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Deatri King-Bey

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When Deatri was six years old, her mother was told that because of Deatri's dyslexia, she'd probably never learn how to read. At that time, it was recommended Deatri partake in a specialized reading curriculum. Unbeknownst to Deatri's parents, this additional help their daughter would need, from a teacher, was actually Deatri being taken out of reading class to sit in the hallway with a tape recorder. When Deatri entered the fourth grade at a different school, her parents were terrified to learn their daughter couldn't read. For years, she'd been reciting the bedtime stories to her mother from memory instead of actually reading the written words from the pages.

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Review: We’re Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union

We’re Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Gabrielle union is a beautiful, intelligent Black woman who grew up in a neighborhood that didn’t appreciate who she was and went into an industry that is no better. In her autobiography, she touched on racism, colorism, sexism, rape, relationships, self-confidence, success, and so much more. But she only touched.

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Average rating: 3.98 · 1,667 ratings · 197 reviews · 44 distinct works • Similar authors

	Trapped in Paradise 3.64 avg rating — 232 ratings — published 2009 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beauty and the Beast 3.87 avg rating — 157 ratings — published 2006 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Drama, the Street and the Seduction 3.93 avg rating — 153 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Whisper Something Sweet 4.34 avg rating — 101 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ebony Angel 3.30 avg rating — 119 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Impossible Possible 4.05 avg rating — 81 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hero (Precious Jewels, # 1) 4.20 avg rating — 61 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love's Desire by Deatri King-Bey (Goodreads Author), Lynel Washington (Editor) 3.62 avg rating — 68 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Only Option 4.28 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Warrior (Precious Jewels, #2) 4.21 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“The right path and easy path are usually two different things, and when it’s time to choose, always choose the right path over the easy.”
― Deatri King-Bey, For Keeps

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“Sometimes you have to call people out. Do that a time or two, and they learn pretty quickly how dangerous mirrors are. They rarely like seeing themselves.”
― Deatri King-Bey, The Only Option

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“Stop wasting prayer on things you don’t need help with. Prayers aren’t for wants. They are for giving thanks. God will supply the needs that you cannot obtain on your own by default, so there is no need to ask. Just thank.”
― Deatri King-Bey, The Only Option

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“You control what path you take. Keep doing the right thing and handling the things within your control, and God will take care of the things that are out of your control. Everything will work out as it should.”
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“Stay on the right path. If what you want is meant to be, then it will be.”
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“Everything is going to be all right. Just give it time, and you’ll see.”
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