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Awesome, December 17, 2004
This review is from: Reborn (Mass Market Paperback)
This book kept me wanting more. So much so, when I finished, I just sat and thought about the characters. This story leaves you thoroughly entertained. The only thing I hated about it was I hadn't read "Reaching Back." Now that I have ordered it, I can't wait to read it so I can go back in time with more characters. Thank you Nea Anna Simone for writing a wonderful novel that's easy to read.
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Reborn Review, January 25, 2005
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"Reborn" the sophomore novel for talented writer Nea Simone captivates you from the very first page and holds you throughout the entire book. From the everyday situations to the incredibly believable characters the reader is held hostage as the web of deceit, lust, revenge and love unfolds. Voted as one of our favorites, "Reborn" has all the ingredients for a great read. We look forward to the next must-read Nea Simone novel!
Kudos on an absolutely great read - we're so proud of you!
Circle of Friends, Cobb County Chapter, Georgia
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But God!, October 24, 2004
This review is from: Reborn (Mass Market Paperback)
REBORN is the sequel to Reaching Back where the main character, Mignon, from the first novel is five years older and must learn to embrace and understand the lessons learned from her family. Mignon Samuels begins her journey of understanding by reading the journal her family started as far back as her great-grandmother. The journal is written by the matriarchs of the family as they chart the lessons from their own amazing, disturbing and gracious lives.
It is now Mignon's time to record her life's lessons in the journal. In it she knows she must be truthful and must purge the most hurtful and painful things onto paper so that her daughters will understand the amazing journey she has traveled. She begins with the trials and tribulations of her Uncle Eddie, who from an early age was considered the protector of his mother, two older sisters and eventually Mignon's mother. She learns how difficult it is to fulfill a calling when you cannot control others or God's will. Then she learns from her aunts, cousins and even her own mother the purpose of the struggles they have withstood. She also reflects on her stepfather, who never gave up on her and manages to encourage and teach her the lessons of God and His everlasting strength. The paths of her family were paved with stones that at times seemed too large to cross over, however, the strength of the women and men enabled Mignon to believe and understand God's lessons. The family endured infidelity, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, separation, death, murder and secrets. It is those very secrets that rebuild this family and they eventually come full circle in all their lives.
Mignon is proud of her family and her own story, because she ends up being reborn, strengthened and encouraged. This is a well-written story of family perseverance. As much as they suffer, they learn even more. The story is veiled in melancholia, but the characters seem real, honest and pure. The emotions were soul-stirring and made for a beautiful read. The family, including Mignon, had to suffer to appreciate God's strength.
Reviewed by Cashana Seals
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