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My Life Is A Movie
Kayla Brown is living the classic struggle for acceptance and respect at the crossroads of her the upcoming senior spring dance, graduation, and a new love in her life that everyone seems to dislike. Her circle of friends include Tamika, clearly her opposite in every conceivable way, and Donovan, Tilden High School's star athlete as well as Tamika's boyfriend. Kayla's journey as she encounters dating, family drama, and tragedy clearly demonstrate how choices dramatically impact one's immediate future and the lives of those around them. She also believes the world revolves around her and very much like a critically-acclaimed movie, everyone should be paying attention to her every move! The overall theme of the book strategically shifts from playful to cautionary with each passing page. As in real life, Kayla, Tamika, and Donovan are engrossed in drama, danger, and at times, misfortune. Decisions are ultimately made, and as result, repercussions are inevitable. More importantly, see how each central character deals with their individual misfortune and the unexpected in their own unique way.
276 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
About the author
David L.
24 books9 followersDavid L., author and publisher, holds a Bachelors Degree in Communications and Human Relations and a Masters Degree in Social Work with a concentration in clinical administration.
His first release entitled “Over Your Dead Body” is set in present-day New York, written in character-specific dialogue. His novel stands alone in two ways: First, it provides a passionate backdrop of just how fragile an institution like marriage can be. Secondly, it clearly reveals that there is indeed – a thin line between love and hate.
His second release entitled “Chalk Outline Confessions” is a serial killer non-stop thriller which cleverly details just how far a woman will go in which she has been scorned by her deceased and double-crossing spouse.
His third release entitled “My Life Is A Movie” chronicles a high school senior getting ready to graduate, doing her best to avoid all of the customary and ritualistic pitfalls that often plague that age range. Every parent, care provider andconcerned adult should purchase this for that special young person in their life.
His fourth and most recent release, “Represent” captures the realism of the streets and family values and answers that age old question: when is it alright to turn your back on those that raised you? Two brothers, one living the life of the streets, and the other, a path of academics come to a crossroads when older sibling receives a life sentence for his role in the murder of one of his peers. What does younger brother do? Continue on with his life of positivity? Or seek revenge for his brother on those that set him up in the first place?
David L. has authored several published articles relating to race relations; "How To" articles in becoming a self-published author. David L. is also very active in his community and participates in public speaking engagements with various schools and foster care agencies."
His first release entitled “Over Your Dead Body” is set in present-day New York, written in character-specific dialogue. His novel stands alone in two ways: First, it provides a passionate backdrop of just how fragile an institution like marriage can be. Secondly, it clearly reveals that there is indeed – a thin line between love and hate.
His second release entitled “Chalk Outline Confessions” is a serial killer non-stop thriller which cleverly details just how far a woman will go in which she has been scorned by her deceased and double-crossing spouse.
His third release entitled “My Life Is A Movie” chronicles a high school senior getting ready to graduate, doing her best to avoid all of the customary and ritualistic pitfalls that often plague that age range. Every parent, care provider andconcerned adult should purchase this for that special young person in their life.
His fourth and most recent release, “Represent” captures the realism of the streets and family values and answers that age old question: when is it alright to turn your back on those that raised you? Two brothers, one living the life of the streets, and the other, a path of academics come to a crossroads when older sibling receives a life sentence for his role in the murder of one of his peers. What does younger brother do? Continue on with his life of positivity? Or seek revenge for his brother on those that set him up in the first place?
David L. has authored several published articles relating to race relations; "How To" articles in becoming a self-published author. David L. is also very active in his community and participates in public speaking engagements with various schools and foster care agencies."
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August 10, 2009
Choices we make shape us!
I was pleasantly surprised with this novel. I was thrust right into the story line and brought back to my youth remembering how hard peer-pressure was growing up. How it seemed double hard being a female trying to find my way in the world. I am sure all can relate to this coming of age novel and will be reminiscing about some of the situations they par took in as a youth. I think that author David L. had all the emotions of the female characters down to a tee. While I only have daughters, I imagine that what the males go though is precisely conveyed also.
Kayla Brown is the main character and we follow her as she deals with day-to-day struggles with school, boyfriends, and family issues. Kayla believes the sun rises and sets on her. The decisions she makes affects not only her but also those around her.
Tamika is Kayla’s best friend. She has her head on straight and a plan for her life. Tamika is the voice of reason for Kayla. These two are thick as thieves and different in every way imaginable but their bond is solid.
Donavon is the star football player and boyfriend of Tamika. Donavon has a plan and the plan includes going pro after college and marrying Tamika. The females love that Donovan is a star football player. See how Donavon and Tamika deal with his rising stardom.
As I read this, I was hoping that every teenager could get a hold of this book. I could not help thinking about the old saying my mother used to say to me “A hard a** make for a soft behind”. The lessons in this book are those we all learned growing up. The choices we make will affect us for the rest of lives. As teenagers, we all reached a point where we thought we were grown and that is the point that these kids are in this book. We follow along and see how their choices play out. I look forward to reading more from this talented author in the near future.
SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc
5 star rating
I was pleasantly surprised with this novel. I was thrust right into the story line and brought back to my youth remembering how hard peer-pressure was growing up. How it seemed double hard being a female trying to find my way in the world. I am sure all can relate to this coming of age novel and will be reminiscing about some of the situations they par took in as a youth. I think that author David L. had all the emotions of the female characters down to a tee. While I only have daughters, I imagine that what the males go though is precisely conveyed also.
Kayla Brown is the main character and we follow her as she deals with day-to-day struggles with school, boyfriends, and family issues. Kayla believes the sun rises and sets on her. The decisions she makes affects not only her but also those around her.
Tamika is Kayla’s best friend. She has her head on straight and a plan for her life. Tamika is the voice of reason for Kayla. These two are thick as thieves and different in every way imaginable but their bond is solid.
Donavon is the star football player and boyfriend of Tamika. Donavon has a plan and the plan includes going pro after college and marrying Tamika. The females love that Donovan is a star football player. See how Donavon and Tamika deal with his rising stardom.
As I read this, I was hoping that every teenager could get a hold of this book. I could not help thinking about the old saying my mother used to say to me “A hard a** make for a soft behind”. The lessons in this book are those we all learned growing up. The choices we make will affect us for the rest of lives. As teenagers, we all reached a point where we thought we were grown and that is the point that these kids are in this book. We follow along and see how their choices play out. I look forward to reading more from this talented author in the near future.
SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc
5 star rating
November 18, 2013
I enjoyed reading this book. I'm promised that I will reading one of David L.'s books. I choose to read My Life is a Movie. The main character is Kayla Brown. My Life is a movie is dealing with emotion, youth, struggling, rape, self-esteem, and peer pressure. This is my first time to reading from David L.
This book is hard for me to read because there is something wrong with Kayla.
Likes:
I like the concept and vibe in this book. David L did a good job. Tamika, Donovan and Arden are good friend to Kayla.
Dislikes:
Kayla Brown is a good young and intelligent woman but she decides to choose the opposite direction and choice the wrong men in her life. She is struggling in school and her family. Ellis is not good man to her because he is disrespected to Kayla Brown. Dickie is wrong for shooting at Donovan because over the dice game.
Sorry:
I'm sorry to hear about what's happen to Donovan and Kayla.
So far, this book is really good to rear. David L. takes his to writing in this book. I choose 10.5 stars because this author and book deserve 10.5 starts. It's really sad and emotion because Donovon doesn't deserve to get shot over the dumb dice games. I'm looking forward to read another book from this author.
Good Job:
Sandra
This book is hard for me to read because there is something wrong with Kayla.
Likes:
I like the concept and vibe in this book. David L did a good job. Tamika, Donovan and Arden are good friend to Kayla.
Dislikes:
Kayla Brown is a good young and intelligent woman but she decides to choose the opposite direction and choice the wrong men in her life. She is struggling in school and her family. Ellis is not good man to her because he is disrespected to Kayla Brown. Dickie is wrong for shooting at Donovan because over the dice game.
Sorry:
I'm sorry to hear about what's happen to Donovan and Kayla.
So far, this book is really good to rear. David L. takes his to writing in this book. I choose 10.5 stars because this author and book deserve 10.5 starts. It's really sad and emotion because Donovon doesn't deserve to get shot over the dumb dice games. I'm looking forward to read another book from this author.
Good Job:
Sandra
June 1, 2016
Ok
This was an OK read. It was predictable. I expected a but more though. It's as if the writer just got bored and dropped the open. And we never !earned who killed Marsha. The 80's..them were some times.
This was an OK read. It was predictable. I expected a but more though. It's as if the writer just got bored and dropped the open. And we never !earned who killed Marsha. The 80's..them were some times.
June 18, 2012
Enjoyed it. But ole girl was just as annoying as they came. Just dense and self centered.
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