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Bruthas
by
J.L. Whitehead (Goodreads Author),
Jerome L. Whitehead
What would you do if you were indirectly responsible for the deaths of several women in your neighborhood? What if a psychopath used your neighborhood as his stalking ground? This is the story of three brothers: Jai, the successful attorney in one of Philadelphia's top law firms, Ryan, the IT Professional that is struggling with his sexual identity and Nate, the dealer tha...more
Paperback, 2, 402 pages
Published
August 2nd 2011
by Four Brothers Publications
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This is a book that really revolves around family and the choices that people make. This review was requested by the author, and to be completely honest this is not a book that I would normally read. It's not that book isn't interesting or doesn't have decent plot lines, because it does, it just wasn't my cup of tea.
One of the biggest problems I had with this book was the amount of people in the book to keep track of. Wh...more
This is a book that really revolves around family and the choices that people make. This review was requested by the author, and to be completely honest this is not a book that I would normally read. It's not that book isn't interesting or doesn't have decent plot lines, because it does, it just wasn't my cup of tea.
One of the biggest problems I had with this book was the amount of people in the book to keep track of. Wh...more
FIGHTING FOR FAMILY
Jai, Ryan and Nate are three brothers raised by their parents as a close-knit family in the heart of Philadelphia. In the wake of their father's death, their lives are all affected in different ways. At the same time, their mother, Thandi, attempts to deal with her loss and help heal each of her children's pain. Jai becomes a successful lawyer and lives with his long-term girlfriend and son. They have a great relationship, but he has reservations about committing to marriage....more
Jai, Ryan and Nate are three brothers raised by their parents as a close-knit family in the heart of Philadelphia. In the wake of their father's death, their lives are all affected in different ways. At the same time, their mother, Thandi, attempts to deal with her loss and help heal each of her children's pain. Jai becomes a successful lawyer and lives with his long-term girlfriend and son. They have a great relationship, but he has reservations about committing to marriage....more
SHARON'S REVIEW
When I write a review, I first assess what the storyline entails. I'm not talking about a synopsis, I'm talking about my gut reaction on what the author is telling me about their story. My first impression of Bruthas, was that its major themes were Family, Race, Urban Culture, and Crime.
Family is the thread that weaves through all the twists and turns of this intriguing murder mystery, and ties it all together. The story revolves around Thandi Whitfield and her three sons; a blac...more
When I write a review, I first assess what the storyline entails. I'm not talking about a synopsis, I'm talking about my gut reaction on what the author is telling me about their story. My first impression of Bruthas, was that its major themes were Family, Race, Urban Culture, and Crime.
Family is the thread that weaves through all the twists and turns of this intriguing murder mystery, and ties it all together. The story revolves around Thandi Whitfield and her three sons; a blac...more
The Block. . . .
J. L. Whitehead’s BRUTHAS is the story of three brothers who have chosen different paths. Jai is an attorney with a young son, a hefty bank account and dating a beautiful woman named Taylor. A partner at the law firm comes to Jai and tells him that his brother, Nate, is under investigation, but Jai refuses to believe what he is told.
Ryan is an IT professional who is gay and is looking for someone to share his life with and to love him. Ryan’s best friend just happens to be a fema...more
J. L. Whitehead’s BRUTHAS is the story of three brothers who have chosen different paths. Jai is an attorney with a young son, a hefty bank account and dating a beautiful woman named Taylor. A partner at the law firm comes to Jai and tells him that his brother, Nate, is under investigation, but Jai refuses to believe what he is told.
Ryan is an IT professional who is gay and is looking for someone to share his life with and to love him. Ryan’s best friend just happens to be a fema...more
Title: Bruthas
Author: JL Whitehead
Publisher: Four Brothers Publication
Release date (or anticipated release): 8/2/2011
ISBN: 9780983801009
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Specs: 6x9, 397 pages
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Category: Urban Fiction
Review Summary:
JL Whitehead writes a story not only about brothers, but family relationships and the life journey's they choose and sometimes their choices need to change. Nate has taken the wrong path in comparison to his brothers especially Jai, who works at a law fi...more
Author: JL Whitehead
Publisher: Four Brothers Publication
Release date (or anticipated release): 8/2/2011
ISBN: 9780983801009
ASIN (if applicable):
Ebook ISBN:
Specs: 6x9, 397 pages
Website (optional):
Category: Urban Fiction
Review Summary:
JL Whitehead writes a story not only about brothers, but family relationships and the life journey's they choose and sometimes their choices need to change. Nate has taken the wrong path in comparison to his brothers especially Jai, who works at a law fi...more
Kill or Be Killed
"The Block" is the last place anyone wants to be in J. L. Whitehead's debut novel Bruthas. A fasted paced, engaging story about family, money, enemies, and how the three connect, Bruthas takes readers on a tumultuous roller coaster ride through the seedy and corrupt streets of North Philly. Meet Nate Whitfield, a ruthless, street hustler whose bad decisions are not only putting his own life at risk, but threatening the lives of everyone around him in the process. His brothers J...more
"The Block" is the last place anyone wants to be in J. L. Whitehead's debut novel Bruthas. A fasted paced, engaging story about family, money, enemies, and how the three connect, Bruthas takes readers on a tumultuous roller coaster ride through the seedy and corrupt streets of North Philly. Meet Nate Whitfield, a ruthless, street hustler whose bad decisions are not only putting his own life at risk, but threatening the lives of everyone around him in the process. His brothers J...more
I entered to win this book on goodreads based on the brief synopsis. I was initially turned off by the amateurish cover but overcame that. When I won the book I really wasn't sure what to expect. After reading it, I'm still slightly torn. Unlike most urban fiction this author doesn't revert to slang, or dumb down the characters to make them stereotypical. There are a few typos here and there which is common in urban fiction, but these all seemed to be a result of the typeset, and this the fault...more
Amazon Title: Family can make you or break you!
What is it about family that makes us who we are. Good, bad, indifferent; we all choose different roads in life.
These brother's are no different; Nate, Ryan, and Jai are all employed, but one not legally. Nate is the King in the streets, peddling his wares to his community, looking for the fame that being in the big time can bring.But as he's searching for riches,
someone is killing the same women Nate is selling to. Is he in danger? Will his brother...more
What is it about family that makes us who we are. Good, bad, indifferent; we all choose different roads in life.
These brother's are no different; Nate, Ryan, and Jai are all employed, but one not legally. Nate is the King in the streets, peddling his wares to his community, looking for the fame that being in the big time can bring.But as he's searching for riches,
someone is killing the same women Nate is selling to. Is he in danger? Will his brother...more
This book takes the reader into the world of murder, drug dealing and everything included in this dark side of life. The author master's the ugliness of drug addiction, sexual exploitation, and how families are affected by the actions of all it's members. It deals with the intricacies of the family unit, and how members choose to pull together to help one whose choices put them all in jeopardy. Since this is an underworld most of us know nothing about, the reader is educated about the terrifying...more
I had the wrong version but this is Kindle and I have the paperback book. Author request.
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Nearly done. Review is on Dream 4 More Book Reviews (Goodreads) and our site: www.dream4more.webs.com
He will join me on Dream4More Radio, October 16th at 6 p.m. EST. www.blogtalkradio.com/Dream4MoreRadio
I absolutely adore this book! I received this in the mail just a few days ago (won it in a Goodreads giveaway) and started reading it immediately. It's a fun, heartwarming read with delightful writing. Absolutely loved it.
I signed up for the give-a-way not 100% sure I would enjoy this story. Growing up in the small and mostly rural state of Maine I do not have the exposure to the grittiness that exists elsewhere.
This Urban story was interesting, well written and keep the reader engaged. The story centers around family. Three brothers with different life path choices.
I thank the author, J.L. Whitehead, for gifting me with a copy.
This Urban story was interesting, well written and keep the reader engaged. The story centers around family. Three brothers with different life path choices.
I thank the author, J.L. Whitehead, for gifting me with a copy.
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