Faith Under Fire: Betrayed By A Thing Called Love [Paperback]

LaJoyce Brookshire (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1425914756 | ISBN-13: 978-1425914752 | Publication Date: February 10, 2006

LaJoyce Brookshire best-selling author of the novels of Soul Food and Web of Deception takes a pause from fiction to share her true-life story of triumph over a life-threatening situation: Marrying a man who knew he had AIDS but who kept his deadly secret from her until his body betrayed him. In this chronicle of her first marriage. LaJoyce goes from being swept off her feet by "Prince Charming" through a series of dramatic developments with him and his family (who also kept his secret), to contemplating his murder, to ultimately changing his diapers and coordinating his care. This frightening statistics of HIV/AIDS infections in this country only prove that there are too many secrets in too many relationships-and many of them are harbored by families living in fear, ignorance, and denial. With the statistics raging even higher for African American women, LaJoyce boldly shares her truth after more than ten years of silence. Standing on her incredible faith, then as now, LaJoyce says it's time to stop lying, start telling the truth, and begin to live life with the understanding that only the truth will make you free.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"When the history of HIV/AIDS in communities of African descent is written, it will be full of stories like the one LaJoyce is telling. What we must grapple with as we read is how we got here in the first place, including our collective responsibility to halt a preventable disease that kills and still has no cure." -- Debra Fraser-Howze President/CEO, National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS

"In the Age of the Down Low (DL), LaJoyce Brookshire has written a timely and thought-provoking book that must be on the top of the list for every woman and man in our community. Faith Under Fire touches the soul and tells the story of an amazing woman who went through the fire and survived. And we can all become better for it." -- E. Lynn Harris New York Times bestselling author of I Say a Little Prayer

"LaJoyce has all of my blessings.... It took a lot of courage to fulfill her vows while at the same time enduring the rage that comes with the revelation of deception. Read this book as Ministry.... Increase your faith, and know that NO weapon formed against you shall prosper. Jesus the Christ is real, and because He is the Greatest Power...we have no fear." -- Bishop Samuel L. Williams President, New Gospel Experience Ministries, Vice-Chair, Gospel Announcers Guild --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Review

"When the history of HIV/AIDS in communities of African descent is written, it will be full of stories like the one LaJoyce is telling. What we must grapple with as we read is how we got here in the first place, including our collective responsibility to halt a preventable disease that kills and still has no cure." -- Debra Fraser-Howze President/CEO, National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS

"In the Age of the Down Low (DL), LaJoyce Brookshire has written a timely and thought-provoking book that must be on the top of the list for every woman and man in our community. Faith Under Fire touches the soul and tells the story of an amazing woman who went through the fire and survived. And we can all become better for it." -- E. Lynn Harris New York Times bestselling author of I Say a Little Prayer

"LaJoyce has all of my blessings.... It took a lot of courage to fulfill her vows while at the same time enduring the rage that comes with the revelation of deception. Read this book as Ministry.... Increase your faith, and know that NO weapon formed against you shall prosper. Jesus the Christ is real, and because He is the Greatest Power...we have no fear." -- Bishop Samuel L. Williams President, New Gospel Experience Ministries, Vice-Chair, Gospel Announcers Guild --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (February 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425914756
• ISBN-13: 978-1425914752
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,604,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars (RAW Rating: 4.5) - Tried in the fire, March 15, 2008

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This review is from: Faith Under Fire: Betrayed by a Thing Called Love (Hardcover)

The romance between Steven and LaJoyce is the stuff of fairy tales. A handsome, alluring man captures the attention of a very attractive female. They are feeling each other and a whirlwind courtship leads to a beautiful, albeit hasty marriage. After the lavish honeymoon, the nightmare begins and does not end until Steven is dead. What Steven failed to share with LaJoyce is that he had AIDS. She finds out only after he enters the hospital with an unknown ailment - unknown to LaJoyce, that is. She holds on to her faith in God as she grapples with the reality of being deceived and despised by the man she loves as she unselfishly cares for him to the end.

Oftentimes God puts us through a test of faith just as He did Job. This is LaJoyce's test and she is truly tried in the fire. She remains true to God and stands firm on her faith in situations that would make a weaker person give up and walk away. I empathized with all she had to endure and admired her resolve. FAITH UNDER FIRE reads like a dramatic novel instead of the true memoir of a real person. Although LaJoyce is tried in the fire, she comes forth as pure gold.

Reviewed by Paula Henderson
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ms. Brookshire is a Woman of Strengthen, June 8, 2006

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Terri L. Williams - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Faith Under Fire: Betrayed By A Thing Called Love (Paperback)

She did exactly what Jesus would have done. She stood by her lying, sick, selfish, dying, husband's side until death came and took him. In spite of everything she knew about him and his family. What a woman! What a strong WOMAN OF GOD! She is one of my Heroes. She has the faith of Job in the bible. She knew and she believed God was going to bring her through strong and better than ever. What a blessing in the end!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful..Encouraging..Uplifiting..., March 3, 2006

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Q Brown - See all my reviews

This review is from: Faith Under Fire: Betrayed By A Thing Called Love (Paperback)

This book really touched me and had me evaulating where I am at in regards to my level of faith. It really exemplified a womans Love and commitment to her husband even after all that he put her through. She is truly an anointed woman of GOD. It was well written and I couldnt put it down I read it all in one sitting. I highly recommend this book to anyone who thinks they had it hard in there marriage and wants to see the true power of GOD work..............if you let him!!

GOD BLESS