Something on the Inside (Urban Christian) [Paperback]

T.N. Williams (Author)

Book Description

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

On the outside, Khalil Alexander seemed like the dream husband that every black woman wanted. But on the inside, something is terribly wrong with Khalil. Something so wrong that it makes his wife, Celia, run with the children. Celia Alexander believed herself to be blessed and highly favored in the eyes of God. Her marriage was solid, her children were wonderful and her recent promotion only added to her list of proud accomplishments. Few obstacles have crossed her path. That is, until she catches her husband committing an unspeakable act. At once, her comfortable family life is ripped apart, causing her to doubt everything that she thought mattered. Celia is determined to get justice as Khalil goes to great lengths to manipulate her into silence. With somethimes wavering faith and more drama than she thought imaginable, Celia tries to bridge the gap of confusion for her children and find a greater strength within to carry them through the storm. Something on the Inside challenges family loyalty and brings demonic nature to the forefront.

Product Details

• Paperback: 277 pages
• Publisher: Urban Books (December 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601629524
• ISBN-13: 978-1601629524
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,459,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding writing with poor storyline execution!, November 18, 2008

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This review is from: Something on the Inside (Urban Christian) (Paperback)

I could not put this book down because the writing was outstanding. I, however, will NEVER recommend this book to anyone. This book will place the wrong idea in a lot of abused victim's minds - i.e., that they have to protect themselves and, for that, this book is unforgiveable and non-recommendable.

Keleia is abused by her father. Her mother sees the abuse and removes Keleia and her brother from the situation. Her mother does not contact the police. Her mother does take Keleia to a therapist and a medical doctor. Neither the therapist, the medical doctor, or the mother reported it to the police. When the mother tried to report it to the police withou Keleia, she was conveniently and NON-REALISTICALLY told that she could not file an abuse report without a statement from the victim. After a bunch of nonsense, Keleia has to take matters into her own hands and protect herself.

This book is utterly ridiculous. This is what really happens (to those victims out there).

1. Your mother sees the abuse.
2. Your mother calls the police.
3. The police contact child protective services and an investigation is performed.
4. The victim is taken to a abuse specialist to try to find out what really happened.
5. The victim is then generally placed in intensive counseling (not doing homework like in this book).
6. The mother files for divorce. In the mother's divorce petition, she asks for a restraining order and ex parte custody of the child based upon the abuse of the child.
7. An attorney is appointed for the child and so on and so on

Please VICTIMS do not pay attention to anything you read in this book.

I give this book 1* for the storyline execution, 5* for the outstanding writing, and 3* for the poor editing. An average of the 3 scores produces a rating of *** (3 stars).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Story Of Betrayal, April 8, 2008

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This review is from: Something on the Inside (Urban Christian) (Paperback)

Celia and Khalil Alexander had the ideal marriage and two beautiful children named Kaleia and Caleb to show for it. Little did Celia know that Khalil had a little dark secret that he's hidden from her for over fifteen years. After a business trip cut short, Khalil's dark secret was revealed. Even though Khalil tried to deny it on so many different occasions, God made sure that Celia's eyes would see Khalil for who he was...dark and twisted. Celia is determined to make sure Khalil pays for his crimes, but Khalil goes through great lengths to keep her silent. Celia tries to gain strength through God to get over the obstacles that have been placed before her. Celia will soon find out that with God, all things are possible.

T.N. Williams has done an outstanding job with this story of betrayal and what it really means to put all of your faith in the Lord. In Something On The Inside, it seems like you can feel every emotion that Celia goes through. You will see the heartache that Khalil puts her through, and the revenge she sets out to get once she realizes what demonic acts Khalil has committed. With each character, the author did a good job explaining how each person was affected by the betrayal and the separation that happened.

In this day and age, we as a community frown upon seeking professional help with matters that occur with our families. T.N. Williams went into great detail on how we need to embrace going to God for help, but seeking professional help is not such a bad idea either. I commend the author on this book. With reading Something On The Inside, you will soon learn how certain topics are not mentioned in our community, church, or even in our families. This was a great read, and I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Reviewed by Jackie
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ANGRY NOT UPLIFTED - SPOILER REVIEW, June 28, 2008

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This review is from: Something on the Inside (Urban Christian) (Paperback)

SOMETHING ON THE INSIDE started off as a fine story, however, it didn't take too long for me to almost put the book down in frustration and anger. The book is about a upper-middle class family that seems to have it all; nice home, successful careers, well behaved children. When the mother, returning home early from a business trip, discovers her husband having sex with their thirteen year old daughter, their idilic life is shattered. This is where I started to hate the book. The mother's reaction was not that of a protective mother or a woman who we are led to believe is grounded in the Word of God. She starts to question and search for "anything that would indicate that she (the daughter) didn't enjoy what Khalil(the father) did to her." Throughout the first part of the book, the main character, whines about what her husband did to her. She keeps the children out of school, does not report to the police and only goes to the "clinic" after she fears her daughter may be pregnant. There is even a scene where the mother, who, after the daughter asks her mother for some privacy while she undresses, tells her daughter "You don't have anything that I don't have. If you can let your daddy see your naked behind, then this should be a walk in the park." This is not something anyone, especially a woman of God, should say to a thirteen year old who has been RAPED. She moves in with her twin who is not saved, and virtually separates herself from the church because she fears what the other church folk will say. This book does not speak well for Christians or how they may react in a crisis situation. The Bible passages felt like they were thrown in just so this book could be considered a Christian novel. It did not speak to me or uplift me at all. The main character makes bad choice after bad choice, buying a gun; shooting at her husband; allowing her daughter to give up therapy...the list goes on. Periodically, she goes to the Bible for a Word to lift her spirits. In the end, the daughter traps her father in his own web and everything ends on an up note... albeit, a false note. I am so glad I got the book from the library!

If the author did her homework, the book doesn't speak well for the laws of the state the story takes place (Mich.) I live in a state where, if you bring a minor in for an examination for sexual assault, the physican is mandated to report it to the police. I thought that was the case with all the states...What's wrong here?

I gave the book three stars because it was a good effort. It did get my blood boiling, but.... I don't know if I would read anything else by this author in the future.