How To Ruin The Perfect Child [Paperback]

Antonio Le Mons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 8, 2001

What can happen when successful, well-respected people come face-to-face with themselves is mind boggling! Twins Maximillian and Montgomery Hamilton are born into wealth, power, and all the expectations that go with being heir to influence and money. After a rebellious Montgomery defects for an "alternative" lifestyle, Aprielle, the powerful, no- nonsense cosmetic giant, is more determined than ever to groom Maximillian, her remaining son, to successfully carry on the Hamilton legacy. Maximillian's eventual rebellion affects both him and the Hamilton family in an unexpected and devastating way.

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About the Author

Antonio Le Mons, Michigan State University alumnus and Detroit native, is a professional speaker, trainer, and personal coach. He is currently working on his sophomore fiction project "What Becomes of A Legacy", the sequel to "How To Ruin The Perfect Child". He resides in Los Angeles and can be reached at [e-mail]

Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (January 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059512870X
• ISBN-13: 978-0595128709
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,629,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mama's Boy, February 17, 2002

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This review is from: How To Ruin The Perfect Child (Paperback)

Maximillian Hamilton has always done what was expected of him, by his parents, wife, and society. He has always been perfect, not causing anyone trouble or distress. Max, as he is also known, is so busy living up to other people's expectations that he does not stay true to himself.

Max is an identical twin, yet he and Montgomery his twin are complete opposites. While Max lives for others Montgomery lives his life full throttle and lives for himself. Montgomery is a free spirit and hides nothing. He is openly gay and hosts a well known talk show with his partner. Montgomery does not care what others say or think when it comes to him.

The twins were raised by a domineering, controlling mother and a weak father, who let their mother run things, and that further emphasized their differences. Aprielle, their mother wants to control every aspect of their lives, and Montgomery's rebellious actions threaten the perfect image she wants to portray and it puts a huge strain on the relationship between Aprielle and Montgomery, with Max caught in the middle.

How To Ruin A Perfect Child by Antonio Le Mons is an engaging and suspense filled novel and it will keep you guessing until the last page and beyond. The only problem that I had with the story was the fact that the author went back and forth between the present and the past, the transitions were at times a little confusing and I wasn't always clear as to who was narrating the story. However, overall this is a wonderful book and I really enjoyed it. I eagerly await the sequel that the author eludes to.

Reviewed by Simone A. Hawks

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, May 12, 2002

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Anthony D. Sharp (Los Angeles, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How To Ruin The Perfect Child (Paperback)

Magnificient. Phenomenal. A Work of Art. Riveting. Mind
Boggling. An Eye Opener. Dazzling.

My name is Anthony D. Sharp Jr. and I am a rising senior, Psychology major at Xavier University of Louisiana. I have just finished the wonderful masterpiece, "How To Ruin The Perfect Child." This is the first time in my life where I have ever read a book that fast before. The book kept my interest throughout the entire book, it was definitely a page turner. I will never forget when I was changing flights in Houston, I was upset that I had to put it down. However, once I picked it back up, I was able to draw an accurate picture of the scene that I last left off.

Furthermore, his sense of imagery is very poetic, I was
able to comprehend and vividly picture each "encounter" and
"drama filled situation(s)" as he so eloquently described
in his book. I cannot wait for the sequel to hit stores. Keep up the good work Mr. Le Mons and I pray God's choice blessings upon you as you continue to work on your next masterpiece.

Be Blessed,
Anthony D. Sharp Jr.

P.S. Please everyone!! Go out and support this work of art. THANKS!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read, April 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: How To Ruin The Perfect Child (Paperback)

I found How to Ruin the Perfect Child thought provoking and provocative. The writer, an obviously very talented individual, did a wonderful job of conveying the cost of self deprivation. I await the sequel to HTRTPC.