A Dollar And A Dream [Mass Market Paperback]

Carl Weber (Author), Angel Hunter (Author), Dwayne S. Joseph (Author), La Jill Hunt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

Which of us hasn't daydreamed about what we'd do if we won the lottery? A Dollar And A Dream brings those fantasies to hilarious, heartbreaking life in three stories by #1 national bestselling author Carl Weber and La Jill Hunt, Essence bestsellin

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758207557
• ISBN-13: 978-0758207555
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,108,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

LaJill Hunt is a native of Mobile, AL who burst onto the literary scene in 2003 with her debut novel, Drama Queen. The memorable characters she created and the entertaining stories she told quickly drew best-selling success and a following of fans, young and old. Although known for her urban chic-lit novels, she has also contributed to the street anthology series Around the Way Girls, and penned an urban romance Another Sad Love Song. Her erotica short story, Catch 22, is currently available as a digital download. Currently residing in Virginia Beach, VA, LaJill enjoys spending time with her daughters, family and friends.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars That's wild..., March 24, 2004

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Shamontiel L. Vaughn "Message from Montie" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Dollar And A Dream (Mass Market Paperback)

These stories all had the same basic theme--greed just isn't worth it. All of the characters were well crafted, the dialogue was fresh, and there was humor left and right. The first story about the neighbors was just funny, the second was inspiring but seemed really unrealistic (although the characters were cool), but the third one was so wild that it seemed very realistic. The last one stood out way for than the other two just because it had a beginning, middle, and an end whereas the first two seemed rushed to get to the end. I enjoyed this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Deserves More Than Five Stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!, January 20, 2004

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N. Powell "topazzz6" (Albany,NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Dollar And A Dream (Mass Market Paperback)

This was the best book that I have ever read where all the short stories were good. Usually one story is good and the others are mediocre. It really doesn't surprise me because Carl Weber is involved. I can't really say I liked one story more than any other because they were all wonderfully entertaining.
EASY STREET-If you liked Addicted by Zane you'll enjoy this story.
GHETTO FABULOUS- If you enjoyed B-More Careful by Shannon Holmes you'll enjoy this story. And last but definitely not least ONE NIGHT SIX DREAMS-If you liked Shades of Jade by Gloria Mallette you will love this story. This author is going to do very well on the scene with his plot twists and turns. I salute all of these writers on a job well done.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I Loved It!, January 11, 2004

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jahva28 "jahva28" (St. Louis, Mo United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Dollar And A Dream (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the first book I've read by Carl Weber and I must say I enjoyed all three stories. My favorite was "Easy Street" because the ending was so unexpected. At first, I did'nt like the second story but after sticking with it until the end I was pleasantly pleased. Now the last story was one rollercoaster ride and shows what power money and greed can have on people. The book also contains an excerpt from Carl Weber's upcoming novel "Player Haters" which appears to be interesting. If you want to read something a little different than what's saturating our reading market I recommend "A Dollar and a Dream!" Great stories which have empowered me to keep the faith that my dollar and a dream will manifest.