saying things like: They brought it on themeselve. Which I think is unfair. Before we start making accusations, I think it is very important that we look into the person past, hopefully we maybe able to come up with a solution to the problem.
In Ruth's case, I believe the ill treatment that she received from her grandmother after her mother's death is one of the reasons why she had such low self-esteem and so vulnerable which lead her into Eric's Arm. A man who I can best describe as a sub-human, a predator who preys on: naive, vulnerable people with low self-esteem.
Considering what Ruth had gone through with that man, I felt that last violent act was unecessary. Then again, that's just being realistic. In the real world these men are not satisfied until the person is dead or something.
I recommend this book to all women. Especially the ones who's never witness or experience violence. I think this book can be served as a guide. Kind of give you ideas on what to do in such circumstances.
This was in excellent debut. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
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Summary: Rest My Dear...
Review: On the Eighth Day She Rested is a masterfully crafted novel that lures you from the eye of an emotional hurricane and rests you on the peaceful shores of learning to love from scratch. JD weaves her delicious characters descriptively and with a cunning precision that will leave no reader unscathed.
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Summary: The Book of Ruth.
Review: Ruth Johnson finally has come to the realization that the marriage that had become a burden to her has come to an end, and after fourteen years of physical abuse from her husband, has gotten a divorce. After the proceedings, reading how she stumbles into her new life is a little slow, but necessary. With each chapter, a new woman is emerging from the shell of the old. Even love has appeared, and this time, she's taking it slowly and cautiously. With all that she is accomplishing, Eric the ex is still out there, and he has decided to ask Ruth for her forgiveness and "another second chance" to make it right. The author brings a descriptive pain on these pages that had me feeling each blow, and showcases Ruth's strong points and flaws that makes it possible to believe in the character. Excellent!
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Summary: Restfully Refreshing
Review: Ruth Johnson is dark-skinned, heavy and running low on self-esteem. When her mother, the only person that ever made her feel worthwhile dies, Ruth finds herself alone. It does not take long for the charismatic Eric to walk into her life with a fist packed with punches and a mouth loaded with loathing. After fourteen years of marriage, Ruth finds the courage to pack Eric's bags along with a new attitude. Can she trust again? Will she learn to love herself? You'll have to wait and see as J.D. Mason weaves this wonderful story of self-discovery in her novel, On the Eighth Day She Rested.I thoroughly enjoyed this read. The book was paced well, and the subject of domestic abuse was depicted in a realistic and compelling way. Although some chapters contained a bit of "head hopping" from one character's thoughts to another's, I found the book to be well-written. If you'd like to spend a day relaxing, while exploring Ruth's tenacity in overcoming what seems like a hopeless situation, I say rest with J.D. on the eighth day. T. Rhythm Knight
APOOO BookClub
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Summary: A Must Read For Every Woman Out There!
Review: The first thing I have to say is, "Buy this book!" It's an absolute necessity. In "And On The 8th Day She Rested," Mason tells the tale of Ruth Johnson, who after 14 years of physical, mental and verbal abuse, is FINALLY free of her husband. Or is she? Mason's novel begs the question, "What happens after the abuse ends?" as Ruth moves on with her life, trying to figure out who exactly she is, and how important she is as a person. This novel is so descriptive that you can feel every hit, taste the salt of Ruth's tears, and smile as she takes baby steps towards her new, abuse-free life. Pitfalls and drama continue to unfold throughout Ruth's "awakening", but it's the process of Ruth's growth that touches the heart of every person who will read this novel. Mason definitely knows how to keep a reader riveted to each page, and at 244 pages, one will find themselves racing to the last page, wishing to have more to read.
If you want a grit-filled, true-to-life, descriptive-bound, emotionally-driven story, that will make you not only appreciate Ruth's life, but the life YOU lead, read, "And On The 8th Day She Rested." You won't regret it. -- Shon Bacon/SisterDivas.org
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