Dogism (Paperback)

by Mark Anthony (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
"Off the chain! Dogism is honest and tastefully written... Readers will love it!" -- Erick Gray, Author of Booty Call

"Whew!! Dogism is one of the best stories ever! Mark Anthony’s urban literary genius shines brightly!" -- Winston Chapman, Essence Magazine Best-Selling Author of Caught Up!

Product Description
Lance Thomas is a sexy, young black male who has it all; a high paying blue collar career, a home in Queens, New York, two cars, a son, and a beautiful wife. However, after getting married at a very young age he realizes that he is afflicted with DOGISM, a distorted sexuality that causes men to stray and be unfaithful in their relationships with women. You will not stop turning the pages as you read and witness Lance as he juggles God, a wife, a son, and a new mistress, all the while trying to end his dealings with a past drama-filled stripper who is obsessed with him. In the midst of drama and deception, Lance realizes that eventually every dog has his day. This must read novel takes you through a journey in the life, mind, and emotions of a man, showing that at times even dogs, with their distorted sexuality have a conscience.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 290 pages
• Publisher: Q-Boro Books (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097530660X
• ISBN-13: 978-0975306604
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #634,967 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nothing But The Dog In Me, October 8, 2004

By	The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

Why would a happily married, God-fearing, father who appears to have it all: a well paying job, nice home, and two cars, cheat? DOGISM by Mark Anthony, gives us some insight on an affliction quite a few men have, which is the need to be unfaithful in their relationships.

Lance and Nicole Thomas have been married for five years. They have a four year old son named LL and are both active in their church. From the outside looking in they appear to have it all, but all that glitters isn't gold and Lance is living a double life.

Lance and his mistress Scarlet have been together for the duration of his marriage. Scarlet, a stripper, has a serious obsession for Lance, and will not let him go by any means. No matter how hard Lance tries not to allow his eyes to wander, he ends up doing so anyway. In the process, he meets a new possible mistress and sets his sights on making her his woman.

Lance ends up juggling his job, wife, son, God and his mistress and soon realizes it may be more stress that it's worth. Will Lance make the right decision and end any and all affairs? Or will he succumb to every pretty woman who crosses his path? Will Nicole find out the truth about her husband? Or will she think he is the faithful husband he portrays.

If you want some insight on why men cheat, then pick up this book. Granted it is a work of fiction, but there are several truths which allow you to get into a cheating man's heart and mind, and see why they do what they do.

Reviewed by Eraina B. Tinnin
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sexual Demons, October 24, 2004

By	LOCKSIE "ARC Book Club Inc" (ARCBOOKCLUBINC.com) - See all my reviews

This book started off a little slow. The main character Lance thinks he's "the man" all he can see are womens body measurments, Turns out this book has an enlighten aspect.
The story takes place in Queens, N.Y. where Lance Thomas is married with a son. He portrays the loving church going husband and father. But behind his handsome exterior there are inner demons present. Lance has more than an eye for the ladies...he has "DOGISM". He can't help himself, every good looking girl with a slamming body that he meets he has to have.
This leads to infidelity, lies and drama! His poor wife Nicole is clueless, she doesnt even know this man she has been married to for five years! Read this book and go inside the mind of an adulterer, who wants to accept god into his life but is strggling with his sexual demons. Lots of spiritual messages sprinkled thoughout this novel. A must read for women and men.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The "Scarlett" Letter, May 21, 2005

By	MyMelody (Philadelphia, Pa.) - See all my reviews

This book was a definite step up from Mark's debut novel Paper Chasers(which I will admit only having read 6 pages because I just couldn't get into it) I thought his view on women was accurate, and pretty funny considering those are the types of women you see in the average video on a daily basis. The situation, and the way the story was told made me wonder of Mark was telling his own story. Although I could have done without all the references to the bible, it showed that although the main character was a dog, he did have some morals and knew what he was doing was unacceptable. Scarlett was that CHICK, and when she slashed his tires I just about died. Life lessons are a b*tch, and you would think he would have learned from that. Overall, the book was pretty good, and I would like to know what happened after the baby, and all the drama with Scarlett because she doesn't seem like the type to just walk away.