Download or read book Why Jermaine written by Jermaine J Jones and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why Jermaine highlights some of the impactful encounters that Jermaine Jones has been blessed with over the last ten years. Ten years ago, Jermaine found himself at his lowest point. Recently being laid off, bills piling up, fighting depression and wondering why he should even go on - Jermaine decided to make a change. He promised himself and God that if he could fight through these challenges that he would never miss an opportunity to inspire others to make the best of every situation in which they may find themselves.
Download or read book You Are Not Alone written by Jermaine Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-14 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, an intimate, loving portrait of Michael Jackson--Jermaine Jackson illuminates the private man like never before and offers unrivaled access into a rarefied world. Jermaine Jackson--older than Michael by four years--offers a keenly observed memoir tracing his brother's life starting from their shared childhood and extending through the Jackson 5 years, Michael's phenomenal solo career, his loves, his suffering, and his tragic end. It is a sophisticated, no-holds-barred examination of the man, aimed at fostering a true and final understanding of who he was, what he was, and what shaped him. Jermaine knows the real Michael as only a brother can. In this raw, honest, and poignant account, he reveals Michael the private person, not Michael "the King of Pop." He doesn't flinch from tackling the tough issues: the torrid press, the scandals, the allegations, the court cases, the internal politics, the ill-fated This Is It tour, and the disturbing developments in the days leading up to Michael's death. But where previous works have presented only thin versions of a media construct, he provides a rare glimpse into the complex heart, mind, and soul of a brilliant but sometimes troubled entertainer. As a witness to history on the inside, Jermaine is the only person qualified to deliver the real Michael and reveal what made him tick, his private opinions and unseen emotions through the most headline-making episodes of his life. Now with an emotional afterword addressing 2011's dramatic Conrad Murray trial, this biography is filled with keen insight, rich anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes detail. You Are Not Alone is the book for any true Michael Jackson fan and for anyone trying to make sense of the artist whose death was so premature.
Download or read book Tumelo written by Jermaine Huddleston and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Abandoned” by his family and not knowing any other life besides chattel slavery, Tumelo places pieces of his past to create his present situation. Once discovering many answers, he realizes there’s more to his story. Tumelo, in search for his “why,” embarks on a journey that will take you below the depths of the Atlantic Ocean and into foreign land. His journey is guaranteed to make you leave a trail of tears. Time for an adventure!
Download or read book The Stars Beneath Our Feet written by David Barclay Moore and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The right story at the right time. . . . It’s not just a narrative; it’s an experience. It’s the novel we’ve been waiting for." —The New York Times A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity. Winner of the Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award for New Talent and soon to be a major motion picture directed by Michael B. Jordan! It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. They’re still reeling from his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lolly’s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward. His path isn’t clear—and the pressure to join a “crew,” as his brother did, is always there. When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. But building a fantastical Lego city at the community center provides Lolly with an escape—and an unexpected bridge back to the world. David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge—of adolescence, of grief, of violence—and shows how Lolly’s inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors. A New York Times Notable Book A Time Magazine Top 10 Children's Books of the Year A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of the Year Six Starred Reviews “A fast and furious read in which we meet some amazing people, people that stay with us. David Barclay Moore is an exciting new voice. We definitely haven’t heard the last of his brilliance.” —Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award–winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming “The Stars Beneath Our Feet is about the weight of the world on the back of a child, and the creative tools necessary to alleviate that pressure. I found myself rooting for Lolly, and you will too.” —Jason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Winner for As Brave As You
Download or read book Unopened Books written by Jermaine D. Gassaway and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-27 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unfathomable rate of Black males in education should result in a national call to action. Across the country Black males represent only 2% of the teaching workforce. By the year 2024, minority students will be the majority, yet our current education workforce does not reflect this growing trend in what has been called "The Browning of America." Why is it acceptable that a student can matriculate from Kindergarten through twelfth grade and not have one Black male as his or her teacher? Why has it been a challenge to recruit and in many instances retain Black males in the classroom? Unopened Books explains what is referenced in the book as the Five Black Male Deterrents in Education. Through the personal narrative of Jermaine D. Gassaway, a native Washingtonian, educator, and school leader; coupled with practical solutions, Unopened Books provides insight to multiply the 2%. It is intended to not only be a provocative conversation starter but an actionable approach to increase the number of Black men in the classroom.
Download or read book Young Rich and Dangerous written by Jermaine Dupri and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A behind-the-scenes account of the platinum musical producer and songwriter traces his first productions as a teen, his education in the music business, and his experiences with such artists as Lil Jon, Mariah Carey, and Kriss Kross.
Download or read book Change for a Twenty written by Shamontiel L. Vaughn and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-03-17 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up is hard enough, but when six completely opposite people meet to argue, cry, laugh, pledge, fight, and hang together on a Historically Black College campus, a bond is formed. Seleste is a college junior with her own place, no boyfriend, and determined to hold on to her virginity. Her best friend, Cara, is a college junior who lives in the dorms, has an on-again off-again boyfriend, Arnez, and thinks sex is the answer to all her problems. Travis, nicknamed Memo, is a troubled senior from New York who came to Chicago, running from his father's past as a crooked cop. Jermaine wants to join a fraternity and O wants to get rid of the Super Senior trait he's earned. Change for a Twenty is a fiction novel set in Chicago about six college friends, two nemeses, and the path to adulthood. E-book available here for $5.00 Hardcover available here for $20.50
Download or read book The Secrets They Kept 4 written by Rhonda Evans and published by Mahogany Publications. This book was released on with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Christianity and Wokeness written by Owen Strachan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world that is "woke," how many Christians are actually awake? This short, theologically sound primer is a resource for pastors, ministry leaders, community leaders, and other thinking Christians that explains carefully and clearly what Critical Race Theory and wokeness truly are, what the Bible teaches about race and ethnicity, why wokeness is distinct from Christianity and should be rejected, and how the church can work for unity based in the gospel of grace. Owen Strachan is a respected Reformed theologian and thought leader who can help Christians: Better understand Critical Race Theory, something very few do; Understand the high stakes—for the church and society at large—of wokeness as a movement; Think through America’s complex past with nuance and sensitivity; Study how God has made humanity one through the imago Dei; Grasp the beauty of the biblical doctrine of ethnicity and “race”; and Be ready to work for unity in perilous times
Download or read book Supervillainess written by Lizzy Ford and published by Lizzy Ford. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes both parts ("It's Not Easy Being Evil" & "It's Not Easy Being Good" Sand City, a town in the Pacific Northwest, where the rents are too high and the rain never stops. On the surface, it appears normal – except this city is run by General Savage, an alleged supervillain. Fleeing Chicago and the disastrous mistakes of his past, Doctor Kimber Wellington accepts a job at the only hospital willing to hire him. Grateful for a second chance, he ignores the city’s strange obsession with supervillains. That is, until the daughter of General Savage nearly dies in his arms. Kimber couldn’t be any more different than Reader, the self-professed supervillainess-in-training, who insists she has superpowers that just so happen not to work around him. She’s deranged, violent, abrasive – and has never known kindness from anyone else. Unfortunately, helping her places Kimber in the crosshairs of Reader’s arch-nemesis. Drawn to the part of her that’s good yet horrified by her dark, violent world, Kimber finds himself at a crossroads: become Sand City’s superhero, at the potential cost of his own life, or abandon the city, the people and the compelling supervillainess who need him.
Download or read book Success Starts Here written by Jermaine L. Jenkins and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jermaine Jenkins has written a very savvy and practical guide to teach and remind everyone the basics areas of life they need to be focused on to become and remain successful in life. Jermaine does not recall one person taking the time to teach him about credit scores, taxes, college, etc. so he pours his heart into this book to educate others. In Success Starts Here, Jermaine teaches and explains the importance of all these subjects. Jermaine gives simple examples of how not having a college degree or trade could affect your income over a lifetime. He gives information on how to attend college for free and receive a good income paying jobs immediately after graduating from college. Jermaine explains the importance of public speaking and why Americans should be searching for a career instead of a job. Success Starts Here is a life-style changing book. It teaches and reminds everyone of all income classes about the little things that will make your life and career successful. This book will change your thinking in a very positive way.
Download or read book A Piece of Me written by Jermaine Smith and published by Spittin' Image (5.14.97) Ent. Incorporated. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Piece of Me is a novel that revolves around the life of Bryce King and the King Family. Bryce is the oldest of four siblings who all share different relationships with their parents. Bryce's unwillingness to forgive his father for the years of verbal and physical abuse that was inflicted to his mother and his siblings now have the family facing a life changing decision.
Download or read book Christianity Corrupted written by Marshall, Jermaine J. and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2021-09-22 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Examines the development of oppressive Christian theologies and the normalization of white superiority and white privilege in the United States"--
Download or read book Drama Queen Saga written by La Jill Hunt and published by Urban Renaissance. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kayla Hopkins is young, beautiful, and can't win for losing. That's why everyone calls her the Drama Queen. She doesn't go looking for drama, it just happens to find her. Take, for instance, her love life. Kayla's not satisfied with just one man. She has two--one she's in love with and another she's pregnant by. It's a ready-made formula for disaster, but will Kayla see it before everything blows up in her face? Her track record says no, but her friends and family can only hope. Terrell Sims has just turned his life around, gotten a new job, and the girl of his dreams, but when a problem he thought he had taken care of comes back to haunt him, he might just lose everything he's worked so hard to gain.
Download or read book Satisfaction written by Jerein Jaye Harris and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My aspiration for romance inspired me to write Satisfaction. I wanted to show just how romantic and sensual I can be, especially at a young age. The readers probably missed the fact that Jermaine, which is the name of the main character in Satisfaction, is actually my middle name. I pictured myself as if I was in his situation. I wrote the book as if I was trying to get the love of my life back. I guess you could say that I based Satisfaction off my real-life experience with love. First, writing was a way to relieve my stress, and then it became a hobby when I started getting creative with it. Then I realized I could be the master of romance from the way Jermaine proposed to Nicole at the end. I did not realize how romantic I could be until I finished writing Satisfaction. I thought about what I had to do to go above and beyond for my girlfriend, my fiance, or my wife.
Download or read book Street Legal written by Bill Kent and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his fourth "Street" mystery, Bill Kent couples his knowledge as a journalist with the skills of a top-notch writer to build a world and a story that captivates the reader. When Andy Cosicki is summoned to the boss's office to describe the murder she discovered, she finds a police lieutenant and Michael McSloan, the paper's lawyer, waiting to hear her story. It requires some effort to not be distracted by McSloan's good looks, even though the scene was unforgettable—attorney Charles Muckler had been trapped in his car while a truckload of wet sand was pumped into it. Good looks are not always matched with good character, however, and it doesn't take Andy long to see beyond McSloan's gorgeous profile. She isn't all that surprised when his body is found at the foot of his high-rise apartment building. He definitely didn't jump; the only question is, which of his many enemies was the one to do the pushing? In trying to put two and two together, Andy gets caught up with her concern for McSloan's disabled young son and for another boy, who wrote to her "Mr. Action" column for help. It takes knowledgeable obituary writer Shep Ladderback to point her down the right path. The oddly matched but delightful pair is just the team to track down a killer with a serious distaste for lawyers.
Download or read book God Bless The Untouchables written by Johnnie Hall and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not since the days of Fat, Pappi Mason and the Supreme Team has a drug Cartel held a siege like atmosphere over da city. God and his sergeant at arms Bless are not your average drug dealers. God is the general who sets everything in motion, while Bless is the squeaky clean college grad and the face of the organization. Their clandestine network is built on trust, loyalty and a bond between two friends that Jesus himself couldn’t break. But like any other clandestine organization built on those principles, separation and deceit finds its way in and begins to chip away at a once unbreakable throne.
