All I Need [Paperback]

Jacquie Bamberg Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 10, 2001

Discover the Power of Friendship and Sisterly Love!

In their mid-thirties, Randi, Umi and Michelle's friendship has lasted since high school, in spite of their very different personalitites. There is no doubt that these women share sister-soul ties, but when a heated argument erupts within the trio, can their friendship stand the harsh words and bitter insults that are flung during the intense verbal brawl? Once these women discover it's the people closest to you that can and will hurt you the most, they must each examine the validity of their frienship and make a choice whether to forgive or forget.

Editorial Reviews

Review

In the face of life, love and tragedy, "All I Need" will teach you the true meaning of friendship. -- Nancy Flowers Wilson, author of "A Fool's Paradise"

About the Author

Jacquie Bamberg Moore's love for the written word began at a very early age. Her earliest memory of receiving praise for her writing was in the fourth grade. She wrote a short story entitled, "My Thanksgiving Vacation," a vivid tale about a family chasing a frightened turkey through their home. That was the first of many writings she would receive recognition.

Jacquie is a member of Liberty Temple Universal Church of Christ located in East Orange, New Jersey under the pastorate of Bishop Robert C. Jiggetts. She stands firm in her faith and is a strong believer that with God all things are possible. She is also a member of Go On Girl Book Club, Black Women in Publishing and Professional Women of Color.

Her favorite authors include: Eric Jerome Dickey, E. Lynn Harris, Bebe Moore Campbell, Sandra Kitt, Bernice L. McFadden.

Jacquie Bamberg Moore is currently a resident of Brooklyn, New York, where she lives with her husband, Dave and their daughter, Irene.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Reading Time Pub (August 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971192405
• ISBN-13: 978-0971192409
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,594,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sensational Astounding Read, February 17, 2002

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SisterDivas.org "Tonya Howard" (Shon Bacon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All I Need (Paperback)

"All I Need," is a wonderfully written novel. Michelle, Randi and Umi are three long-time friends, who have built a strong sister based relationship. These three women are very different and unique in themselves, but they share in their love for one another. Michelle is a housewife and who has spent years wrapped into being a wife and mother. Michelle starts looking at her friends lives and begin feeling emptiness inside, when suddenly a horrifying incident strikes and changes her life instantly. Randi who is a researcher for a major newspaper gets wrapped up in raging hormones, which backfires on her. Umi has an advertisement career and she feels high in the clouds. Umi only wanting an elite prestigious man, soon finds out that a man with money doesn't always bring happiness.

Jacquie is definitely on my list of great storytellers. This novel will have you laughing and crying, oooohing and awwwhing, happy and even outraged. The characterization is so vivid, you feel as though you know each one of them. You will feel their pain and share in their happiness as you walk through their lives with them. I suggest everyone pick up a copy of this wonderful novel. With writing skills like this and the ability to grab her audience at the very beginning and hold them so until the end, Jacquie Bamberg Moore will be in the Literary Arena for a long time to come.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fabulous!, April 3, 2002

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"lady_godiva_book_club" (Atlanta Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All I Need (Paperback)

If true friendship is valuable to you, read this book! You will not only relate, but I'm pretty sure you will identify with one of the characters. It takes you on a drama filled journey of three sister friends who are unique in their lifestyles, personalities, and principles. While Umi, an educated business diva struggles with balancing her business matters and personal affairs, Randi, the can't say no to sex diva, gets herself into some hot water trying to juggle her multiple male relationships. On the other hand, Michelle the educated, stay at home diva has the privilege of making sure the home front is comfy for her husband and daughter, not knowing that her life is about to take a major turn.   
In the midst of managing their own life drama's, their friendship will not only be tested, but pushed to a new level.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting, Intriguing, and Entertaining, December 6, 2001

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Zane "NY Times Bestselling Author" (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All I Need (Paperback)

Jacquie Bamber Moore has hit the ground running with a debut novel that will have you up until the wee hours of the morning trying to find out what happens next. Randi, Umi, and Michelle are best friends that deal with their share of ups and downs but somehow manage to still love and appreciate one another. The book is full of situations that will make one contemplate what they would do if it happened to them. All I Need is definitely worth the read.