January 21, 2009
January 14, 2009
Go On Girl! Wins Literary Legend Award
Largo, Maryland - January 13, 2009 - Go On Girl! Book Club will receive the Literary Legends award at the first annual Black Book Clubs Rock event on Saturday, June 20th at the Radisson Hotel in Largo, Maryland. The event honors book clubs and literary supporters that have made a positive impact on the African-American community through their service. Honorees exemplify community spirit, leadership, volunteerism and making a difference in the lives of authors and readers. Go On Girl! Book Club Co-Founders Lynda Johnson and Tracy Mitchell-Brown will accept the award in person.
Tifany Jones, founder of the Sistah Confessions Book Club and event organizer stated, "As a book club founder I personally know the hard work and dedication that is required to make a club successful. Many of us strive for the longevity and sisterhood clearly demonstrated by Go On Girl! Book Club."
About Go on Girl! Book Club
Go On Girl! Book Club was founded in 1991 in New York City by Monique Greenwood, Lynda Johnson and Tracy Mitchell-Brown. Today, it is one of the largest national reading groups for black women in the U.S. with 30 chapters in 12 states including New York, Pennysylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington, Illinois, Virginia, Indiana, South Carolina, Texas, Alabama and Washington, D.C.
Sistah Confessions Book Club will host its 1st Annual Black Book Clubs Rock Awards luncheon on Saturday, June 20th at the Radisson Hotel in Largo, Maryland.For Inquires Contact
Tifany Jones
Founder and Coordinator
bbcrawards@gmail.com
(Ph) 641-715-3900 ext. 76644#
www.blackbookclubsrock.blogspot.com
January 13, 2009
January 10, 2009
Former Rain by Vanessa Miller
Although this book was written several years ago I felt the relevance of today through all of Vanessa Miller's characters in her re-released book Former Rain.
There was Issac and Nina. Once lovers, now enemies, and not just for him beating her down after she stepped foot out of an abortion clinic. This couple's story took you on a rollar coaster ride throughout the entire book, but what gripped me was the story behind Issac's pain. His chosen profession was about power and the ability to control others, but the reasons why he needed that validation sent chills up my spine. It made me question how our past really does shape our future, and if not careful, with the help of God, it will ultimately destroy us all.
Then you have Kenneth and Elizabeth. This married couple, like 50% of society, are headed for divorce unless they realize the error of their ways. Each openly blames each other for the failed marriage, but when Elizabeth decides to live for God she wants her marriage restored. Unfortunately, this is not as simple as saying the Prayer of Salvation. Like any wound Elizabeth and Kenneth's marriage needs time to heal, but will Elizabeth's struggle with submission continue to infect the marriage? Especially, if she does decide to put that sugar in his gas tank!!
I was blown away by Vanessa's writing style and her in-your-face characters. Although I enjoyed the entire book, and will read all her works, my favorite scenes are those that describe Heaven and hell.
Sistah Rating: 5~Sistah Worthy
Three Months by Ben Hinson
There is nothing certain in life but death, taxes, and now AIDS!
The truth of this statement is explored in Ben Hinson's debut novel Three Months. It begins as do most books with a story of another reckless character whose ideal of success is a great job, house, and an even greater time between the sheets with various women. But John, the main character in Three Months soon learns his ideals need an extensive makeover.
When an evening with a beautiful woman turns into an ugly living nightmare, John comes face to face with the reality of HIV/AIDS and how he put himself at risk each time he decided to be "successful", which were many! His world comes to a three month standstill when his late night rendezvous confirms the unthinkable, she is HIV positive.
Now John, who tried to control the situation by using protection but didn't count on it being defective, is riddled with the question we all should ask ourselves, "Do I have HIV/AIDS?" The answer to his question is delayed three months. Giving him enough time to wish, hope, pray, and sometimes accept the responsibility that whatever the outcome his actions put him there.
Ben Hinson may have started writing this book with the intentions to learn more about this virus that claimed the life of his friend, but in the end he helped shed light on an issue we have all to comfortably forgotten about. Three Months does something our society has failed to do... It makes us all accountable for our actions. I highly recommend this book along with a visit to your doctor for a blood test!