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The Divine Order: God First, Family Second, Career Third

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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!

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