Things IN Between [Paperback]

Portis Nathanial (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 2004

Synopsis of Things IN Between Born premature to a former prostitute and a pimp; Cameron's life history has not been one of many supportive relatives or positive influence. With a mother addicted to drugs, and a father who never supported him or his older brothers in anyway and placed in and out of children homes on some of the harshest streets of Detroit Michigan, Cameron was forced to gain his independence at an early age and has been maintaining it every since. Cameron's two older brothers, both convicted felons, have already added truth to the theory that most inner city males never see the success of the American Dream. When the only positive influence in Cameron's life encourages him to go to college then suddenly dies during his freshman year of college, he is left hundreds of miles from home in a world that he's not custom to with only himself to depend on. While working his way through college and living off weekly pay check advancements Cameron experiences financial and emotional hardships that the average college student would never imagine. Barely living above poverty and in the worst projects in the city Cameron witness murder and drug activity, but the worse blow comes from his own drug strung mother which will change his life forever. Will Cameron allow the Thing IN Between to alter his future dreams of becoming a successful chemist? Filled with twists, turns, and shocking revelations all followed by a surprising ending. Things IN Between will certainly be one that will make you want call up your book club friends to chat about. Nathanial Portis holds no punches in his first published Novel which is destined to be a hit among readers. www.Nathanialportis.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Quick Press Publications (April 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976037203
• ISBN-13: 978-0976037200
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,876,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Read, April 9, 2005

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Y. Hunt (Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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I was pleseantly surprised when reading this book. These days, books are so carelessly put together with no thoughts of keeping the reader engaged. "Things In Between" kept me engaged. I routed for Cameron and felt his pain...and the ending....you will not be disappointed. Good book, Nathanial!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Keept my attention, March 11, 2005

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Barbra T. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Things IN Between (Paperback)

This was a wonderful story line and I loved the characters. I met Nathanial at a book signing at Howard University and I told him that if the book was good that I would write a review and since I am a woman of my word I must commit. There were great lessons to be learned in the book and I can't wait to pass it on to my Grandson to read.

Barbra

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book stole my weekend TV time., July 27, 2005

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Andre Wicker (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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It was a Friday when I heard about "Things in Between" and I bought it with my last few dollars. It was well worth it. I was captured by the great story. All my awake time, when I wasn't doing weekend chores, I was unceasingly reading the book. Books like these make TV a second Choice. I never did get to watch TV that weekend. I very much look forward to reading the author's next work.