Chyna Black (Triple Crown Publications Presents) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "All my drama began when I was fifteen, that's the year that I came out of my shell and broke loose..." (more)
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Product Description

There was a time when I didnÂ’t care about anybody, not even myself. Oh, and who am I? IÂ’m Chyna, Chyna Danea Black to be more exact. IÂ’m here to tell you my story, but for you to fully understand me, you have to understand my past. You see, IÂ’m every black girl growing up in the hood, and like most, I got caught up in the life. Some things I didnÂ’t see coming. Other things were self-inflicted. I donÂ’t regret my path in life but I could have taken a different one. So, for all the young girls growing up in the hood, let me take you back to how I grew up.

Here is the Life & Times of me, Chyna Black.

About the Author

Though it maybe true, "ThereÂ’s nothing new under the sun", nobody can quite write a story like Keisha Ervin. Keisha has taken the literary world by storm and has breathed new life into the urban fiction market.

Growing up, Keisha received numerous accolades and awards for her writing skills, has been honing her skills and practicing her art since childhood. However, by the time she reached her turbulent adolescent years, fate interceded, altering her childhood dreams. At the ripe old age of 18 yrs old, Keisha became a casualty of teen pregnancy. Her literary career would be a dream deferred. Refusing to become a victim of circumstance, Keisha was forced to buckle down and re-analyze the direction of her life. Accepting motherhood as a blessing in disguise rather than a curse, she was forced to mature. Realizing she had another life depending on her for survival, Keisha cleaned up her act, severing her street ties and making the successful transition to motherhood and author.

Hailing from the Midwest, St. Louis, MO to be exact, Keisha Ervin is determined to bring more long deserved recognition to her birthplace just as rappers Nelly, The St. Lunatics and Chingy have done.

Product Details

• Paperback: 259 pages
• Publisher: Triple Crown Publications (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976234912
• ISBN-13: 978-0976234913
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #200,485 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lessons in Life, February 27, 2005

By	Bookpages - See all my reviews

It was a good book based on an autobiography. There are messeges of hope and encouragement for those who are drawn into the game - there is a way out. Chyna was special and blessed with determination, despite the mine fields that were in her path. She matured through and by her circumstances; and was able to keep her head above water as she waded through waters in her latter teen years. I enjoyed the book and think other readers will also.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Is On Fire!!!!!!, May 12, 2005

By	Book 'Em Danno - See all my reviews

Ms. Keisha Ervin, just do your thing girl! I think that Chyna Black was a very good read. Even though I liked Ms. Ervin's debut novel, you can tell that she has improved with this book. We may as well give her the crown on these urban relationship stories.

Chyna Black's characters are well developed with dialogue and action that is entertaining to read. I like the fact that Ms. Ervin's books point out that in many cases the reason a lot of women end up in drama filled relationships is because of absentee fathers. Many young women don't have the example of how a relationship is supposed to work. The main character Chyna was on the right track at one point. She got into some things but nothing too bad. She went to school and kept her grades up. But Chyna's father was not in the picture and when she starts to have major problems with her mother she feels she has no choice but to move in with her boyfriend Tyreik. Tyreik draws her in with money, a false sense of independence, and so called love. Chyna loses her sense of self, drops out of school, and thinks that shopping is what life is about. Little does she know that because something looks good to you it may not be good for you. The drama begins and you will not want to put this book down.

I could have done without the last few chapters. I liked how Chyna's situation turned out for the best after all that happens to her, I just could have done without Ms. Ervin's semi-autobiographical references and shout outs of books by other TCP authors. Just a bit much. Despite that this book is a hit. I recommend you read it and have your friends read it too. I'm ready for the next one!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, August 25, 2006

By	J Carter "J Carter" (Virginia Beach) - See all my reviews

This book was the $@&* even though I don't own it anymore, because somebody got me for it. I am gonna buy it again though.. Chyna Black was real.. Keisha this was your best book yet!