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Daughter Denied by Alretha Thomas - A must read!!!

In Daughter Denied, Alretha Thomas presents a beautiful and touching story of a young, precocious, and vulnerable seven year old named Tina as she grows up in a home bordering on dysfunction. This author carefully and methodically takes you through young Tina’s childhood as she interacted with her family and friends. You were able to observe her as she encountered many difficult situations and challenges. In spite of the author’s beautiful portrayal of Tina during her most difficult times, it was hard to understand why so much pressure was placed on a child at such a young age. Although there were moments you wish that you could have stepped in and given her a reassuring hug, this was a very beautifully written and touching story and it ended very graciously for young Tina. This novel was equally enjoyed by my wife Nina and she asked that I recommend it to other readers as well.Daughter Denied

A Powerful Deliverance Treatise by Sheila L. Jackson

Sheila L. Jackson beautifully shares a powerful deliverance treatise in her revealing and compassionate book entitled: The Enemy Within. In her book, she describes the subtle workings of the flesh prompted by our adversary, the Devil. With great anointing, she meticulous penetrates the kingdom of Satan’s stronghold and gives great hope to those who are struggling with consistently walking a saved and spirit-filled life. Ms. Jackson’s godly message is very strong and spiritually rich and it is immediately obvious that her wise and gracious teaching is filled with the grace of Christ’s love. This revealing book also portrays her beautiful testimony of how God called her from a life of sin and saved her. Then, he led her to a Christ-centered life and a desire to help others. This book is a must-read for those who want a brighter and more powerful walk with their Lord and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

A Sweet taste of Africa by Ivy Newton-Gamble

Ms. Ivy Newton-Gamble graciously captured many of the sweet recipes from the beautiful continent of Africa in her book entitled: “The Sweet Taste of Africa”. She presented these recipes in such a way that made them very easy to understand and follow. In fact, she presented the sweet pastries, beverages, and preserves from Africa in an ideal way for you to enjoy without ever being in Africa. Ms. Gamble was also extraordinarily delightful in her presentation of the countries from which she shared their recipes. I thoroughly enjoyed reading through those mouthwatering recipes and it was indeed a sweet culinary voyage. I owe her a great debt of gratitude.

An Enriching book of Spiritual witnessing by Adrienna Dionna Turner

The Day Begins with Christ is a marvelous work of God guiding the hands and heart of his servant Adrienna. In her powerful book, she makes the power and purpose of our Lord‘s death abundantly clear and accessible. In her lucid discussions of life and salvation, she stresses that through Jesus’ death alone, the power over sin and death has been conquered and the mastery and dominion of sin have been broken once and forever. In her gracious writings, she tells her readers that the exhortation from our Lord and Savior to lead a righteous and holy life is still as relevant today as it has ever been. Then, through her rich and loving wisdom, she patiently leads her readers to the perfect will of God. As Christians, we should always demonstrate the amazing love of God in our lives as we walk in Faith from day to day. Because it is God’s transforming love through his son Jesus Christ which brings us to the true expression of his will. The Day Begins with Christ contains the divine message that will bring total enrichment to our souls. This precious book, along with the Holy Bible, should be in every home so that one could learn how to live the successful walk of Faith.

A heartrending love story of harrowing suspense and ultimate fulfillment

Lavina: the Saga of an African Princess describes the exultant triumph of a young tribal princess from the west coast of Africa. This idyllic novel, told in graphic and honest detail, focuses on the most horrific period of American history when colonial slavery was instituted. It is one of the few honest stories detailing exactly what our African American ancestors had to endure when they arrived in this land. It is also one of the most appropriate story for young Americans, especially young African-Americans who struggle in establishing their significance of culture and ethnic roots. In light of our current circumstance, it should also be required reading to show in comparison the progress African Americans have made toward their social freedom. For out of the ashes of slavery, through hardship and persistence, African Americans have reached the pinnacle of social equality. Yet, this novel is primarily a tender romance entwined with the overtones of one of the most horrific periods of American history: the time of colonial slavery. In this evil practice, it focuses on two specific victims: Lavina and Rabboni. It charts the epic journey of Lavina, a young heroine from the coastal plains of Guinea, who was born to loving parents but was later sold as a slave in colonial America. At her inauguration celebration-their marketplace is overrun and their parents are murdered in the brutal attack. Marauding slave traders kidnap Lavina and her promised one, Rabboni. This heartrending novel tells how Lavina and Rabboni are separated; Lavina is purchased by kind hearted puritans, while Rabboni experiences cruel and demeaning treatment at the hands of his owners. It portrays their loving romance and how their faith helps them persevere and withstand the conditions despite the overwhelming forces marshaled against them. The story turns again and again to God's grace and His overcoming power given to those who trust Him. God moves on the hearts of colony members and finally the revelation of His will is proclaimed. Both young people, having faith in their Almighty Protector, miraculously find each other again. This author's unique Christian framing of these historical events give the book added dimension and meaning. Discover the pain, the heartbreak, then exultant triumph of Lavina: The Saga of an African Princess. Get a copy of this book today!

An Historical Romance to get your spirits lifted

If you need your spirits lifted, it just may be time to discover the power of this new historical romance novel: “Lavina: The Saga of an African Princess.” This novel takes you on a journey through pain, heartbreak and then to the exultant triumph of a young African princess during one of the most horrific periods of American history – colonial slavery. Lavina and Rabboni, princess and prince of their tribes, who were about to be married when they were brutally separated by slave traders and brought to the colony of Virginia to be confined to the cruelty and injustice of perpetual servitude. After they were brought to the shores of North America, they were immediately auctioned off to be colonial slaves. Lavina is purchased by kind-hearted puritans while Rabboni falls into the hands of brutal and demeaning slave owners. This novel weaves a compelling saga told in honest and graphic detail and it is a “must read” for all Americans. But even more especially young African Americans as the novel will show them a unique aspect of the significance of their cultural and ethnic roots. Throughout her cruel ordeal, Lavina turned again and again to her Almighty Protector for help and showed how faith in her God enabled her to triumph over seemingly insurmountable odds. Because of the unique Christian framing of these historical events, this idyllic novel is filled with overwhelming power and suspense. “Lavina – The Saga of an African Princess” has received critical acclaim and would make an excellent book for the whole family.

The exultant triumph of a young tribal princess

Discover the pain, the heartbreak, and then exultant triumph of a young tribal princess from the west coast of Africa. This novel is a tender romance entwined with the overtones of one of the most horrific periods of American history: the time of colonial slavery. It focuses on two specific victims of this evil practice: Lavina and Rabboni. This novel charts the epic journey of Lavina, a young heroine from the coastal plains of Guinea, who was born to loving parents but was later sold as a slave in colonial America. At her inauguration celebration-their marketplace is overrun and their parents are murdered in the brutal attack. Marauding slave traders kidnap Lavina and her promised one, Rabboni.
This heartrending novel tells how Lavina and Rabboni are separated—Lavina is purchased by kind hearted puritans, while Rabboni experiences cruel and demeaning treatment at the hands of slave owners. It portrays their loving romance and how their faith helps them persevere and withstand the conditions despite the overwhelming forces marshaled against them. Both young people have faith in the Almighty Protector and miraculously they find each other again.
This novel also focuses on the most horrific period of American history when colonial slavery was instituted. Told in graphic and honest detail the story should be required reading for all young Americans, especially young African-Americans, establishing their significance of culture and ethnic roots. The story turns again and again to God’s grace and His overcoming power given to those who trust Him. With this unique Christian framing of these historical events give the book added dimension and meaning. God moves on the hearts of colony members and finally the revelation of His will is proclaimed.
Discover the pain, the heartbreak, and then exultant triumph of Lavina: The Saga of an African Princess; get a copy of this book today!