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A Choice to Yield
A Choice to Yield…A story of America’s social values when it comes to interracial dating. Angela is intrigued when she meets a handsome African American man. Her best friend persuades her to reject her desires and date men who resemble her father. Angela faces social pressures to accept change or make a decision to continue the journey of the unknown.
354 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
About the author
Lonz Cook
10 books11 followersLonz is from Augusta GA, a Marine Corps veteran, and former Adjunct Professor. He was also a Project Manager Professional and worked in multiple areas of technology.
He loves family, friends, scuba diving, and physical fitness.
His love of writing began at a youthful age. However, he never stepped out on faith until his first novel "Good Guys Finish Last." Though it's not his best work, it's a story most readers enjoy. His second book "A Choice to Yield" addresses continual social issues where love is blind. Yet again, the story attacks moral America. Subsequent books include "When Love Evolves, and Crossed Expectations" part of the Good Guys Series. "A Cyber Affair" online dating for Baby Boomers, and "A Loss Too Great" when your world crumbles before your eyes.
He loves family, friends, scuba diving, and physical fitness.
His love of writing began at a youthful age. However, he never stepped out on faith until his first novel "Good Guys Finish Last." Though it's not his best work, it's a story most readers enjoy. His second book "A Choice to Yield" addresses continual social issues where love is blind. Yet again, the story attacks moral America. Subsequent books include "When Love Evolves, and Crossed Expectations" part of the Good Guys Series. "A Cyber Affair" online dating for Baby Boomers, and "A Loss Too Great" when your world crumbles before your eyes.
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August 23, 2012
Mr. Cook did it again...GREAT book...This particular book was very close to home for me. As a Caucasian women who dates and has married African American men, I could relate to so much of what Angela was dealing with.I can honestly say, "been there, been through that". The issues were presented in a realistic way, not over the top as is the case in many books I've read that deal with the subject of interracial dating. Mr Cook has a way of making you feel as if you are in the locations and are friends with the characters. This book really could open your eyes on a lot of things, one being love knows no color! Angela found her true love, accepted it, and in the process gained and lost many other relationships. She has amazing friends, some not as accepting, that kept it real with her, with what they thought was her best interest. Mark, my favorite male character, by far is amazing, he helped her embrace the differences and actually educated her on many levels. I guess I need to hang out at coffee shops/book stores! Another GREAT READ, from Lonz Cook, with characters you don't want to say good-bye to!
May 14, 2012
A Choice to Yield was the second book I read from Lonz Cook, it illustrates how the fear expresses itself. It's fascinating to read characters who are afraid of changing the world they know as safe and how they demonstrate the fear to uncertainty and to lose the world they know as safe. There's a Black President in the White House and still the society shows this kind of behaviors, it's simply unbelievable. Just a lesson of how much we need to educate on this subject.
The situations, words and reactions shown in this book really impressed me. This book shows a reality that some people haven't had the chance to experience personally. This is a close approach to interracial relationships. Excellent read. Makes me wonder how would anyone in his/her right mind would still like to be in an interracial relationship where there are so many challenges outside the couple to face. Thanks for addressing this social issue Lonz, the more the people know what's all about, the more you'll contribute to make a change.
The situations, words and reactions shown in this book really impressed me. This book shows a reality that some people haven't had the chance to experience personally. This is a close approach to interracial relationships. Excellent read. Makes me wonder how would anyone in his/her right mind would still like to be in an interracial relationship where there are so many challenges outside the couple to face. Thanks for addressing this social issue Lonz, the more the people know what's all about, the more you'll contribute to make a change.
September 28, 2009
I wish that I could purchase enormous quantities and place in the hands of many people. It represents many of us who have gone through the trials and retribution of crossing the line and dating interracially. It debunks all of the classic stereotypes that many perceive when one embarks on such a journey. Laurence Cook truly hits cords that many will think but rarely speak of, he could open the eyes of many if they were to open the pages.
September 6, 2012
Interesting...
What works well is the hook thrown in at the beginning that will entice readers to want to know how the relationship between Mark and Angela develops and grows.
Might be interested in reading newer work by this author.
What works well is the hook thrown in at the beginning that will entice readers to want to know how the relationship between Mark and Angela develops and grows.
Might be interested in reading newer work by this author.
October 3, 2012
Great read, couldn't put it down...thought provoking, entertaining, made me want a sequel ...love this book...very well written...author has great insight....
July 17, 2013
This is the first novel of Mr. Cook's that I've had the pleasure of reading. I knew within the first couple of pages that I liked his writing style. It started out getting the reader's attention and holding it throughout his/her entire reading experience. One thing I really appreciated was the way he gradually introdued his characters. They were very life like and easy to identify with. He added them a couple at a time so as not to overwhelm the reader. He gave his readers a chance to get to know them individually...their personalities, their character traits, how they related to the other characters, and how they all contributed to the overall story until it evolved into a well-thought-out, well-written, totally enjoyable reading experience, which read fluently from start to finish.
Any relationship requires work, but A Choice to Yield vividly portrays how much more work and determination are involved in developing and then maitaining an interracial relationship. This book is an eye opener for me as I am involved in an interracial relationship. I was blessed to be able to read A Choice to Yield, thereby getting an idea of the barriers we may face as we meet each others' family and friends. A Choice to Yield has very life-like characters who the reader can identify with. Mr. Cook writes in such a way that the reader can actually put himself/herself in the characters' places and actually experience what they are experiencing.
God has given Mr. Cook a flare for writing, being able to attract and hold the reader's attention as well as getting a much-needed, different perspective on interracial relationships than what the majority of the general public has developed. Thank you, Lonz, for the thoroughly enjoyable, thought-provoking novel you have provided to your readers. The only suggestion I would make is that, if possible, you seriously consider writing a sequel in the near future!
Any relationship requires work, but A Choice to Yield vividly portrays how much more work and determination are involved in developing and then maitaining an interracial relationship. This book is an eye opener for me as I am involved in an interracial relationship. I was blessed to be able to read A Choice to Yield, thereby getting an idea of the barriers we may face as we meet each others' family and friends. A Choice to Yield has very life-like characters who the reader can identify with. Mr. Cook writes in such a way that the reader can actually put himself/herself in the characters' places and actually experience what they are experiencing.
God has given Mr. Cook a flare for writing, being able to attract and hold the reader's attention as well as getting a much-needed, different perspective on interracial relationships than what the majority of the general public has developed. Thank you, Lonz, for the thoroughly enjoyable, thought-provoking novel you have provided to your readers. The only suggestion I would make is that, if possible, you seriously consider writing a sequel in the near future!
October 17, 2012
What a story of love, affection, transition, and social misconceptions. I wrote this book so people get exposure to what it's like to decide to love against the grain.
In this story, I show how opinions are influential, reveal how friends help transition, and how social ills go beyond idioms, and reveal truth that people often overlook. I present a story that readers envision being on the big screen. It grabs your emotions and takes them on a roller coaster ride throughout the story. You'll laugh, cry, anger, and love while you read A Choice to Yield.
Angela and Mark are people you know, observed in their quest, and supported to make love their greatest achievement.
All venues and events are actual in this novel.
In this story, I show how opinions are influential, reveal how friends help transition, and how social ills go beyond idioms, and reveal truth that people often overlook. I present a story that readers envision being on the big screen. It grabs your emotions and takes them on a roller coaster ride throughout the story. You'll laugh, cry, anger, and love while you read A Choice to Yield.
Angela and Mark are people you know, observed in their quest, and supported to make love their greatest achievement.
All venues and events are actual in this novel.
February 23, 2024
I couldn’t get past the second chapter. Poor sentence structure and grammatical errors aside, this book is highly unrealistic. The supposed conversation between the two main characters feels so stilted and forced. People don’t really speak to one another like that. I was literally laughing at loud at parts that were intended to be very serious. I thumbed through the rest of the book, and it didn’t look like it would improve, so I moved on.
A quote from the first few chapters that shows the unrealistic dialogue:
“Oh, a man of color; you mean black?"
"Yes, he's a black man."
"Oh, oh my dear poor woman, you can't."
"Why the concern? Is it bad?"
"Oh, it's bad, have you heard what kind of men they are?"
"Yes, I've heard it all. I heard about the smell black people have, the bad behavior, the lack of respect for women, the lack of respect for authority, and how they can't communicate with the general public because of their Ebonics language. Yes, it's why my meeting him was so astonishing.
I met one who relates to me and understands much more than the stereotype."
Another quote that shows the types of errors found throughout the book:
“I don't think I like jazz. I mean I've heard it but its nothing I thought of actually listening too."
A quote from the first few chapters that shows the unrealistic dialogue:
“Oh, a man of color; you mean black?"
"Yes, he's a black man."
"Oh, oh my dear poor woman, you can't."
"Why the concern? Is it bad?"
"Oh, it's bad, have you heard what kind of men they are?"
"Yes, I've heard it all. I heard about the smell black people have, the bad behavior, the lack of respect for women, the lack of respect for authority, and how they can't communicate with the general public because of their Ebonics language. Yes, it's why my meeting him was so astonishing.
I met one who relates to me and understands much more than the stereotype."
Another quote that shows the types of errors found throughout the book:
“I don't think I like jazz. I mean I've heard it but its nothing I thought of actually listening too."
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 30, 2022
Love is Colorblind
I found it very informative about how some people let others influence their decisions about who they should be with. I enjoyed this book because it showed the racial ignorance did not win out over true love.
I found it very informative about how some people let others influence their decisions about who they should be with. I enjoyed this book because it showed the racial ignorance did not win out over true love.
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