Sacrifice the One (Urban Christian) (Urban Christian) [Paperback]

Monica Carter (Author)

Book Description

Series: Urban Christian | Publication Date: April 1, 2007

Seta is a good girl gone bad. She's tried for years to gain her father's love and attention, but all he does is ignores her. And she's tired of it. So if being good won't get her anywhere, she may as well be bad.

Seta's high school years bring a series of bad decisions, alcohol, sex and a host of other things she uses to escape the pain she feels. Not even a praying grandmother can keep her from the path she is so set on taking. Seta's quest for acceptance leads her to one secret so terrible, she hopes no one ever finds out.

Will her quest for one thing cause her to lose everything?

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Sacrifice the One contains all the elements of a good read - love, loss, family secrets, deception, and rejection." -- Sistahs Book Club

"Sacrifice the One is a magnificently written story that will consume the reader instantly." -- Jackson Mississippi Readers Club

"Monica Carter, again, wrote an enthralling drama that held my interest from beginning to end." -- Author Michelle McGriff --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Monica P. Carter is an award winning newspaper columnist and a freelance writer. She also is the author of As If Nothing Happened, available now. She is working on her third novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Urban Books (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893196941
• ISBN-13: 978-1893196940
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,346,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Monica Carter is an author, entrepreneur, and screenwriter. She has written four books, more than a thousand newspaper articles, dozens of magazine pieces, and two screenplays.

She is the founder and president of RootSky Books (www.rootskybooks.com), a ghostwriting, editing, and book design company.

She has traveled all across the U.S., speaking on goal achievement and success. She has been the keynote speaker at award shows, college graduations, business conferences, literary workshops, and other events.

In addition to writing inspirational novels as Monica Carter, she writes inspirational nonfiction under the name Monica Carter Tagore.

She is the recipient of numerous honors and awards for her work, including the 2009 Woman of Excellence Award for contributions to literature, 2007 CEO of the Year by the Disilgold Soul Literary Review Magazine, and Top 40 Under 40 by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. She also was recognized for her social commentary when she was a journalist.

She is a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi, earning a degree in journalism.

Monica Carter, born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, now lives in Los Angeles.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wondeful Sophomore Novel, March 9, 2004

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Angelique C. Henderson "Ms. Jordy's mom" (Cumberland, RI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sacrifice the One (Paperback)

Sacrifice The One, Monica P. Carter's sophomore novel, is a riveting page-turner. I was engrossed in the story from chapter one as I read how one woman, Rose, paid the ultimate sacrifice for her child. Her husband, Robert, idolizes her, but despises his own child, Seta.

Seta grows up yearning for her father's acceptance. When she doesn't get it, she reaches out to anyone who will show her the slightest bit of acceptance and affection. Will Seta realize she's special and does't need someone else's approval or will she continue to seek the love of her father in others?

Read this heart-wrenching tale of Seta's growing pains. Ms. carter takes hte reader on an emotional roller-coaster ride and you'll be surprised at the ending destination. Sacrifice The One opens up the door to conversations about parent/child relationships. It's a must have for your book collection.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will need to keep tissues near by ..., October 1, 2004

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Tyora Moody "cookieaisle" (Columbia, SC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sacrifice the One (Paperback)

There was nothing more important to Rose Love than being a mother. After several attempts, Rose and her husband, Robert, finally conceive a child. Unknown to Robert, Rose has chosen to carry the child despite health concerns expressed by her doctors. Tragically, Rose loses her life after a difficult childbirth. Robert goes into a deep depression after his wife's death. His depression soon spirals into anger when he finds out his beloved wife had chosen to have the baby despite the potential risks.

In the middle of this tragedy is the beautiful baby girl, Seta Love. Emotionally rejected by her father, Seta is raised by her maternal grandparents. As she grows older, her desperate need for her father's love leads to bad decisions, such as drinking and premarital sex. The only security Seta seems to find is in her love for basketball and a growing faith in God.

Readers will find this novel to be an emotional read! Seta's pain and vulnerability is so raw at times, the reader can easily find herself identifying with the rejection and longing for love. The way Seta's deceased mother is able to reach her daughter beyond the grave is truly a testament to the power of love. While reading Sacrifice the One, be prepared to wipe tears from your eyes not once, but several times.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Will I ever receive love?, June 3, 2004

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Sophisticated Souls of Learning "S.S.O.L.B.C" (Memphis, Tn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sacrifice the One (Paperback)

After years of trying to receive her daddy's love and being pushed away, Seta goes out and search for love the hard way. She is the star player on her shool's basketball team and she is also a straight A student, but that doesn't mean anything to Seta. So Seta starts confusing lust from young men as love and was experiencing heartache after heartache. Seta keeps her head up and eventually becomes a very successful person. This book was different from anything that I have read in a while. It gets you to take a closer look at what it feels like to be neglected by a parent and losing those that are close to you from a child's point of view.

Review given by Vanessa