Too Real For Fiction [Paperback]

Thomastrius L Williams (Author), Olivia R. Wallace (Preface)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 12, 2009

A true story about overcoming life challenges. An inspirational wild journey that will draw you in until the very last page.

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About the Author

Thomastrius L. Williams is making her debut as an author; however she is not new to the literary world. Williams, originally from a Chicago suburb, has been developing her love for writing since grammar school. Williams graduated from Syracuse University's Speech Communication Department, followed by a Master Degree in Communication Management from Keller School of Management. In 2008, Williams began a small business venture called Pride Pillows, creating a successful custom body pillow company. Williams now resides in Atlanta, GA with her husband and three children. The story of her journey is truly an amazing one. Williams intends to continue writing, as well as provide motivational speeches to inspire others pursuing their educational goals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 342 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (November 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1449900763
• ISBN-13: 978-1449900762
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,122,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Crash & Burn, December 26, 2010

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OOSA Online Book Club "O.O.S.A. Gets It Read!" (World Wide Web, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Too Real For Fiction (Paperback)

`Too Real for Fiction: A Memoir' by Thomastrius L. Williams details the life of teen Ladae Connor. When her mother remarries, Ladae feels as if her life is like a revolving door as she has to move from her old neighborhood, leave her friends, attend a new school and adjust to a new stepfather and siblings. With so much going on, it's a wonder that Ladae is able to function. That is until her hormones begin to emerge and she discovers boys!

Ladae is adventurous, experimental and rarely boy free. She spends her free time sneaking off and when she and her mother continue to bump heads, she decides it`s best that she leave home. Even as she maneuvers the streets like a `wild child,' she continues to excel in school and keep a job. But the drama with the boys in her life is usually the one thing she can't seem to resolve. When she graduates high school, she feels conflicted as her love life is headed in the opposite direction. Will her heart dissuade her from making it?

I tried reading this book some time ago and put it down. In my opinion, a memoir should be told by someone famous who has lived a fabulous life. While Ladae has had some difficult moments, the story is flat, incomplete and in desperate need of editing as the story has many, many errors. There was word confusion (waive/wave and we're/ were). Because of the substantial errors, as a Chicagoan, I couldn't help but wonder if she misspelled the cities, Evansville for Evanston and Smokie for Skokie, unintentionally or on purpose. It wasn't until the very end of the book that I was able to celebrate as Ladae finished foolishly following behind some man and was able to understand what was indeed needed to participate in a real relationship. Promiscuous, naïve, yet persistent with her education was the saving grace, as Ladae pushed to remove the stigma of being a statistic.

In its current state, I can't see myself recommending 'Too Real for Fiction: A Memoir' and would instead recommend the author invest in editing as well as remove the word memoir from the title. I do LOVE the acknowledgments.

Reviewed by: Crystal
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5.0 out of 5 stars Young, Black Teen Girl Goes Through Some Things! This is NOT on Prime Time Television!, April 12, 2010

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Denise Bolds "Lion Who Reads A Lot!" (New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Too Real For Fiction (Paperback)

Ladae Willimas delivers a gripping story that all young people should read. Her story is one of hope and empowerment. Ladae brings forth a diversity of the many dysfunctional issues that occur in the home and Ms. Williams delivers her real life story in a style that is clear, very dynamic and at the same time incites the reader to ask MANY questions.

This story is for black male and female teens and delivers several messages of hope and empowerment. This story is for parents and adults who want to understand the world of teens. I STRONGLY recommend this book to youth groups, homes and classes! Ladae's "Too Real For Fiction" is now on my personal book shelf! Want to open up a conversation with a yung person? Start by giving them this book! Teen pregnancy is not the end of a young person's life. A runaway does not have to do drugs or engage in prostitution - read this book and get empowered!

I am proud to have interviewed Ladae Williams on my blog talk radio show - where we discuss "Too Real For Fiction" in great detail!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A definite "Good Read"!, October 6, 2010

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This review is from: Too Real For Fiction (Paperback)

The Author did an exceptional job on relating to her readers. From the time; I removed the book from it packaging, I could not put it down. Each page made me more curious to know what happened next. She showed me that everyone has trials and tribulations of a young woman. The end result is what you have to show for it. No matter what obstacles that boldly stood in her way (emotionally, physically etc) she showed that if you have a goal stick to it. The journey will be hard but it will pay off in the end. This book should be in the 2010 school system because the teens today don't have a clue. I congratulate the author with a job well done!