Dance to Destiny (Urban Christian) [Paperback]

Sherri L Lewis (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 369 pages
• Publisher: Urban Books (December 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601629508
• ISBN-13: 978-1601629500
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,102,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Preordained, March 11, 2008

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Sharel Love "Sharel E. Gordon-Love, Author" (North Plainfield, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dance to Destiny (Urban Christian) (Paperback)

Keeva Banks found herself sitting in her college counselor's office unsure of how she would bring her grades up to complete her Master's program. While Keeva half-heartedly listened to the counselor, she breathed through yet another anxiety attack that did not renew her passion for the program, or take away the sadness and emptiness that had been following her around. Instead, she went home to release the angst that took over her body by dancing, the one true love she desired to pursue for her life against her parents' wishes.

It was hard for Keeva to focus on her classes while dealing with the dissatisfaction she felt concerning her life, including the boyfriend she had since college. Plans for marriage did not make things better, and the phone calls she received from Shara Anderson to begin working on a class project did not help matters much either. But there was something about Shara that seemed to bring about a calming effect for Keeva, something she had not experienced in her life before.

Shara, who was unkempt in Keeva's eyes, became a trusted friend to Keeva, who appeared to have it all together in every aspect of her life. But as she got to know Shara, she found that the empty place in her life could be filled. Not with sex with her boyfriend, shopping and spending her parents' money, but the Spirit of God. As Keeva began to give her life over to the Lord, He began to change her from the inside out and helped her to realize what she was destined to do in her life. The two women who seemed unlikely to be friends helped each other along the path that God had pre-ordained for them both, becoming an encouragement and blessing to one another.

Dance into Destiny is a wonderful read that takes us through the journey of Keeva's path to salvation, and Shara coming into what God had showed her for her life. This fictional story allows us to see that nothing happens in our lives that God does not know about, and how through these events, there is a path that has already been planned for us by the Almighty.

I recommend this book to those who are struggling to accept the call on their lives, or feel they are falling short of what God has for them to do.

Reviewed by Sharel E. Gordon-Love

APOOO BookClub

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic & brilliant, March 25, 2008

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Stacy (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dance to Destiny (Urban Christian) (Paperback)

I have attempted to read quite a few Christian novels... only to become frustrated about how often they are unrealistic. The circumstances and actions of the characters in the novels that the authors write about are not "real people." I know it's fiction, but it helps to write about scenarios that average people experience and in a fiction setting it allow the reader to consider how the characters responded and perhaps gain some insight on how to go about dealing with those same issues in their own lives. This book is refreshingly real! Love the plot, characters, and the ending! Great author, can't wait to read more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars AAMBC Book Review, September 7, 2008

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African Americans on the Move Book Club "AAMB... (San Antonio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dance to Destiny (Urban Christian) (Paperback)

In the book Dance Into Destiny by Sherri L. Lewis, Keeva Banks had been kicked out of one prestigious school and was now on the brink of flunking out of another and being cut

off financially by her parents. Keeva was used to getting everything that she wanted from

her parents as long as she lived the life they wanted for her to live. Keeva's dreams

of becoming a dancer as a little girl died when her father pretty much planned her profession and pushed his ideas of success on her. Keeva was in a relationship that long ago lost its luster and had a group of girlfriends that she could care less about hanging out with. It was now the end of the semester and grades were soon to come. She needed to study and get a good grade on her finals. Keeva did not think that things could get any worse until she was assigned to work with a homely looking girl on a school project. The stress was unbearable and her only release was going back to her first love, but little did she know that she would find a greater love during this journey.

Shara Anderson worked hard in school and for the youth in her community. She

wasn't into fashion, dating, and all of the frills and thrills that many sought after in

college. Shara, the daughter, of a strict pastor had always been in the church and was now saved. Shara's passion was the youth and helping to motivate them to achieve good grades and instill faith that they could be more than what their environment dictated. From the outside it seemed as if everything in Shara's life was in order, and things perfect. Shara was more concerned about helping people than having a personal life. Shara focused on helping the kids and her new project partner, Keeva but did not feel

that she could do enough for either. She met the potential youth pastor, Quinton and fights the growing attraction to him Shara could not deny the similarities between him and her. Shara had a hard time breaking free from the strict teachings of her father concerning men and allowing herself to get a complete makeover to be the woman of God that He created her to be.

Quinton Mercer was in a new town, ready to work with the youth of Kingdom Builders Christian Church, which was located in the inner city, to build up the kingdom of God. Quinton's motives were pure although not well thought, thinking that money could buy

the kids and was only temporary. Quinton and Shara had to work together since he was

seeking the position of youth pastor and she was one of the youth leaders. Quinton felt

something in his spirit stir as she began talking about her vision for the youth. He did not worry too much about her disheveled look. Quinton fell for Shara at first sight and was glad that she did not recognize him from the basketball court. He was trying to outrun his own demons. God can only heal what is revealed!

It was a great book ; I could barely put it down and I was done with it too quickly. I could visualize the storyline and connected with each character. It is an excellent read! It is heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time, but truly is exemplary of our God and how he uses what the devil means for the bad and turns it into something good.

Reviewed by: Lacha' Mitchell

AAMBC -Book Reviewer