Ghettoway Weekend [Paperback]

Lawrence Christopher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 24, 2006

When God wants to bless you He will raise a person to be in your life. She or he may only be there for a season. We aren't always aware of the reason, which is why it's sometimes referred to as a blessing in disguise.

Instead of keeping their love in drive, Natalie and Matthew allowed their relationship to fall into neutral and began to coast. You only coast downhill. The couple was living a privileged and prestigious life, and then along came Mina, perceived as the classic ghetto-fabulous chick. First perceptions can be wrong. The sight of sexy Mina shifts Matthew's emotions and hormones into gear. Despite his lust at first sight feelings for Mina, he later sees her for what she truly is. Thus, the fast-paced romantic Ghettoway Weekend journey begins.

The characters in this classist romance find the ride to happiness, joy, and love will come to the well-known fork in the road in this quick Ghettoway Weekend trip by accomplished author Lawrence Christopher. This storyline travels from the beach of Martha's Vineyard to the hood of Decatur, Georgia, and finally to a resort in Orlando, Florida. Come along for a weekend love.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Ghettoway Weekend is an urban love story in the ATL. Matthew a successful African American attorney has two beautiful women in his life; one a socialite, the other a struggling young sister from the hood.

The pull on Matthew's' heart strings is exceptional as Lawrence Christopher shows the value and appeal of each woman. This is a story filled with unexpected romance and passion, a quality read. -- Tony Lindsay author of Chasin It' and Urban Affair

Lawrence Christopher's latest novella takes readers on a "ghettoway" that provides the right mix of urban lit and romance. This engaging and well-paced story finds the sexy and curvaceous ghetto girl, Mina on a collision course with Matthew, who begins to question his feelings for his girlfriend Natalie. Before he realizes it, he's caught up in Mina's troubled world of roughnecks, domestic problems, and secrets. Yet, there's something about her that goes deeper than her eye-catching figure and streetwise savvy that leaves him at an emotional crossroad.

Ghettoway Weekend is another fine example of storytelling that places you right in the midst of this urban romance. -- Memphis Vaughan, Jr., editor of Journey to TimBookTu: An African-American Poetic Odyssey

With "Ghettoway Weekend" Lawrence Christopher melds classic romance with modern living into a genuine, heartfelt affair. His novella captures the intensity of burgeoning desires with the responsibility of adult choices. Christopher's writing style isn't forced, allowing his characters to show and not just tell. I look forward to reading more work from teeming with truth, light on lasciviousness, heavy on honesty... --momowilly, critically-acclaimed poet and author of "Neurotica: An honest examination into urban sexual relations."

From the Publisher

With his fourth novella Ghettoway Weekend is LAWRENCE CHRISTOPHER'S crossover debut into the romance fiction genre. Successfully applying what he has dubbed as "fact-based fiction," Christopher crafts a tale with easily recognizable characters. This allows the readers to be comfortably drawn in to this whirlwind story.

Ghettoway Weekend also debuts the word arrogressive.

ar-ro-gressive (ar ro gressiv); adj, 1 positive attitude approach to all challenges 2 asserting self-confidence with a mission of achieving successful results
-This word was created and defined © 2004 by Donald E. Farmer.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: MF Unlimited (July 24, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971227845
• ISBN-13: 978-0971227842
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,777,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

'It's a relationship book, not a love story' states accomplished author Lawrence Christopher, in regards to his latest novel Later Days & Nights. He continues, 'Like in many marriages or relationships these days, the lyrical question still applies 'what's love got to do with it.' Christopher revisits the favorite couple from his harlequinesque romantic hit Ghettoway Weekend. In Later Days & Nights, Matthew and Mina will go through their share of cursed seasons, with only their faith in God and love for each other to weather them through. Look for LAWRENCE'S engaging, enlightening and entertaining poetic and short story insights online at www.TimBooktu.com and www.LiterateNubian.org.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Let the Ghetto in the Title Fool Ya, April 16, 2007

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Coulee Eidos "4YaSoul" (NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghettoway Weekend (Paperback)

I was mildly surprised as I made my way through Ghettoway Weekend, by Lawrence Christopher. The title had me thinking it would be more along the lines of an urban erotica tale, but this is more of a romantic tale, nearly a contemporary, African American version of a Harlequin Romance.

This story takes place in Georgia and the main character, Matthew, is a professional black man who has it all. He is a lawyer, who does pro bono work for a community program and is in a serious relationship with another hotshot and beautiful lawyer, Natalie, who happens to be among the who's who in Atlanta. They met in their families' vacation spot of Martha's Vineyard and managed to run into each other eighteen years later and began a romantic relationship that seems to be right on track.

One day at work, Matthew notices a brick-house of a sister, Quijelmina, better known as Mina. All of the men go crazy over her and Matthew is instantly attracted to her to the point of wondering if the relationship he has with Natalie is what he really wants out of life. Everything about Mina seems so right but she has a few kinks, is young, a bit "ghetto" and the complete opposite of Natalie. Each woman has something that is SO right for him and he must make a decision on which one his heart really desires.

Should he stay in his predictable so-called perfect life with the beautiful and successful socialite, Natalie? Can he deal with the issues that come from dating a young woman like Mina, who is from the other side of the tracks and comes with baggage, along with a few racy secrets from her past? He must make a decision and during this time of "finding his way" on the path to making this choice, the reader encounters a few surprises and spins.

This story wins brownie points with me in regards to the unique format of the book---however there is a point in the story where the reader may skip about three pages when reading over a proposal that is actually typed into the story that looks to be a true legal document. This addition may go over a few people's heads and not hold their interest, but the addition of a soundtrack CD to the book more than makes up for that. The CD includes artists such as Dwele, whose song, I Think I Love You, was a source of inspiration for the writing of this novel. Other artists include KEM and Goapele and the songs definitely compliment the story.

I give this one two thumbs up. The unique writing format and the inclusion of a soundtrack CD definitely lends favor to this book standing out amongst other contemporary love stories.

Reviewed by Coulee Eidos

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4.0 out of 5 stars Couture Or Off the Rack, January 22, 2012

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The Math Lady ® - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghettoway Weekend (Paperback)

From Mary to Mina, there seems to be a common thread in LQ's leading ladies. Their curves and "ghetto-fabulous chick" usurp their rivals' education and refinement.

Matthew forsakes the easy ending with Natalie for the journey with Mina.

Sometimes the obvious choice is not always the right choice for everyone.

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT STORY!, November 3, 2007

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DeLise - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghettoway Weekend (Paperback)

Mr. Lawrence Christopher did an awesome job creating a storyline that was realistic and that had a surprise ending. This book was my first experience with this author so initially the title of the book made me hesitant about reading it but once I started I was pleasantly pleased. Ghettoway Weekend revealed the importance of liking the person that you love. Great work!

New L. Christopher Fan,

DeLise