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Boaz Brown
Author: Michelle Stimpson

Book Information
Publisher: Walk Worthy Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Rating:
8

ISBN-13: 9780446532471 - ISBN-10: 0446532479
Publication Date: 6/30/2004
Pages: 320


Other Versions of this Book: Paperback

Book Description:
In this daring debut novel, a young Christian woman finds her own racist attitudes as well as those of her family, friends, and church challenged when she is drawn to a man of a different race.

Smart-talking LaShondra Smith and her girlfriends all face the same relationship issue -- where to find a good man. They yearn to meet a strong, confident man who loves God, just like Boaz in the Bible. The problem is that they don't just want a godly man, they want a godly black man. Enter Stetson Brown, a handsome engineer and faithful man of God who matches LaShondra's wit, style, and values, but happens to be of a different race. But will LaShondra be able to overcome the beliefs that she and everyone around her supports and has grown up with, in order to open herself to the true love of Stetson and God?

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Phyllis W. (leegene59) wrote on 7/5/2008...


From a fresh new voice in fiction, this daring debut novel is about one woman's struggle between her faith,desires and deep-seated beliefs as she discovers there is no color--or boundries--to Gods's love.

Sherri C. (mother5) wrote on 1/9/2008...


a very good book

Anny P. (wolfnme) wrote on 6/5/2006...


LaShondra is looking for her Boaz just as many women are waiting on their Boaz. In Boaz Brown by Michelle Stimpson, LaShondra is a thirty-something Assistant Principal who endures all of the contemporary issues of being a single and saved woman, juggling a career and trying to keep harmony within her family. The oldest of two, she was raised to be prejudiced by default, but when her Boaz appears in another color all bets are off and an internal struggle begins causing havoc with her friendships, her family and people in general.

After living what some may consider a promiscuous lifestyle, LaShondra commits herself to the Lord and lives her life accordingly. Deeply rooted in the Word, LaShondra approaches her career and her relationships according to the text. Alternating between past and present passages we come to understand LaShondra's childhood in Black and White. After a secret is revealed about her father we further understand his behavior, his racist attitude and why it was passed on to his children.

Boaz Brown exhibits an example to women and men alike, utilizing scriptures and prayers, which are interpreted for the issues at hand. However, the Christian theme is not forced but subtly instituted to make for a great novel offering lessons on life, romance and understanding of human behavior and commitment. Kudos to Michelle Stimpson for a spirit-filled lesson.

Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves
APOOO BookClub


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