The Divine Order: God First, Family Second, Career Third [Paperback]

Tina Newsome (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 7, 2004

The projects, food stamps and roaches symbolized where Tya Michaels came from but she refused to allow it to determine where she was going.In The Divine Order, Tya Michaels rises to success, from the bottom rung of society. She becomes a highly successful attorney, attains fortune and riches and even has a good husband at her side, to share it all with. Ironically, at the moment in which Tya seems to have "gained the whole world," her world comes crashing down as her husband files for divorce. A confused Tya can't understand why until divine intervention reveals that she has forgotten about the divine order, which is: God First, Family Second, Career Third. Tya is forced to suffer the painful consequences resulting from such disobedience. In the process, she learns what it truly means to "gain the whole world and lose your soul."

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About the Author

Born and raised in Bronx, New York, Tina Newsome is a member of the New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars. Ms. Newsome is a born again Christian and a member of Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Divine Order is her first novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (March 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595294146
• ISBN-13: 978-0595294145
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,777,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Divine Order, October 23, 2004

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Bright sunshine "sunshine" (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Divine Order: God First, Family Second, Career Third (Paperback)

This book was very well written. I enjoyed it tremensly as it dealt with real issues in a practical manner. I found it inspirational without being preachy, a book all can enjoy. In addition it made me focus on the direction my life was taking. It allowed me to get my priorities straight as I sought a greater purpose for my life! The words spoke to me, it was a realistic and enjoyable story. Very refreshing as it celebrated without bashing showing the real issues "Christian" people face!
She is a very descriptive writer and I enjoyed every moment. I could not put it down, I read it in a day! Wait till Opra gets a hold of the book, she is sure to get the recognition she deserves! A must read for all! I look forward to the release of Ms. Newsomes next best seller!

4.0 out of 5 stars Can you really have it all?, August 5, 2004

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This review is from: The Divine Order: God First, Family Second, Career Third (Paperback)

Growing up poor in a housing project in the ghetto let Tya Michaels know that she wanted a different life than the one provided by her single mother. After watching Mahogany, staring Diana Ross and Billie D. Williams, she knew exactly the kind of life she wanted to live. She wanted a handsome, smart, supportive husband, a fabulous house, a marvelous career and eventually, children. It wasn't a mystery to Tya how she could accomplish her goal; it would be through hard work. She would go to school, get her law degree, find a fabulous job and then everything would fall into place. She was extremely lucky in that she found her man her first year in college. Then everything began to fall into place; the husband, the job and the house but Tya wanted always wanted more. She felt she needed even more "things" before they had children. Her husband wanted a family and was getting fed up with her need to postpone it for the sake of material goods.

Tina R. Newsome has written an interesting book in the Christian genre that surpasses many of its kind in that it spares us the long sermons, the finger pointing and preaching. She is adept at letting her characters tell the story. She has an occasional lengthy prayer, but because it is a very interesting story, that doesn't take away from the book. I would highly recommend it.

Reviewed by alice Holman
of The RAWSISTAZ™Reviewers