Author: Keith Lee Johnson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1593090390
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
In this gritty and suspenseful family drama from celebrated storyteller Keith Lee Johnson, three brothers find their professional and romantic lives veering out of control and heading toward a shattering conclusion. Brothers Jericho, Sterling, and William Wise may be bonded by blood, but life has dealt them very different hands. Jericho is a drug and munitions dealer, the leader of an elite group of former military personnel. Sterling is an attorney who finds himself fired from his prestigious San Francisco law firm on the same day he's expecting a verdict on a nationally televised case that was supposed to make his career. And William, a widowed psychologist and the youngest Wise brother, has spent the past five years alone but is finally imagining what it might be like to love again. Only trouble is, Terry Moretti, the woman he's dating, is white, and she can't seem to understand the societal and familial taboos that keep William from getting too closely involved. Jericho has a whole other dilemma to deal with—one that could see him ending up in jail for a very long time. Meanwhile, Sterling's luck seems to turn around when he meets a mysterious woman who offers him the world, but in return, he would need to comply with her racial prejudices—is he willing to pay her price? Keith Lee Johnson's twisting, riveting plot and crackling dialogue will captivate the reader from page one, and the extraordinary Wise Brothers’ choices will lead them inexorably toward a stunning and unforgettable climax.
Fate's Redemption
Author: Keith Lee Johnson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1593090390
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
In this gritty and suspenseful family drama from celebrated storyteller Keith Lee Johnson, three brothers find their professional and romantic lives veering out of control and heading toward a shattering conclusion. Brothers Jericho, Sterling, and William Wise may be bonded by blood, but life has dealt them very different hands. Jericho is a drug and munitions dealer, the leader of an elite group of former military personnel. Sterling is an attorney who finds himself fired from his prestigious San Francisco law firm on the same day he's expecting a verdict on a nationally televised case that was supposed to make his career. And William, a widowed psychologist and the youngest Wise brother, has spent the past five years alone but is finally imagining what it might be like to love again. Only trouble is, Terry Moretti, the woman he's dating, is white, and she can't seem to understand the societal and familial taboos that keep William from getting too closely involved. Jericho has a whole other dilemma to deal with—one that could see him ending up in jail for a very long time. Meanwhile, Sterling's luck seems to turn around when he meets a mysterious woman who offers him the world, but in return, he would need to comply with her racial prejudices—is he willing to pay her price? Keith Lee Johnson's twisting, riveting plot and crackling dialogue will captivate the reader from page one, and the extraordinary Wise Brothers’ choices will lead them inexorably toward a stunning and unforgettable climax.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1593090390
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
In this gritty and suspenseful family drama from celebrated storyteller Keith Lee Johnson, three brothers find their professional and romantic lives veering out of control and heading toward a shattering conclusion. Brothers Jericho, Sterling, and William Wise may be bonded by blood, but life has dealt them very different hands. Jericho is a drug and munitions dealer, the leader of an elite group of former military personnel. Sterling is an attorney who finds himself fired from his prestigious San Francisco law firm on the same day he's expecting a verdict on a nationally televised case that was supposed to make his career. And William, a widowed psychologist and the youngest Wise brother, has spent the past five years alone but is finally imagining what it might be like to love again. Only trouble is, Terry Moretti, the woman he's dating, is white, and she can't seem to understand the societal and familial taboos that keep William from getting too closely involved. Jericho has a whole other dilemma to deal with—one that could see him ending up in jail for a very long time. Meanwhile, Sterling's luck seems to turn around when he meets a mysterious woman who offers him the world, but in return, he would need to comply with her racial prejudices—is he willing to pay her price? Keith Lee Johnson's twisting, riveting plot and crackling dialogue will captivate the reader from page one, and the extraordinary Wise Brothers’ choices will lead them inexorably toward a stunning and unforgettable climax.
Johnnie's War Diary
Author: Franklin Cummings
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Race: My Story & Humanity's Bottom Line
Author: Lauren Joichin Nile
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491703091
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Lauren Joichin Nile introduces what she believes is humanity’s racial bottom line with a compelling account of her personal experiences growing up in 1950’s and 60’s segregated New Orleans. In so doing, she posits what she believes is humanity’s universal racial story. Lauren explains how starting out from Southern Africa, fully formed human beings, over thousands of years, walked out of Africa, populated the entire rest of Planet Earth, and over 2,000 generations, physically adapted to their new environments, gradually taking on the appearance of the many races of modern-day humanity, making all of us literally one, biologically-related human family. She then provides an abbreviated account of some of the most significant events of humanity’s racial history and an explanation of how that history has affected the American racial present. She also analyzes a number of controversial topics, including whether there are truly superior and inferior races. Finally, Lauren shares what she believes are the specific actions that humanity must take in order to heal from our wretched racial past, realize that across the planet, we all truly can love one another and as a species, walk into a wiser, more empathetic, compassionate human future. Lauren Joichin Nile is an author, keynote speaker, trainer and licensed attorney who specializes in assisting organizations in increasing their emotional intelligence, compassion, and productivity. The goal of her work with organizations is to help create environments in which understanding and kindness are valued and as a result, every person is equally welcomed and uniformly appreciated irrespective of all demographic differences. The goal of Lauren’s speaking and training in the greater society, is to help the human species grow in both wisdom and compassion.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491703091
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Lauren Joichin Nile introduces what she believes is humanity’s racial bottom line with a compelling account of her personal experiences growing up in 1950’s and 60’s segregated New Orleans. In so doing, she posits what she believes is humanity’s universal racial story. Lauren explains how starting out from Southern Africa, fully formed human beings, over thousands of years, walked out of Africa, populated the entire rest of Planet Earth, and over 2,000 generations, physically adapted to their new environments, gradually taking on the appearance of the many races of modern-day humanity, making all of us literally one, biologically-related human family. She then provides an abbreviated account of some of the most significant events of humanity’s racial history and an explanation of how that history has affected the American racial present. She also analyzes a number of controversial topics, including whether there are truly superior and inferior races. Finally, Lauren shares what she believes are the specific actions that humanity must take in order to heal from our wretched racial past, realize that across the planet, we all truly can love one another and as a species, walk into a wiser, more empathetic, compassionate human future. Lauren Joichin Nile is an author, keynote speaker, trainer and licensed attorney who specializes in assisting organizations in increasing their emotional intelligence, compassion, and productivity. The goal of her work with organizations is to help create environments in which understanding and kindness are valued and as a result, every person is equally welcomed and uniformly appreciated irrespective of all demographic differences. The goal of Lauren’s speaking and training in the greater society, is to help the human species grow in both wisdom and compassion.
The Soul of the Bishop
Author: John Strange Winter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Armed and Dangerous
Author: William Queen
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345505980
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
As an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, William Queen must tackle a number of challenging cases. In the winter of 1985, he faces his toughest mission to date: He must apprehend Mark Stephens, a notorious narcotics trafficker who has been terrorizing the communities around Los Angeles with frequent rampages involving machine guns and hand grenades. A recluse living in the treacherous backwoods outside the city, Stephens is a wily survivalist. Nobody has been able to catch him, but Queen is determined to take him down. Queen’s unique expertise is not taught in any police academy or ATF training seminar–he honed his outdoorsman abilities as a kid. He is adept at hunting and trapping and living for weeks in the wild. Queen will use these skills–along with surveillance, confidential informants, and intelligence gathering–as he doggedly tracks his dangerous quarry, a chase that culminates in a gripping showdown high in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345505980
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
As an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, William Queen must tackle a number of challenging cases. In the winter of 1985, he faces his toughest mission to date: He must apprehend Mark Stephens, a notorious narcotics trafficker who has been terrorizing the communities around Los Angeles with frequent rampages involving machine guns and hand grenades. A recluse living in the treacherous backwoods outside the city, Stephens is a wily survivalist. Nobody has been able to catch him, but Queen is determined to take him down. Queen’s unique expertise is not taught in any police academy or ATF training seminar–he honed his outdoorsman abilities as a kid. He is adept at hunting and trapping and living for weeks in the wild. Queen will use these skills–along with surveillance, confidential informants, and intelligence gathering–as he doggedly tracks his dangerous quarry, a chase that culminates in a gripping showdown high in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Dreamgirl and Supreme Faith
Author: Mary Wilson
Publisher: Cooper Square Press
ISBN: 1461660947
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
More than 40 years ago, three girls from the Detroit projects made the world 'Stop!' and take notice of their fresh harmonies and classy style. Cultivated by the Motown star machine, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Florence Ballard popped onto the charts with hits like "Baby Love" and "Where Did Our Love Go" and made the Supremes not only a household name, but rock and roll legends. The story of their journey to fame is one that fairy tales are made of—complete with battles, tragedies, and triumphs. It's a story that only one of the founders of this talented trio is able or willing to share with the world. In Dreamgirls & Supreme Faith: My Life as a Supreme, Supremes' co-founder Mary Wilson boldly brings to life all the intimate details of the group's struggle to top the charts. This is the first book to tell the complete story of Mary's courageous life from childhood through the height of the Supremes, to the turn of the century. This beautiful paperback edition combines the best-selling Dreamgirls with the sequel, Supreme Faith: Someday We'll Be Together, for the first time in one volume. The new afterword brings Mary's intriguing story up to date with details on. . . · The tragic car accident that claimed her son's life · The death of her mother, Johnnie Mae, and her dear friend, Mary Wells · Becoming a grandmother · Making her peace with Berry Gordy and Diana Ross · Being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame The Supremes wonderful music isn't the only thing to remain in the public's mind. Diana Ross' push for dominance in the trio has become legendary. Mary Wilson speaks candidly about Ross' tactics to latch onto Berry Gordy, and force her will on the group's activities. For example, while on the early tours, Diana would threaten to call Gordy from the road if the men on the bus didn't behave to her approval. She also openly pushed for Flo's removal from the group. Wilson also openly shares her thoughts on . . .The group's never-ending b
Publisher: Cooper Square Press
ISBN: 1461660947
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
More than 40 years ago, three girls from the Detroit projects made the world 'Stop!' and take notice of their fresh harmonies and classy style. Cultivated by the Motown star machine, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Florence Ballard popped onto the charts with hits like "Baby Love" and "Where Did Our Love Go" and made the Supremes not only a household name, but rock and roll legends. The story of their journey to fame is one that fairy tales are made of—complete with battles, tragedies, and triumphs. It's a story that only one of the founders of this talented trio is able or willing to share with the world. In Dreamgirls & Supreme Faith: My Life as a Supreme, Supremes' co-founder Mary Wilson boldly brings to life all the intimate details of the group's struggle to top the charts. This is the first book to tell the complete story of Mary's courageous life from childhood through the height of the Supremes, to the turn of the century. This beautiful paperback edition combines the best-selling Dreamgirls with the sequel, Supreme Faith: Someday We'll Be Together, for the first time in one volume. The new afterword brings Mary's intriguing story up to date with details on. . . · The tragic car accident that claimed her son's life · The death of her mother, Johnnie Mae, and her dear friend, Mary Wells · Becoming a grandmother · Making her peace with Berry Gordy and Diana Ross · Being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame The Supremes wonderful music isn't the only thing to remain in the public's mind. Diana Ross' push for dominance in the trio has become legendary. Mary Wilson speaks candidly about Ross' tactics to latch onto Berry Gordy, and force her will on the group's activities. For example, while on the early tours, Diana would threaten to call Gordy from the road if the men on the bus didn't behave to her approval. She also openly pushed for Flo's removal from the group. Wilson also openly shares her thoughts on . . .The group's never-ending b
mr. koe
Author: Donald C. Brewer
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
ISBN: 1646208935
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Mr. Koe. This sometimes humorous yet important short fictional story written in an unorthodox format just to add flavor, that everyone with kids, every adult, every young person, and everyone planning on having kids must read. It tells the plight of Kotero Harris. It reflects on Kotero’s goofy teenage high school days and his experience growing up in the hood in Chicago. Kotero’s story involves love, bullying and how that reflects on his relationships with the opposite sex. It deals with betrayal and how he deals with the demons that try to take over his soul. throughout the story it gets involved with the conception of his seven illegitimate offspring. It ultimately ends up with the spirit of his deceased mother coming back to enlighten him to the true meaning of life, love and what God expects from us and what we should expect from God. This short story puts you in the mind of urban classics like Cooley High, Boyz n the Hood and Juice all rolled up into one, infused with the most believable spiritual encounter you have ever had in your entire life.
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
ISBN: 1646208935
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Mr. Koe. This sometimes humorous yet important short fictional story written in an unorthodox format just to add flavor, that everyone with kids, every adult, every young person, and everyone planning on having kids must read. It tells the plight of Kotero Harris. It reflects on Kotero’s goofy teenage high school days and his experience growing up in the hood in Chicago. Kotero’s story involves love, bullying and how that reflects on his relationships with the opposite sex. It deals with betrayal and how he deals with the demons that try to take over his soul. throughout the story it gets involved with the conception of his seven illegitimate offspring. It ultimately ends up with the spirit of his deceased mother coming back to enlighten him to the true meaning of life, love and what God expects from us and what we should expect from God. This short story puts you in the mind of urban classics like Cooley High, Boyz n the Hood and Juice all rolled up into one, infused with the most believable spiritual encounter you have ever had in your entire life.
Uncle Paul
Author: Celia Fremlin
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486816214
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Fifteen years ago Uncle Paul's wife, Mildred, exposed him as a murderer. Now Mildred's seaside holiday forms the scene for a tense drama of suspicion, betrayal, and revenge.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486816214
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Fifteen years ago Uncle Paul's wife, Mildred, exposed him as a murderer. Now Mildred's seaside holiday forms the scene for a tense drama of suspicion, betrayal, and revenge.
So Shall It Be
Author: Sonica Jackson
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595507409
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
So Shall It Be is part two of the story about Chanelle, Reggie, Desiree and Charles. With Rayshawn back in her life, Chanelle's love life seems to be on track. However, when it comes to her sister, Chanelle soon realizes that family members can treat you worse than enemies. Reggie still thinks that he's God's gift to women but he meets a woman named Vivian who gives him a taste of his own medicine and he gets caught up in some mess that he didn't see coming. Desiree is madly in love with Silas but when he pops the question, she realizes that she needs to tell him her secret but she's not sure how he will take it. A devastating event happens in Charles' life that makes him realize that he has to turn his life around for the sake of his son, Darius.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595507409
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
So Shall It Be is part two of the story about Chanelle, Reggie, Desiree and Charles. With Rayshawn back in her life, Chanelle's love life seems to be on track. However, when it comes to her sister, Chanelle soon realizes that family members can treat you worse than enemies. Reggie still thinks that he's God's gift to women but he meets a woman named Vivian who gives him a taste of his own medicine and he gets caught up in some mess that he didn't see coming. Desiree is madly in love with Silas but when he pops the question, she realizes that she needs to tell him her secret but she's not sure how he will take it. A devastating event happens in Charles' life that makes him realize that he has to turn his life around for the sake of his son, Darius.
Fifty Years of the Port Adelaide Institute, Incorporated
Author: F. E. Meleng
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description