Camilla's Roses

Camilla's Roses by Bernice L. McFadden

I don't know how I missed this particular book in 2004, because I thought I had read all of Bernice McFadden's novels. Needless to say, I checked it out of the library and I'm currently reading it now, and I must admit, I am intrigued as to what will become of the remaining characters, as I've already witnessed the destruction of a mentally challenged woman's beauty inside & out, following a terrible accident that claim the lives of her husband and unborn child... Oops, I don't want to spoil it for others.

However, here's a synopsis of what this book has to offer: Camilla has been estranged from her unruly family since she went to college, leaving behind a drug-addicted mother, a grandmother raising scads of abandoned grandchildren, and an addled great-aunt. Ashamed of her family and her race, she lightened her skin and adopted a false background. She is living a complete lie when tragedy strikes, and she discovers... Oops! again, I've said to much.

Bernice McFadden the author of Sugar, The Warmest December, and This Bitter Earth captivates her readers attention and won't let it go until the absolute end of her compelling stories.
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Say You're One of Them

Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan
I am enjoying this wonderful literary find on audio. The Author, Uwem Akpan has done such a great job writing & creating such believable characters in this jubilantly acclaimed collection demonstrating the wisdom and resilience of children.
Additionally, the narrators:Robin Miles, Dion Graham, Kevin Free do such a wonderful job of bringing this story to life.

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NEW HEALTH CARE BILL THE AFFECTS IT MAY HAVE ON YOU

 

Once President Obama signs the new health care bill into law on Tuesday 23 March 2010, most Americans will see some immediate changes.

However, other changes, including mandated coverage for all U.S. residents, will take years to take effect. 

To see which benefits will start immediately and which will begin in 2014  Click here for an interactive guide.

Banir Ganatra – An Inclusive Philanthropist and More

Banir Ganatra is one of those individuals that reiterates through his actions that philanthropy isn’t exclusive to the rich and/or elderly, this young man empathizes through thought and deeds that self-development and humanity are the incentives that drive him.  Banir Ganatra, not only shares the belief & teachings of Tony Robbins who believes in the doctrine that happiness and success comes first to those who are most interested in helping others; but Ganatra is also a graduate of the Tony Robbins Mastery University.

Raised in Southern California, Banir Ganatra received his degree from San Diego State University in 2001.  Thereafter, Mr. Ganatra went into commercial real estate.   At the young age of 24 years old Banir Ganatra founded Equity Financial Group (EFG) and combined with his marketing insights and customer service strategies he managed to propel EFG into a multi-million dollar financial lending group.

Banir Ganatra’s passion for giving back is shown through his generous efforts; when his mother was stricken with a serious disease, the trauma made such an impact on him that he made significant contributions to medical research conducted at the University of California at Irvine.  When Banir Ganatra was informed by a family member who lives in India of the need for basic dental services, he used his connections with SoCalSmiles Dentistry to open a chartable dental clinic in Anandpur, one of the neediest cities in India.  Locally, he has contributed to the established of a homeless shelter that was located in the Armory in Santa Ana California.