Portia [Paperback]

Denise Turney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1998

Portia is a journey through several generations of a family as perceived through the senses, emotions and memories of one of its courageous, insightful and non-crowd following members, Portia. The story realistically examines certain aspects of existence, perseverance and love between family members as well as the tenderness and affection which can only occur between soul mates. From a young lady coming of age to a career woman glimpsing her own mortality while confronting an uncertain future, Portia will tug on the reader's heart strings all along the way.

Editorial Reviews

Review

With the civil rights movement as an intrinsic component of the story, Portia chronicles the strengths gained from struggle. One is left with the distinct knowledge that life's solemn tragedies are always matched by its impassioned splendor. -- World Wide Magazines and Books --World Wide Magazines and Books

Reading more like a personal memoir rather than a novel, Portia displays an innocence and a hope that is rare in modern novels. The author's research is impeccable, but the book is far from being a text on how to deal with life, rather it is an affirmation of faith, a testament to Portia's family's values. I wanted to spend more time with Portia. Ms. Turney, your work has added a new work to my read-again-and-savor list. -- Under the Covers Book Reviews --Under the Cover Book Reviews

Denise Turney's is a new, different and compelling voice. She relates poverty and base reality so that it clutches at you even as snippets of polished sophistication lull you into believing that the rawness of life is ephemeral. The dignity of her characters leaps from the pages, and neither poverty, a frightening illness nor an all-powerful need for love and affection can camouflage it. -- Gwynne Forster, Author of Ecstasy and Obsession --Bestselling author, Gwynne Forster, Author of Ecstasy and Obsession

About the Author

Denise Turney has been writing for more than 30 years. She is a founding member of No Longer Bound, Bucks County Pennsylvania's first African American owned and operated drug and alcohol prevention service. Her works have appeared in national and international publications such as Ebony, Parade, Today's Black Woman, Sisters In Style, Your Church Magazine, The Preacher's Magazine, The Trenton State College Literary Review, Moondance and The Pittsburgh Quarterly. Denise Turney is an engaging author who keeps in touch with her readers!

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Chistell Pub; 3 edition (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966353900
• ISBN-13: 978-0966353907
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,807,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Denise Turney is the author of Portia, Love Has Many Faces, Spiral, Long Walk Up, Rosetta's Great Hope and Love Pour Over Me. She is also a two-time Navy Achievement Medal winner.

Her works have appeared in various national and international periodicals among which include: Parade, Obsidian II, Essence, The Pittsburgh Quarterly, The Bucks County Courier Times, The Trenton Times, Sisters In Style, TodayÂ’s Black Woman and The Trenton State College Literary Review.

Denise Turney has spoken at the prestigious Spelman College, facilitated the Women of Color: Financial Independence Conference at the Philadelphia Community College, The Aspiring Writer’s Conference in Philadelphia, and served as a panelist for Take Our Daughters To Work Day at Merrill Lynch in Princeton, New Jersey. Denise travels the country speaking and connecting with readers at large national events that host 40,000 – 1 million attendees.

As a journalist and editor, Denise has interviewed a number of distinguished artists and leaders, including Roland Martin, Omar Tyree, Francis Ray, Grammy-award nominee and nationally renowned Native American poet, essayist and speaker, Awiakta, presidential speech writer, Michael Johns, journalist - Diane Writer, Dan Poynter, Troy Johnson, and bestselling author Tracy Thompson.

PERSONAL NOTE FROM DENISE: Dear Reader, your support is invaluable! Pick up a copy of one my books (Love Has Many Faces, Spiral, Long Walk Up, Rosetta's Great Hope, Love Pour Over Me) right here at Amazon.com.

I'd love for you to evolve with me, reader and writer!


With Appreciation and Happy Reading!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful, Powerful Story, March 13, 2000

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Wanda E. Moorman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Portia (Paperback)

Denise Turney successfully captured the past, present and future all in one book. Her characters were well developed, and the story line was very touching. The strength of Portia was unbelieveable. She overcame a major obstacle in her life through her faith in God, love for her family, and the strength of her relationship with the man she loved.

Portia was about family and the importance of maintaining close family ties. Portia is a story I won't forget!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Novel and Beautifully Written, November 29, 1999

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Journey's End Literary Club (Durham, North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Portia (Paperback)

Portia was an enjoyable read. We commend Denise Turney for writing this novel. Denise is a fascinating person and has written a beautiful book base on a women faced with a disease and not knowing whether she will survive. Luckily she had a supportive family and her GOD to put her over the top. When one is face with so many obstacles in their life that's when it is time that they count on those who love them the most which is their family. This is a novel that should not just be reviewed but read with feeling and understanding. We CONGRATULATE Ms Turney for a well written novel. Journey's End gives this one 5 STARS!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Story of Courage in the Face of Breast Cancer! A good read, October 11, 1999

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Maxine E. Thompson, author of The Ebony Tree,... (Inglewood, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Portia (Paperback)

I read Portia in one sitting. I was touched and inspired by this story as I have have a family member who also survived breast cancer. I saw a similarity in Portia's outlook and my family member's in that they both remained positive and in prayer. This book is a testimony to the power of having faith and having people who love you in times of crisis. Breast cancer strikes fear in the heart of many women. This book lets me know that it can be beat with prayer, faith, and love. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to women of all ages. A good read!