The List (Urban Christian) [Paperback]

Sherri Lewis (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Urban Books; Original edition (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601629826
• ISBN-13: 978-1601629821
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,058,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a romantic comedy for Urban Contemporary Christian Women!, March 4, 2009

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Davidae Y. Stewart "Also writing as Miranda P... (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The List (Urban Christian) (Paperback)

Finally a romantic comedy for Urban Contemporary Christian Women! Michelle represents many frustrated single women who want to walk the right road through a world that is full of wrong-minded men. Her and her gal pals are so familiar to the women I know. Lewis does a great job at giving each friend an identity and then linking their issues with a personality flaw.

Single and satisfied? Not Michelle, Angela and Lisa. These saved, successful, gorgeous women believe they're too old to wait on God to send their soul mates any longer. With the help of their more spiritual sister girlfriend, Vanessa, and the scrutiny of newly saved man-hater, Nicole, the ladies go on a hilarious adventure to "be found" by their husbands. But before they start their adventure they need a roadmap...a list of essential must-have mate characteristics, icing-on-the-cake's, and deal-breakers. Once they start their search they soon realize they still have to trust God to know what's best for them and that He loves them enough to send them everything on The List. (Urban Christian, 300pp)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Making a List and Checking it Twice!, August 21, 2009

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Books and Beignets (BAB) Book Club (Monroe, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The List (Urban Christian) (Paperback)

Author Sherri Lewis does it again! What a refreshing story about a group of successful, beautiful, and God-fearing women whose biological clocks are ticking faster than a speeding bullet. They have all decided to set a few goals - find a man/husband, make a list of must-have attributes in a man, and support one other through the process. They meet once a week to share their stories and progress. What a hilarious ride! The reader will experience the good, the bad and the ugly as they take a ride on the dating train with Michelle, Vanessa, Lisa, Angela and Nicole.

Meet Michelle, the main character and narrator of the book, and her group of eclectic friends - all them with different personalities - Vanessa, the sane member of the group who offers sound advice, Nicole, the out-spoken one; Lisa, the celibate one; and Angela, the quiet one, who is a 40-year old virgin. The reader will primarily follow Michelle and her friends as they attempt to find Mr. Right, and along the way, they will encounter a few Mr. Wrongs. The readers will also follow Michelle's journey as she navigates through everyday work-related issues and has to make decisions that will impact her future.

I laughed hysterically as I followed each character -- especially Michelle's dating nightmares. I could totally relate! In fact, many of us have dating nightmares we would like to forget. I could also relate to the sisterhood and bond shared between friends. What is so profound about this book is that although each character made a list - God was always in charge - with a list of his own! This is a wonderful book for book clubs! List pajama party anyone?

Review: 4.5 Beignets
Reviewed by: Sonya
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare Yourself, Choose Well and Be Realistic, March 13, 2009

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Tavares S. Carney "Inspire, Motivate & Encourage" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The List (Urban Christian) (Paperback)

The List by Sherri Lewis is the tale of best girlfriends, Michelle, Angela, Lisa, Vanessa and Nicole, on a search for "The One". All but one of the group has experienced what she believes to be intimate love and the loss that occurs as a result of the relationship ending.


This novel has a storyline that is sure to appeal to women waiting for their perfect mate. With true-to-life characters, and a rawness that is sure to speak volumes to some readers, the author does a good job with her character development and plot, inviting us into the world of these girlfriends, their struggles, as well as their triumphs, as they search for "The One." While reading this selection, supporting characters Jason, Isaiah and Rayshawn enabled me to experience a myriad of emotions ranging from empathy to disgust. The characters are relatable. Readers will probably know someone similar to or just like each one.

The overall message conveyed is not just for single women, but to all women - prepare yourself, choose well and be realistic. Whether single or married, any reader will contemplate their relationship after having read this book. Are you are were you ready? What is or what was on your "list"?

Reviewed by Tavares Carney