"Never Say Never" is a novel about the lives four young women of a colour whose friendship dates back to childhood. It presents the story of how their lives emerged from early adolescence into adulthood. Never Say Never enhances your life with new friends who seem like old ones. Though the future can be surprising, we find out in this intriguing novel that with our surprises and often with life disappointments are many special blessings. You may be confronted with the fact that you did a lot of the things that you said you "never" would do, and sometimes you paid a stiff price for keeping some of those "never" vows. We also discover that some people in our lives and history, who were thought to be ordinary, ended up being extraordinary champions and heroes as we have an opportunity to reflect on their character and accomplishments through the window of time. Yet, through it all, life has some tremendous surprises. Yes, I keep moving to "we." That's exactly what happens as you read Never Say Never .; you find your place within the context of this powerful novel and experience the strong relationships between the characters to the very end. Dr. Victoria B. Ensley-Walton Author of The Transformation Connection and The Poet Speaks of Life This book contains some adult and language.
This book was so exciting,so real! It was so easy to get into and enjoy. Julia gives us a glimpse into the lives of four women that we could easily relate to. Each chapter felt like a talking with a girlfriend-it was personal. Julia is a gifted writer who has let us into the world of these characters, sharing their trials, triumphs and joys. I'm looking forward to her next one!
Insightful, funny, and thought provoking.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
As an avid reader I am always looking for a book that opens my eyes to new experiences. The four heroines in Never Say Never, were down to earth, likable characters that had not so typical experiences. I loved the way the author demonstrated how the choices we make in life have consequences (good or bad) that we have to live with. I would say that a great theme for this book is "You reap what you sow." I will take from this book a renewed belief in the Golden Rule.
NEVER SAY NEVER
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
NEVER SAY NEVER BY JULIA THOMAS WAS A EXCELLENT READ. NEVER SAY NEVER IS ABOUT FOUR GIRLFRIENDS WHO HAS INDURED SO MUCH GROWING UP. AMANDA COMES FROM A LINE OF EDUCATED WOMEN AND WILL STOP AT NOTHING TO SUCCEED. SHE MEETSHER MATCH WHEN SHE MEETS DR.KEN.LANAE COMES FROM A FAMILY WHO DOEN'T WANT HER BUT WITH THE LOVE OF HER PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER JEAN HER MAKES A TURN FOR THE BEST.MONIQUE COMES FROM A GOOD FAMILY BUT WHEN HER PARENTS DIE SHE DISCOVERS THAT THEY HAVE BEEN KEEPING A SECRET FROM HER. CELESTE IS JUST LOOKING FOR LOVE AND IS BLINDED BY IT. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK BECAUSE IT IS NOT ONLY ABOUT FRIENDSHIP. IT SHOWS THAT IF YOU HAVE FAITH AND TRUST IN GOD YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING. MS. THOMAS DID A EXCELLENT WITH THIS NOVEL. THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE URBAN BOOK BUT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN.WILL THESE LADIES BE ABLE TO FIND LOVE AND HAPPINESS? WILL THERE PAST BE THERE DEMISE? I GIVE THIS BOOK 5 STARS 5 STAR REVIEW BY RASHEEMAH AKA MISTIC
Couldn't put it down.........
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I give this book a 5 star.....I couldn't put it down. It was very good and entertaining you never knew what to expect. I think Julia Thomas is a great story teller and I can't wait until she writes the next one. Good luck.....
Never Say Never
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Amanda, LaNae, Celeste and Monique are four highly gifted and successful women, but past issues prevent them from recognizing their worth. Rejection and insecurity drive them to place their happiness and worth into the hands of the wrong people who lead them up a pinnacle them dangle them over the cliff. Just when they loose the grip, God steps in. Never Say Never 'Cause Sometimes We Do the Very Think We Said We Would Never Do!' the debut novel by Julia Thomas, will take you on a journey and cause you stand back and analyze your life and the decisions you've made and the motives behind them. Through Ms. Thomas' storytelling, you can hear your grandmother whisper in your ear, "Just keep on living," or "All things will be revealed in time." I recommend this novel to everyone who enjoys a good story about real life.
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