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Linkage

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An absorbing, well-written tale of four African-American women who share the bonds of sisterhood, friendship and loyalty. Due to an event that occured over 10 years ago, they will forever be "linked" together. Completely reflective of the times, places and situations they experienced. I found that I could relate to their friendship and the challenges they faced in their daily lives and especially in their relationships with men.

A must read for anyone who has experienced a life changing event and trying to bring closure in an effort to move on with their lives.

Provides many other life lessons as well, if you want to know what they are, I STRONGLY suggest you read this book!

As a first time author, LB Ransom does an exceptional job creating a novel that flows easily and expertly addresses troubled relationships. LB's development of the three leading characters and their male counterparts examines how a random incident can, and most times will, deter an individual from reaching their full potential. However, with love and dedication anyone can overcome the obstacles that are placed in their way. This book also does a fine job of depicting the experience of attending a HBCU (Historically Black College or University)- the dedication, sister/brotherhood, pride, and discipline that one receives from this type of education is to be remembered and honored. Her knowledge and description of the Louisiana and Chicago areas in her book made it more believable, more real. I would recommend everyone to take the time to read this book and experience the soul cleansing one will experience after reading this book.

LB, you have done an EXCELLENT job and Noire Book Club thanks you for taking the time to discuss LinkAge with us.

I found the book very exciting. It's about 4-friends from college that experience something that changes their lives forever.The people within the book will remind you of friends and family, that have gone through similar situations. The chapter seem to flow, because each character had a life of their own.For a first time author LB Ransom packs a big slam dunk with this **** four star book....I can't wait for the sequel book or movie to follow.

LinkAge- An exceptional read ...

Reviewer: NECIA N.L.M. WIGGINS from WAUKEGAN, IL USA As a first time author, LB Ransom does an exceptional job creating a novel that flows easily and expertly addresses troubled relationships. LB's development of the three leading characters and their male counterparts examines how a random incident can, and most times will, deter an individual from reaching their full potential. However, with love and dedication anyone can overcome the obstacles that are placed in their way. This book also does a fine job of depicting the experience of attending a HBCU (Historically Black College or University)- the dedication, sister/brotherhood, pride, and discipline that one receives from this type of education is to be remembered and honored. Her knowledge and description of the Louisiana and Chicago areas in her book made it more believable, more real. I would recommend everyone to take the time to read this book and experience the soul cleansing one will experience after reading this book.

LB, you have done an EXCELLENT job and Noire Book Club thanks you for taking the time to discuss LinkAge with us.

LinkAge is a novel about human personal interactions. The interactions are related to experiences that most people can identify with. The characters may not consciously be aware of their attempts to erase emotional bondages and to prevent the repetition of past experiences. This is what is so real about the novel....often we as human individuals have not developed the skills to cope thus we often deny and hide behind past experiences which prevent us from moving forward. I give the author 4 stars for this, her first novel.

what a great job Ms. Ransom has done on her first novel, it is well written and the characters were fun with great personalities, I don't normally read mysteries but this novel kept me curious of the outcome I could not put it down. I am looking forward to Ms. Ransom next novel, perhaps a sequel......

L B Ransom did a wonderful job with a first novel. The positive male characters are inspiring. The corporate overtones are delightful, just enough to feel in corporate, with the dream of being on top, and having much success.

The mystery involved with the novel makes the reader unable to put the book down. You're always reading to find out what is troubling the characters.

The language used was one that young people today can relate to...proper english, and hip-hop cool.

The descriptions of Chicago and New Orleans put the reader there while reading...

Really loved the book

God Bless.

This is a wonderful effort, by this first time novelist. The story of these women linked by mysterious events from their past was adventurous and also insightful into the spiritual and emotional journeys that many women and men face today. I really admired the tell it like it is, take me as I am character, Sable Buford, who took me on this journey. I couldn't put it down; finished it in less than a week!