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Summary: VERY GOOD BOOK
Review: This book touched so many subjects that 30ish aged women have to encouter. From being overweight to unstable relationships. This book was great and the story of each woman will be you or someone you know.
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Summary: Thorough Novel...Excellent Book
Review: This novel written by Ms. Butler, is a interesting novel. A radio show hosts a contests for 5 participants whose birthday is Dec. 1st, turning 30 to join one of the radio personalities who also shares a birthday on the same day for a weekend getaway. Each lady selected has their own internal issues they are dealing with. Catara has dreams to become a fashion designer, and is very critical of her weight. Tanya has a drug dealer boyfriend, that she has basically given an ultimatum to. Lashawnda is having an identity crisis--is she a lesbian or heterosexual. Elise has her heart set on a colleague but not quite sure if the feelings are mutual. Alecia is a woman of beauty and wealth, but she's in love with a married man of status and class....will he chose her? I enjoyed the novel from beginning to end. I only wish there was more to read. However the book ended on a positive note.
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Summary: You Go Girl!
Review: Turning thirty can be a pivotal time in a person's life and it is this period that is chronicled in the book The Night Before Thirty, by Tajuana "TJ" Butler. Five women, from all walks of life, come together after entering and winning a national radio contest to join an on-air personality as she celebrates turning 30. They all share the same birthday, which makes the trip even more special. Each woman has experienced heartache and disappointment in relationships and sometimes it good to have a little "girl talk" amongst strangers. Nothing like airing your feelings between people whom you'll never have to see again. I think it can be liberating. What is the atmosphere to spur on this exchange? A contest where the winning prize is a $1000.00 shopping spree, a trip to the spa, and a day cruise to the Bahamas definitely will do the trick.The women, Catara Edwards, Elise Ross, LaShawnda Davis, Alecia Jewel Parker, Tonya Charles and their hostess, DJ Louisa Montero, embark upon this journey. Each woman has her own strengths and weaknesses and through this weekend together bonds are formed. They tackle "girl" issues such as weight and self-esteem, promiscuity, abusive relationships and sexual curiosity. All done in a succinct manner to keep the story a light and breezy summer read. Ms. Butler has done a great job of allowing the reader to get to know each character in a short amount of space. To me, it could have been expanded because I'm still curious as to what happened when the cruise ended for some of the women. Some parts of the story were a bit far fetched in that as a woman, I can't imagine telling all of my business to a total stranger within the course of such a short time span. But that is how fiction works, sometimes we don't agree but the point is made. Thinking back to when I turned 30, it would have been nice to share the experience with my girls, around a fruity cocktail, reminiscing on life up to that point. It's nice to see that a slumber party still meets the need of a good session to talk and share life.
Rating:
Summary: You Go Girl!
Review: Turning thirty can be a pivotal time in a person's life and it is this period that is chronicled in the book The Night Before Thirty, by Tajuana "TJ" Butler. Five women, from all walks of life, come together after entering and winning a national radio contest to join an on-air personality as she celebrates turning 30. They all share the same birthday, which makes the trip even more special. Each woman has experienced heartache and disappointment in relationships and sometimes it good to have a little "girl talk" amongst strangers. Nothing like airing your feelings between people whom you'll never have to see again. I think it can be liberating. What is the atmosphere to spur on this exchange? A contest where the winning prize is a $1000.00 shopping spree, a trip to the spa, and a day cruise to the Bahamas definitely will do the trick. The women, Catara Edwards, Elise Ross, LaShawnda Davis, Alecia Jewel Parker, Tonya Charles and their hostess, DJ Louisa Montero, embark upon this journey. Each woman has her own strengths and weaknesses and through this weekend together bonds are formed. They tackle "girl" issues such as weight and self-esteem, promiscuity, abusive relationships and sexual curiosity. All done in a succinct manner to keep the story a light and breezy summer read. Ms. Butler has done a great job of allowing the reader to get to know each character in a short amount of space. To me, it could have been expanded because I'm still curious as to what happened when the cruise ended for some of the women. Some parts of the story were a bit far fetched in that as a woman, I can't imagine telling all of my business to a total stranger within the course of such a short time span. But that is how fiction works, sometimes we don't agree but the point is made. Thinking back to when I turned 30, it would have been nice to share the experience with my girls, around a fruity cocktail, reminiscing on life up to that point. It's nice to see that a slumber party still meets the need of a good session to talk and share life.
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Summary: almost 30
Review: well this book wasn't exactly what i expected. it was good becuz tajuana is a great righter. I can't say "run and get this" but i will say for a relaxing read... this is cool
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