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Unbeatable Books

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Reading for me is a great past-time activity. It allows me to center myself & be inspired by authors words where I can go on journeys with their captivating storytelling or take guidance on topics that can help me in my everyday life.
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Christian Books

 
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Forgiveness could be hard to come by if the hurt is extremely difficult to get over. This is why I was actually searching for any type of video or book to help me with sound biblical advice for the out of this world encounter I experienced personally...
FORGIVING WHAT YOU CAN'T FORGET
 
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Paul David Tripp's book can help you navigate your Christian walk with this daily devotional. His narration is rooted in the word of God.
New Morning Mercies - by Paul David Tripp (Hardcover)
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If you know Jackie Hill Perry, you know that she is a powerful woman of God. Her ability to teach on the word of God so eloquently and correctly. Her book provides a daily devotional with scriptures to feed your spirit.
Upon Waking - by Jackie Hill Perry (Hardcover)
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Pastor Sarah Jakes has a powerful testimony which she shared with us through this book. We always tend to forgive others and not ourselves. We always forget who is the great creator of our lives that helps us to carry on through our trials and tribul...
Woman Evolve

Hilarious whilst inspiring

These books I've read are a bit hilarious and they also put you on a journey of inspiration based on the author's life or experiences.

 
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Issa Rae invites us on a voyage of her upbringing. She doesn't miss a beat with the humor and give a bit of insight of her journey with her family from Africa. A must read.
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
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If you've watched her tv show, then I think you should read her book. The experiences she had as a young lady breaking into the comedy bizz is an inspiration. Her relationships with friends and family were also touched on a bit through several chapte...
She Memes Well
 
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Yvonne is funny, you can't touch her on that. But, her journey with Jesus makes it all sweeter. After reading this I thought that this a great read for young Christians. God is with us in every aspect of our lives and Ms. Orji was able to exemplify t...
Bamboozled by Jesus

Biographies

Biographies to me are timeless books that you have in either a hardcover or paperback form. 

 
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The Kennedys family sparked my interest a few years ago whilst I employed at the library. I have even re-read it several times. I am hoping to go even further to get more insight into their lives. If you're looking for a great biography this is on th...
The Kennedy Curse by Edward Klein
 
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Nobody can top Trevor Noah for relaying their life story in the most insanely humorous manner. Believe me when I say that I couldn't put this book down.
Born A Crime
 
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The Rwandan genocide was a harrowing part of history. Immaculée Ilibagiza was able to recount her life in Rwanda in a manner that I wanted cry with every page turn.
Left to Tell

Novels

These are some novels that I actually talk to my friends about. It must be shared to others in my opinion.

 
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The pages come alive for me with To Kill A Mockingbird. My emotions were stirred and I could never forget reading this book.
To Kill A Mockingbird
 
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When one of your favorite books turn into a movie you are in your glee. Sophie had me in stiches with the drama and the love life of our dear Becky.
Confessions of a Shopaholic
 
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The Unhoneymooners is cheeky and funny in my opinion. Christina did a great job of engaging the reader and I am looking to see what other books she has written.
The Unhoneymooners

Caribbean Literature

These were books a long time ago but, have been strongly embedded in my memory.

 
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A captivating Caribbean story about a young East Indian man who was married off at the age of 16 years. Sadly, this was the tradition in the Caribbean but, you'd get an insight as to how Trinidad (as well as other islands) during the 1930s was as wri...
A Brighter Sun a book by Samuel Selvon
 
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Nestled in the beautiful twin island of Trinidad and Tobago a young man's heart is in conflict as he is in love with two young ladies. The added struggle is where he had to be forced into taking up more responsibilities at home.
Green Days by the River a book by Michael Anthony