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Have a Little Faith
Faith, family, and forgiveness are at the heart of this powerful story collection from four bestselling African-American authors. Meet a group of unforgettable women in these tales of hope and inspiration and discover how doors can open if you just
Have a Little Faith
JACQUELIN THOMAS
Signs of Light
Businesswoman Lorna Hamilton has always looked down on unemployed single mothers, but she learns a valuable lesson when she befriends devout single mom Brittany Spencer and finds the family she's been praying for.
RESHONDA TATE BILLINGSLEY
Faith Will Overcome
Determined to leave her small town and broken family behind, Faith Logan believes finding a man is the solution to all her problems. But a chance meeting with Darius Williams helps her realize that all she needs is faith to find true happiness.
J. D. MASON
Maybelline
Olivia Phillips's world is falling apart, and the last thing she needs is her elderly neighbor knocking on her door. But kindly Maybelline won't take no for an answer, and an uplifting friendship takes hold thanks to a little persistence and some homemade pie.
SANDRA KITT
Survival Instincts
Even after an attempted mugging, librarian Lynn Hayes is devoted to her work in the bad part of town. Her rescuer, reporter Davis Manning, isn't so forgiving, and it's up to Lynn to show him that it is possible to save a community, one person at a time.
416 pages, Paperback
First published June 6, 2006
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About the author
Jacquelin Thomas
122 books404 followersJacquelin Thomas is an award-winning, best selling author with 94 titles published. Her books have garnered several awards, including two EMMA awards, the Romance In Color Reviewers Award, Readers Choice Award and the Atlanta Choice Award in the Religious & Spiritual category. Jacquelin was a 2005 honoree at the Houston Black Film Festival for the movie adaptation of her novel, Hidden Blessings. She was the first recipient to receive the Writers Achievement Award at the North Carolina Book Festival in Winston-Salem. She also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times Magazine.
Jacquelin has published in the romance, women's fiction, inspirational and young adult genres. Her second book in the YA series, Divine Confidential was nominated for a 2008 NAACP Image Award.
Jacquelin is happily married to her best friend and is the proud mother of three children. Jacquelin and her family live in North Carolina.
Jacquelin has published in the romance, women's fiction, inspirational and young adult genres. Her second book in the YA series, Divine Confidential was nominated for a 2008 NAACP Image Award.
Jacquelin is happily married to her best friend and is the proud mother of three children. Jacquelin and her family live in North Carolina.
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September 26, 2009
Sorry, but I skimmed through the book. I read through J.D. Mason's story and liked some of the thoughts shared on those women who loose a breast. The favorite pick for me is "Survival Instincts" by Sandra Kitt...maybe because it is dealing with librarians, and how you have to face loosing a job, another woman held up by young punks, and so many other survival tactics to make it and live! This story alone gets 4.5 stars!
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The stars for each story, skimmed through the first two stories since it did not capture my interests or piqued my curiosity. 11/4=2.875 (3 stars).
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The stars for each story, skimmed through the first two stories since it did not capture my interests or piqued my curiosity. 11/4=2.875 (3 stars).
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January 14, 2014Excellent book. I miss reading the work of Jacquelin Thomas. I wish she would write more.
July 30, 2020
Have a Little Faith
Each book was well written and the plot followed true with the title. I've read several of ReShonda's books and have enjoyed them all.. Have one on file to read. May the Lord continue to bless each one of the authors.
Each book was well written and the plot followed true with the title. I've read several of ReShonda's books and have enjoyed them all.. Have one on file to read. May the Lord continue to bless each one of the authors.
November 8, 2017
Have a little faith
I truly enjoyed this book. I will be reading more of this author. I will be recommending this book to my friends.
I truly enjoyed this book. I will be reading more of this author. I will be recommending this book to my friends.
May 5, 2018
Awesome read!
I think each story was a lesson about life. One would do good to read these stories and apply them to their own lives.
I think each story was a lesson about life. One would do good to read these stories and apply them to their own lives.
July 7, 2019
I enjoyed RaShonda Tate Billingsley chapter 2 the most.
March 15, 2017
This was an awesome read.
I loved the story lines and characters of each story collection.
I loved the story lines and characters of each story collection.
January 14, 2009
Friends Until The End
Signs of Light- by Jacqueline Thomas
Signs of Light tells the story of Lorna a middle age, bakery owner who is financially secure. She has always wanted to be married, settle down and raise a family. Very negative, Lorna passes judgment on people just by sight. Her bakery is near a public aid office for mothers with dependent children, but to look at most of the mothers, their nails are done, every single hair in place, with designer clothes. She can't understand why these women can't simply get a job. But, what she doesn't know is the entire story in most cases. Will an unanticipated situation revamp Lorna's reality?
Faith will Overcome-by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Raised by mean spirited Grandma Pearl, Faith found herself on a hunt for love in all of the wrong places. She isn't a bad person, just a confused young lady that has a semi reputation. With aspirations of working as a salon owner, Faith is employed as a maid with her own place and only visits Grandma Pearl out of obligation. Every single man that has entered Faith's life, she believes wholeheartedly that he is "the one." Can it be that her true destiny has finally come?
Maybelline-by J D. Mason
A lot of times we as black women tend to push the people who love us the most aside. But, we do that because we're afraid of being hurt in the end. This is the case for Olivia Phillips. She's just fought a hard battle in her life and she's decided to go it alone, dismissing her long time boyfriend, Quinton. Wallowing in loneliness and self loathing, Olivia finds herself bonding with Maybelline, her talkative neighbor. Maybelline tells a great tale about everything not being as it seems.
Survival Instincts- by Sandra Kitt
Lynn is barren, divorced and one evening while leaving work late she's attacked. Luckily, Davis Manning, a passerby, helps. Lynn is able to return to work and take everything in stride with the belief that there is still some hope for her attackers. However, Davis can't seem to understand how she can act like that after what she's been through. Will Lynn be able to assist Davis?
HAVE A LITTLE FAITH is a compilation of great stories by great authors that come highly recommended by me. I was laughing, crying and even sharing one of these stories with the children in my Sunday school class. After you have read HAVE A LITTLE FAITH, I wonder if you can figure out which story it was. The title, HAVE A LITTLE FAITH is an excellent title because that is all we have, a little Faith!!!!!!
Signs of Light- by Jacqueline Thomas
Signs of Light tells the story of Lorna a middle age, bakery owner who is financially secure. She has always wanted to be married, settle down and raise a family. Very negative, Lorna passes judgment on people just by sight. Her bakery is near a public aid office for mothers with dependent children, but to look at most of the mothers, their nails are done, every single hair in place, with designer clothes. She can't understand why these women can't simply get a job. But, what she doesn't know is the entire story in most cases. Will an unanticipated situation revamp Lorna's reality?
Faith will Overcome-by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Raised by mean spirited Grandma Pearl, Faith found herself on a hunt for love in all of the wrong places. She isn't a bad person, just a confused young lady that has a semi reputation. With aspirations of working as a salon owner, Faith is employed as a maid with her own place and only visits Grandma Pearl out of obligation. Every single man that has entered Faith's life, she believes wholeheartedly that he is "the one." Can it be that her true destiny has finally come?
Maybelline-by J D. Mason
A lot of times we as black women tend to push the people who love us the most aside. But, we do that because we're afraid of being hurt in the end. This is the case for Olivia Phillips. She's just fought a hard battle in her life and she's decided to go it alone, dismissing her long time boyfriend, Quinton. Wallowing in loneliness and self loathing, Olivia finds herself bonding with Maybelline, her talkative neighbor. Maybelline tells a great tale about everything not being as it seems.
Survival Instincts- by Sandra Kitt
Lynn is barren, divorced and one evening while leaving work late she's attacked. Luckily, Davis Manning, a passerby, helps. Lynn is able to return to work and take everything in stride with the belief that there is still some hope for her attackers. However, Davis can't seem to understand how she can act like that after what she's been through. Will Lynn be able to assist Davis?
HAVE A LITTLE FAITH is a compilation of great stories by great authors that come highly recommended by me. I was laughing, crying and even sharing one of these stories with the children in my Sunday school class. After you have read HAVE A LITTLE FAITH, I wonder if you can figure out which story it was. The title, HAVE A LITTLE FAITH is an excellent title because that is all we have, a little Faith!!!!!!
July 23, 2013
All four authors did an excellent job in telling their short stories. I loved all four story lines. This is definitely a one day book IF you have the TIME! I don't have the extra time, so it took me a few days to read this (not by choice lol). If I had anything to do with it, I would have read it in one setting! :)
December 16, 2015
I really enjoyed reading the short stories my favorite would have to be about Olivia and Nate. Each one of the authors did a really good job at placing each character in a unpredictable situation and having faith in God to help guide them through their storm. I really look forward to reading more books from the authors.
July 6, 2012
This was a wonderful book we are not perfect because we are christians curse and do other things that are not pleasing to God but he forgives and thats we have his grace and mercy christians can also be very judgemental people...
March 5, 2010
What can I say...a collection of short stories by some of my favorite authors....
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December 8, 2014The book consist of four short stories. If you enjoy inspirational reads with a twist of romance, this is a good read
August 9, 2012
Great collaboration by powerhouse authors!
October 16, 2014
If you like christian fiction, this is a really good book to add to your shelf. It is humorous and uplifting. Shows faith from several sides. Realistic situations.
December 10, 2014
very enjoyable book. All authors were good.
December 30, 2015
I love it when I find a gem. Especially when it pulls you out of a reading slump. 4 well written stories and very interesting.
September 29, 2016
4 short stories that will make you question your faith - The women in each story is so real you'll feel like you know her or someone just like her.
I enjoyed reading them all very much
I enjoyed reading them all very much
May 12, 2015
Beautiful, Inspiring, Captivating Page-Turning Collections Of Short Stories!!! Excellent!!!
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