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Forever Reading
Month: April 2019
The Man in 3B Carl Weber
Daryl Graham moves into Apartment 3B, and he is the man that every woman loves but every man despises. He is on parole with two strikes, so he is trying to start his life anew. Life’s great until Krystal, an old girlfriend, reappears; he becomes Connie’s personal trainer; Benny is outed for being gay; Connie’s husband confronts Daryl; and Benny’s father is arrested for causing the fire in 3B, which kills Daryl. Who killed him? Read the novel and be shocked.
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Forever Reading’s Rating = 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Slog’s Dad David Almond
I understand that Slog’s dad has died and that he really misses him, but I just couldn’t get into this book. Although it is a short read, this book did not appeal to me.
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Forever Reading
A Word of Wisdom
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Forever Reading
A Great but Difficult Read
Runaway Slaves: Rebels on the Plantation John Hope Franklin and Loren Schweninger
I placed this book on hold at my local library and could not wait to receive it. When I finally did receive it, I immediately began reading it. In Runaway Slaves: Rebels on the Plantation, John Hope Franklin and Loren Schweninger focus on the institution of slavery but from the perspective of the slave. This novel depicts the horrors that slaves regularly endured.
Although this a good book, I am having an extremely difficult time reading it because the details are GRAPHIC. One example about a pregnant slave is absolutely horrendous. Franklin and Schweninger write, “One overseer admitted that he tied a female slave’s hands, put her head down a steep hill, placed a log under her belly and administered several hundred lashes. He ‘whipped her so brutally’ that the woman, who was pregnant, miscarried and ‘was Seriously injured and disabled.'”
To me, this disregard for human life is a disgrace on every level, and after reading about this incident, I just put down the book and began reading some lighter novels while still trying to read Runaway Slaves: Rebels on the Plantation. It finally got to the point that I made the decision to postpone reading this novel for now. However, my intent is to finish reading this book, just not right now.
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The Dirty Thirties
The Great American Dust Bowl — Don Brown
What a great way to teach history to younger students. Not only is the text informative but also the illustrations are extremely descriptive. Don Brown tells the story of a turbulent time in history, The Dust Bowl. In this quick read, students will learn vocabulary terms, such as The Dust Bowl of the Continent, The Dirty Thirties, dusters, black blizzards, and dust pneumonia. These young minds will learn about the causes and effects of this catastrophic period and more importantly, they will have fun learning it.
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Forever Reading’s Rating = 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Trouble in Rio Carl Weber
Carl Weber has done it again! His newly-released novel, Trouble in Rio, will not disappoint readers, especially if they are fans of The Family Business novel series. As the title indicates, this novel focuses on Rio; however, this does not mean that readers will not read about other Duncan family members. If you have read other books in this series, then you know that the Duncans keep up with one another, and these books will not be complete without reading about the other family members.
In this novel, Rio reveals how he feels about being a Duncan. He feels shunned because he thinks LC does not truly love him like he loves his siblings; this is because he is gay. Also, Kennedy, a character from a previous FamilyBusiness novel, confesses something to Rio right before he dies. It is this confession, and his desire to have his father’s unconditional love that causes Rio to descend into a dismal abyss.
Needing a change of scenery, Rio travels to Baltimore, Maryland. Once there, he meets his first friend, Diana, an aspiring fashion designer; then Corey and Dre, Baltimore’s drug kingpins; Dre is also Kennedy’s twin brother; Pierre, club owner of Oz; Tay, Corey’s bodyguard; and Monica, Diana’s sister. Be it large or small, these characters have something in common. Each one harbors his/her own secret.
- Will Rio find what he is seeking?
- Will secrets be revealed?
- Will Dre avenge Kennedy’s death?
There is only one way to find out the answers to these questions; read Trouble in Rio!!!
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Forever Reading’s Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
March: Book One John Lewis
A Turning Point
I tutor a student in reading, and she has come a long way from when I initially started working with her. Last summer, she was a rising 6th grader, but she was reading at the 4th grade level. This young student had a negative attitude towards reading and had no interest in picking up a book to read. Her mom asked me if I would work with her, and there was no way that I was going to say no.
Although she complained because she wanted to have her summer off, we worked together twice a week. Since she has “old school” parents, I had to laugh when they told her that she had no choice but to improve with her reading and that learning during summer was an option. It was a struggle, at first, because her fear of reading was really deep. However, the more we worked together, the more she began to feel comfortable.
We read a variety of print, which includes comic books and graphic novels because she loves them. Last week, we met for our session, and I told her that I had a surprise for her. She likes history, so I showed her a copy of March: Book One by John Lewis. I explained to her the purpose for this graphic novel and why I thought she would like it. When I told her that this copy now belonged to her, the look on her face was priceless. Then, the reading began. She read the first five pages, but she wanted to read them again. I told her to read with attitude this time, and she gave me ATTITUDE! I was so proud of her because she was not afraid; she was confident; she commanded the text. She is a different reader from last summer. She asked how many pages she had to read for our next session; I told her that was up to her. She replied, “Good!” I have a feeling that she will read many pages if not the entire graphic novel. When she said, “I’m glad Mr. Lewis wrote this book for students like me,” I knew that this was her turning point.
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Forever Reading
Carl Weber’s, The Family Business
After watching The Family Business television series, which is based on Carl Weber’s novel series, The Family Business, I decided to read the books of this collection. The first book, The Family Business, is bursting with details that will keep readers turning the pages. Therefore, do not solely rely on the television episodes because you just might have a question that only the book can answer.
The Family Business novel series is about the Duncans, a well-respected family in the black community. The Duncans own a car dealership, but they do not sell just cars; they sell exquisite automobiles. Being in this business has allowed them to live a luxurious lifestyle. However, the car business is not the only contributing factor to their wealth; they are also involved in the narcotics industry — they are sophisticated drug dealers.
Whereas some authors name the chapters in the books — Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3 etc. — Weber does not do this. Instead, he names the chapters of this book after the characters. As a reader, I like this because I do not have to guess what I will be reading about in the upcoming chapters.
In this first installment of The Family Business series, L.C. (the head of the family) and Chippy (his wife) decide that it is time to retire, but they must choose a successor to take over the family empire. Harris Grant, who is married to L.C. and Chippy’s daughter, London, believes that it should be him because he is L.C.’s right-hand man and family lawyer. But L.C. and Chippy have another person in mind. When they announce that Orlando, one of their sons, will be the successor to the throne, Harris feels slighted. In addition, just as business is thriving and Orlando is adjusting to his new position, a looming threat rears its ugly face, and the Duncans must re-emphasize that they are an unstoppable force.
Furthermore, The Family Business does not wait for the drama to begin. In fact, Paris (Chapter 1) is packed with action. Weber brings his characters to life and readers will immediately form an opinion about each one. The characters that I absolutely do not like are Vinnie Dash and Harris Grant. Vinnie is a jerk, and Harris is a pathetic husband who needs a dose of his own medicine. When I read about Harris, I instantly thought of Joe’s song, “What If a Woman.” The lyrics are powerful and should not be ignored. Perhaps, if Harris thought about his wife taking heed to these words, he would quickly cease his foolishness. On the other hand, I like the rest of the Duncan family, but I do not have a favorite character yet.
As I was reading this novel, these are the questions that I wanted answered:
- Will L.C. defeat this threat?
- Will Orlando prove to be a worthy successor?
- Why are London and Paris always arguing?
- Why is Vegas in prison?
- Will London finally stand up to Harris?
- Will the public learn about the Duncan secret?
Read The Family Business to find out the answers to these questions. Learn about L.C., Chippy, Orlando, Junior, London, Paris, Rio, Nevada, and Harris to find out how each member plays an intricate role in the family business. Happy reading!!!
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Forever Reading’s Rating = 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
The Walking Dead: Volume 2, Miles Behind Us
*****SPOILER ALERT*****
In The Walking Dead: Volume 2, Miles Behind Us, Lori is having flashbacks about having to leave Rick because he is in a coma at the hospital. While trying to seek safety in their changing society, Shane, (remember him), helps Lori and Carl. In the midst of the madness, Lori and Shane find solace in one another. When Lori confesses to Shane, “I’ve wanted this for so long,” it makes me question if she chose the wrong man to marry. Unfortunately, Shane’s plan for “happily ever after” changes when Rick accidentally finds his family. However, Shane is no longer a threat to Rick’s family because he is dead…sorry Shane fans.
In addition to Rick, Lori, Carl, Andrea, Dale, Allen, Donna, Billy, Ben, Carol, Sophia, and Glenn, new members are added to the group: Tyrese, his daughter, Julie, and her boyfriend, Chris. They are looking for food and shelter, and just when they have nothing else to eat, they run into Rick’s group. When they begin to look for a decent neighborhood in which to live, they find Wilshire Estates. It seems like the group hits the jackpot, but this is not the case. Therefore, they immediately leave but without gathering food that was in the homes. While hunting for food, a terrible accident, which involves Carl, takes place, and the group meets Herschel Greene and his immediate and extended families. Herschel has six children: Lacey, Arnold, Maggie, Billy, Rachel, and Susie. Otis and his girlfriend, Patricia, are his extended family.
In this new world, Rick Grimes’ group is learning that nothing and no one can be taken for granted. They are appreciative for the smallest things, such as showers, commodes, beds, food, and even space. Rick and Tyrese even miss watching NFL football games, but Tyrese misses it more because he is an ex-NFL player. However, some things, such as discipline, do not change. These parents still guide their children if they do something that can put them in harm’s way. This apocalyptic world is causing these parents to be more protective of their children than ever before.
Consequently, this new way of life is definitely challenging the group. Tempers flare, teenagers know it all, and decisions and actions are questioned. Logic is what this group needs the most, especially when Herschel tells Rick that it is time for the group to leave his farm. Find out how they manage in The Walking Dead: Volume 2, Miles Behind Us. Be on the lookout for my next review on The Walking Dead: Volume 3, Safety Behind Bars.
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Forever Reading’s Rating = 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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