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Faith Under Fire: Betrayed by a Thing Called Love
<big>The bestselling author of the novels Soul Food and Web of Deception, LaJoyce Brookshire tells a true story more shattering than any work of fiction. It's her story. A memoir of survival against the odds and courage in the face of a troubled relationship and a terrifying illness. A chronicle of faith under fire.
Imagine the joy of being swept away by your
...morePaperback, 272 pages
Published
January 12th 2008
by Karen Hunter
(first published 2006)
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I find it difficult to say anything negative about the book because I know a lot of good has been said about it in the black community because it adresses AIDS issues and homophiobia. It is the real story of a woman whose husband was (probably) a closeted gay man and died of AIDS. And it's hard to judge a person who was in that situation. But I couldn't help getting annoyed at her because the whole book was filled with things she (albeit in retrospect) noticed but ignored that sho...more
This memoir is extremely intense. It is about the author,LaJoyce, whose husband was HIV+ and never told her. His family knew about his condition and never told her. LaJoyce didn't find out about her husband's condition until his health started to get worse and he was diagnosed with full blown AIDS.
Why LaJoyce stayed with her husband I will never know. Me personally if someone lied to me about their personal status, it is over. But I do think LaJoyce is was very brave to stay with her...more
Why LaJoyce stayed with her husband I will never know. Me personally if someone lied to me about their personal status, it is over. But I do think LaJoyce is was very brave to stay with her...more
What a tragic story! Too bad it is not that great a book. The author drops names throughout, and you never understand why she married her first husband and stood by him during his illness when he treated her so badly from day 1. I found her faith to be magical thinking than anything else - for example, she writes that her first husband did not "find" her but her second husband did, which is why that union is superior.
This books was okay for me. I know that it was based on Lajoyce's true life story, but I wasn't a fan of the writing style; you'd have to experience some kind of church culture before reading the book in order to understand some of many cliches she used. Also, with regards to her character, there was an undertone of hypocrisy (not sure if anyone picked up on that) and for me it tainted the message of "faith under fire".
This is one of the best books I ever read. I was intrigued from the first page to the last. LaJoyce's life reads like a made for television movie. I found myself praying for her situation as if she were a family member or friend while readin the novel. Her life story proves that everyone should have faith in God no matter what the situation.
this autobiography had its good and bad parts. the author had an interesting story to tell, and the reading went fast. but she also had an agenda in the telling, and i think was not as brutally honest about her own actions. heavy religious overtones, but if you can handle it, its got a few good health tips included!
I read this book in one day, and while reading it I think I went through every emotion possible. Lajoyce Brookshire has a strong testiment of faith, and if you haven't read this book, you're missing out on an awesome testimony. I commend her for writing and sharing her story.
This book was not a great book in the sense of being written by an author with great prose, or deep philosophical
thought. It was a book that was interesting, however, because it spoke of the deep pain and anger of someone married to a man she did not realize for two years was infected with AIDS. She also did a good job of expressing her faith, not hiding her anger, nor covering up her resentments toward the white community. I could not help but like LaJoyce Brookshire for her integrity...more
thought. It was a book that was interesting, however, because it spoke of the deep pain and anger of someone married to a man she did not realize for two years was infected with AIDS. She also did a good job of expressing her faith, not hiding her anger, nor covering up her resentments toward the white community. I could not help but like LaJoyce Brookshire for her integrity...more
Learned a lot about the virus, forgiveness and spirituality.
The best book ever read...Her faith is so inspiring!!
Pretty good writing could have been better
The person who is right in their own eyes is a fool.
Awesome book, but a sad story. I am happy that she found true love.
This is one of the best books I've ever read. I found myself praying for LaJoyce throughout the book. Anyone in a relationship or thinking of being in a relationship should read this book. As the old saying goes, "Everything that glitters ain't gold." This book proves that you never really know a person as well as you think you do.
The author of this book was on 105.1 and after hearing her, I had to read it. I finished it in 1 day, the name dropping and event timeline helps you relate, where were you march 9th? This woman and her story will make you think twice about life, God and everything else...
Very sad story, I just could not beleive people could be so inconsiderate of other people lives. Lajoyce was blessed, god is good.
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This was an excellent book!! I would recommend that everyone read this book..I finished it in 3 days
This book is a testiment to the power of faith and how far having faith can take you.
Thought provoking story, but it becomes a little hard to finish...aka boring
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