Til Debt Do Us Part (Urban Christian) [Paperback]

Michelle Larks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2009 | Series: Urban Christian

Life was easy for Nichole Singleton, with a voice like an angel, a job she adores, and a church she has called home since her teens. While Jeffrey, Nichole's loving husband, has control over the life they are living, Nichole still feels blessed. . .until her gambling "hobby" turns into a personal cross to bear that threatens to destroy her marriage.

Through her trials and tribulations, will Nichole remember to put her trust in God and reaffirm her faith in the Lord, or will she see her marriage and gambling habit as bigger than even the God she serves?

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Urban Trade Paper; 1 edition (June 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 160162994X
• ISBN-13: 978-1601629944
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,263,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michelle Larks was born and raised in the Windy City, Chicago. She graduated from South Shore High School and attended the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle.

Michelle is married and the mother of two beautiful adult daughters. She was employed in the IT field for thirty plus years and now writes full-time.

Michelle is the author of; A Myriad Of Emotions, Crisis Mode, Mirrored Images, Who's Your Daddy, Keeping Misery Company, The Legacies, Til Debt Do Us Part and Faith. She has contributed to two anthologies, Blended Families and A Midnight Clear.

Michelle is currently working on a sequel to Keeping Misery Company titled, Letting Misery Go.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars When Money is the Least of your Worries, June 30, 2009

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This review is from: Til Debt Do Us Part (Urban Christian) (Paperback)

'Til Debt Do Us Part" is an interesting integration of gambling addiction and spiritual counseling. The development of the story line becomes the focus on stressors to a marriage and the strength required of a family to weather some "storms in life." Because this is Christian fiction, I think the author "hedged" on some of the reactions of the characters. Nevertheless it was an audacious attempt to have a woman addicted and not for the most obvious reasons. The only thing keeping this from being a 5-star read is uneven development. So much emphasis was on the main character and addiction that other problems surrounding the situation didn't get equal billing, all of which could have been as devastating. This is an emotional roller coaster but was too mundane and appeasing in conclusion.

I would look forward to reading this author, again.

Reviewed by: Gail

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets, April 15, 2009

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This review is from: Til Debt Do Us Part (Urban Christian) (Paperback)

When Nikki and Jeff married, Jeff devised a five-year plan for their life together. During the first five years, they were to lay the groundwork for a life financially stable enough for them to start a family. At the core of having a five-year financial plan was Jeff's desire to never live in poverty. Though Jeff's plan was a good one, he became tenacious about following it and, as a result, he was viewed as controlling by both Nikki and her friends. However, unbeknownst to Nikki, Jeff also had a backup plan.

On the other hand, Nikki felt inadequate due to the plan and Jeff persistence on following it. She felt Jeff was not very trusting with her in their financial affairs and secretly, she wanted a child now versus waiting a few years. Instead of communicating her concerns with Jeff, she chose subterfuge to get him to allow her to contribute to their monthly financial planning.

Still feeling somewhat inadequate and under pressure not to mess up, Nikki develops an outlet which pushes them into financial jeopardy and it becomes a race against time to keep Jeff from finding out. But, like the saying goes, "what's done in the dark, shall come to the light." When the secrets unfold, Nikki gets busted in a major way and their marriage hangs in the balance. Nikki and Jeff will have to depend on all that is Holy to bring them through. They each learn a lesson in what marriage vows truly mean. Can they look beyond self to see the bigger struggle looming?

In `TIL DEBT DO US PART, Michelle Larks has written a powerful and very real testament to the trials and tribulations couples can go through trying to make a marriage work financially, emotionally and spiritually. She uses her writing skills to weave a very believable story around two of the biggest problems facing couples today: finances and a lack of communication. She presents not only the problems and the natural responses to them, but she also offers spiritual solutions. I thoroughly enjoyed this hearty read. Though predictable in some aspects, the entire journey was one surprisingly intense and inspirational ride.

Reviewed by Brenda Lisbon

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Review of Debt Do Us Part., October 4, 2011

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This review is from: Til Debt Do Us Part (Urban Christian) (Paperback)

This book brought tears to my eyes especially during the screen where the main character lost her brother and sister in law. Enjoyed the book. I would suggest it for personal reading and reflections and/or for a group bible study class. It addressed real life situations and through a review of the issued addressed by the author, one could be lead to look at their own life's challenges and seek God blessings to learn to be more like Jesus.