Customer Reviews

Sunday Brunch

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This was a wonderful novel that showed the problems and iniquities that women face everyday. I appreciated the fact that these were real characters we all know: sophisticated, career-minded, materialistic(Jewel), dedicated, spiritual, self-absorbed, yet all were real. This story displayed crisis, conflict and tension that all 'girls' go through, but the most wonderful thing about SB is that it had a spiritual message weaved throughout the story!

Readers will love and identify with all the characters as well as the storyline. Everyday we are faced with the ways of the world and as the central character proves over and over again,by praying for and with her friends, we can survive the worst that life has to offer if we just lift our hearts in prayer.

If you don't do anything else read this book for it's spiritual foundation and to find out about banana pudding!(ha-ha) I thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Jarrett's novel and would recommend that men and women read it.

Without giving away the end I'll just say it was refreshing to have an author reaffirm the fact that it is possible to have Happily Ever After novels. Bravo! Ms. Jarrett and I hope that you are already working on your second spirtual based novel.

Much love and support to Norma Jarret. I enjoyed this novel very much. This story is about ambitious women and the men in their lives.

Lexi is the connection to all her friends. She's spiritially grounded. Wondering why God is answering all her prayers for her friends but not her's.

Angel doesn't believe in God until she receives some disappointing news. She doesn't want to give into love again and be hurt.

Jewel is very irresponsible and materialistic. She needs to be on a budget. Kevin came in her life at the right time.

Jermane is married to a man that loves his job. He hasn't been spending alot of time with her. She feels a need to define herself and her future. The transformation begins when she meets Naegel.

Capri is a very talented attorney who isn't looking for love until she finally gives Anthony a chance.

Once again, I loved this book from cover to cover. I wish this author much success. I'm not sure what book one of the readers read but I disagree with the review. Keep the faith Norma. Be Blessed.

I recently read this book, thanks to my mom. After looking at the cover & reading the description on the back I expected a book about friendship and relationships. I also had an inkling that religion would be featured in this book. This did not bother me, as I'm semi-religious. But if you're someone who isn't open/comfortable to talk/read on religion, as I can see by past readers comments, I'd say this book wouldn't be for you.

I was right on target on what the book was to be about. I thoroughly enjoyed peeking in on these 5 ladies lives as they were each struggling with something- whether it be a marriage, a job, financial status or religion. I thought the subject of religion was tame enough- I don't think it would offend most people. It was a change of pace for sure to read a book that in a way gave advice to the reader about how to handle the situations in their lives from a religious perspective. It was in a way motivational and inspiring- since the difficulties these ladies faced, many of us also face. If nothing else- I think the religion perspective written about will make the reader think.

I enjoyed each of the characters and their personal stories. I'd recommend this book, again, as long as your open to religion discussion and if you enjoy reading about women's friendships. Nice novel for a first-time author!

Sunday Brunch by Norma Jarrett is a cute, little story about sister friends who meet in Law School and continue their friendship years later to include a Weekly Sunday Brunch. It's an enlightening story about female friendship, relationships, love, hope, courage and faith. The group of five friends Lexi, Capri, Jermane, Angel and Jewel while very different in personalities are all searching for self-truth, romantic love and the keys to happiness. Through all their trials and tribulations, their friendship, support of each other and eventual faith in God helps them to cope with everyday living.

Lexi, the main character, who is the connecting link to the other 4 friends, is the primary narrative for Sunday Brunch. Lexi is the one whom the others can always depend on because they believe that she's the most together one. However, Lexi has concerns that include being single, finding a Christian Filled brother who wants the same things that she desires along with worries regarding the ongoing existence of her private practice. Capri is the business savvy sister with a sharp legal mind but who's afraid to open her heart to love. Jermane is married but her husband Rex is working too much and not giving her enough attention. Angel is divorced; she believes that men are only good for two things. Jewel has a law degree which she has never used, and champagne taste on a Volkswagen budget which more than not keeps her in debt and looking for Prince Charming to ride in and rescue her ...from herself.

Sunday Brunch is an easy read that will sometimes test your patience as you wonder "can these sistas please handle their personal affairs as well as they handle their professional lives", "can they just make a decision to give a good brother a chance without agonizing over whether or now he's going to mistreat them" and "are they strong enough to show me and not always tell me that they're going to let go and let God take care of the situation".

Sunday Brunch depicts friendship between women and the decisions women make in regards to their romantic relationships and is a cute, little story with a dash of spirituality told in an informal, casual, conversational style. Sunday Brunch left me feeling content and happy that I read it.

Renew your faith in sprituality, men, and sister hood. This book will take you there! I highly recommend this book to all looking for a good wholesome read. My book club read it and had a Sunday Brunch for our meeting. We ended up having a great round table conversation about the different subjects that came up in the book. It was delightful! Excellent read!
Nikkea "Auset" Lewis
Pssst Bookclub member

I was so excited to read "Sunday Brunch" that I called all around town to locate it, and planned to cozy up all night with this debut novel. The Sunday brunch ritual is one especially close to my heart; it is a perfect time to connect with girlfriends over a wonderful meal. As I settled in with Ms. Jarrett's novel, I found myself caught off guard by the constant emphasis on "God" and "the Lord" with italics and bold letters. I read her bio and understood her to be an author with a vested interest in Christianity, but I didn't expect that to be forced on the reader, along with a cursive text for brandnames like Gucci and Coach handbags. I had a hard time dealing with both spiritual references and designer names being highlighted, especially since the character development and plot were so superficial. I felt as though she was attempting to make the story deeper than it really was and that the plot was being fed to me, without allowing me to come to my own conclusions. I appreciated that all of the characters had their own very different personalities, but after one too many snide comments and constant underlying tension- I found myself wondering if they were all truly friends- or just going through the motions....

Overall I wish that the story had revolved around the women themselves and how they worked through personal and professional problems, instead I encountered modern Cinderella stories, with prince charmings riding in to save the day. I think Ms. Jarrett should spend more time on character development and less time on lunch menus and italic letters..........

This was a great way to cuddle up with a cup of coffee and dive into some great Christian girl fun reading!

This is a great book that shows how girlfriends can uplift each other and get rid of jealously! It shows how women on their Christian walk can support others that are just beginning!

Capri is the business savvy sister with a sharp legal mind but who's afraid to open her heart to love.

Jermane is married but her husband Rex is working too much and not giving her enough attention.

Angel is divorced; she believes that men are only good for two things.

Jewel has a law degree which she has never used, and champagne taste on a cheap liquor budget which keeps her in debt.

Lexi, the main character, who is the connecting link to the other 4 friends, is the primary focus for Sunday Brunch. Everyone turns to Lexi because to them, she's spiritually connected. Lexi uses her faith to bless her girlfriends. She lends each of them her shoulder every Sunday after church. However, she has her own concerns about being single, finding a Christian Filled brother who wants the same things that she desires along with worries regarding the ongoing existence of her private practice, and when she needs a shoulder, she can't find one.

Sunday Brunch was and easy and cute read. I enjoyed it from start to finish!!!!!!!

Rolanda
Nothing BUT Page Turners Book Club

Although placed in the General Fiction genre, I feel that Sunday Brunch is best categorized as Christian Fiction. As such, I think this book could hold its own in a book discussion of a church book club, and it comes conveniently packaged with discussion questions and creative tips for discussion at the end. While I felt the storyline has been done before-probably because I read extensively-I liked how it was done. I liked the inclusion of prayers and scripture in the day-to-day lives of the characters, but if you're not a Christian this might be over the top for you. Five friends, who met in law school, get together every Sunday after church for brunch. This is an opportunity for Lexi, Capri, Jewel, Jermane and Angel to catch up on the events of their week, and talk through their situations. Each lady is an individual with her own unique set of problems but feel confident enough in their friendship to be candid. The storyteller Lexi keeps this story moving. She is searching for a closer walk with God. She is portrayed as the one who keeps this camaraderie flowing. She is called upon by all of her friends and she takes each of their issues to heart and prays constantly for them. Although it appears her prayers are answered for things in her friends' lives, she believes her own needs aren't being met but she remains vigilant in her faith. Capri is the standoffish member of the brunch bunch. She's been emotionally scarred but her friends encourage her to explore a relationship; it's okay for her to let her guard down concerning love. Jewel is the extrovert in the bunch. Egregious and effervescent, she's considered "over the top" but what would a circle of friends be without the self-centered but loveable member. She too is searching for love, but not with a brother who does not have a bank account to back it. Angel is reserve. She doesn't attend church, feeling mainly that church folks are hypocrites but she doesn't knock her friend's choices. Lexi feels that she must convert Angel, but must do so in a non-preachy way. Angel has health problems and most of the book, if the reader feels any concern or bonding with the characters, Angel garners this feeling. Jermane, the last of the ladies, is probably the most sheltered. She's married to Rex, an attorney in her father's law office, and who feels he must spend time working to impress his father-in-law and not his wife. Jermane feels alone and while she has this circle of friends, they aren't exactly the company she desires. As the lives of these five women unfolds around the buffet, I gained a better understanding of what it is to be a friend. Though each woman was varied in her life experiences, the common bonds of friendship and the inclusion of God as a problem solver, listening ear, shoulder to cry on, and the sixth friend at the table made Sunday Brunch an enjoyable read. While not a caution for the next reader, I do think, this book would better be marketed to the Christian-Fiction reader.