Spotlight Wednesday: Get Me Through by Cedric Nelms

About The Author

Cedric Nelms was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from St. Bernard High in Playa Del Rey, CA. He attended Morehouse College, where he majored in Biology, with a minor in Psychology.

Cedric has been in the ministry for 18 years and has been working in different areas of ministry, from youth ministry, men’s ministry, teaching, community development, social justice, and civic engagement. He was also the radio host of the Chosen Generation Ministry Radio Show, an internet program/podcast that deals with the intersection of culture, life, and faith. He is the lead pastor of Chosen Generation Fellowship Church, in Long Beach. In addition to that, he is the newly appointed Los Angeles City Director for World Impact, where he is actively working on being a bridge builder between Los Angeles and the Faith Based community.

Cedric has been married to Karen, for 18 years and they have been together for 20 years. They have 5 beautiful children, Erika, Jonathan, and a set of triplets, Isaiah, Khalid, and Courtney. He loves to spend time with his family, reading, watching sports, traveling, going out to eat, writing, and just having a good time!

About The Book

 

Get Me Through….The Makeover of My Life is a book for all seasons of life. It will lead you through getting out of the places that you are stuck, picking up the pieces after disruption, and releasing yourself to dream again my the future. Get Me Through is path through life’s most questionable moments.

The title of the book is purposely open-ended and ambiguous because most people are trying to get through. From Kindergarten to College, people are trying to get through school. Whether you are a high paid executive, entrepreneur, or occupying a cubicle, the daily grind of work and handling life issues is a reality. Still others are trying to get through the seasons of a relationship; the harsh winter or the warm summertime feel that relationships bring. 

On the other hand, the death of a loved one or the death of one’s self-esteem may seem like, to some, as trying to wade through a cloud of never-ending darkness. Ultimately, getting through is a part of the human experience. At some point, trying to get through is a part of everyone’s process, the only difference is each person’s process is tailor made. Even so, no matter what you are struggling to figure out, you are just trying to get through it with your character and sanity intact.

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Book Review: BJ’s Big Dream by Sonia Cunningham Leverette

Title: BJ’s Big Dream

Author: Sonia Cunningham Leverette

Rating: 4 Stars  

Purchase: Amazon.com

BJ’s Dreams by Sonia Cunningham Leverette is a wonderful children’s book about a young boy whose faith and belief motivates home to stay focused on his goal. BJ is a determined little boy who wants dreads like Bob Marley and strength like the biblical man Samson. As BJ dreams he is placed in different situations where he has to rely on his strength to make it. I enjoyed BJ’s determination and his ability to set a goal and take the necessary steps toward achieving it. This is a positive book for children because it focuses on faith, responsibility and believing in oneself. The illustrations are beautiful and following along with the story, which made me invest in BJ and his dream. Reviewed by Teresa Beasley

Book Review: Selfish Faith by Angela Whitehead

 

Selfish Faith

Angela Whitehead

Publication Date: November 18, 2014

5 Stars=Non-Stop Page Turner

Selfish Faith by Angela Whitehead reintroduces readers to Sharlee. Sharlee is now a college student working toward her goals. She has finally gotten over her high school boyfriend, Lukas only to see him on her college campus. Lukas has found God and has turned his life around. Sharlee just wished it happened sooner.

Tina is Sharlee’s roommate and a non-believer but the girls don’t let this hinder their friendship. Sharlee and Tina’s relationship is fine until she sets her eyes on Lukas. Tina is not aware that Sharlee and Lukas dated and once she finds out it causes problems for everyone. Sharlee must decide if she can handle Lukas dating someone besides herself.

Sharlee decides to visit home since her grandmother is ill and family secrets surface. Sharlee is trying to deal with college life, her grandmother getting better and her ex-boyfriend paying attention to her roommate. Can anything else go wrong?

Selfish Faith gives readers a better look into Sharlee’s life and how she handles decisions and conflicts. Sharlee stays true to her beliefs which makes readers relate to her more. This book is definitely one that young adults need to read. I recommend this book and its previous companion Whose Am I? to others.

This book was provided by the author for review purposes only.

Reviewed by Teresa Beasley

 

Book Review: Whose Am I? by Angela Whitehead

Whose Am I?

Angela Whitehead

Publication Date: November 10, 2014

5 Stars=Non-Stop Page Turner

What would you do? Sharlee is faced with this question in Whose Am I? by Angela Whitehead. Sharlee hasn’t let her family problems stop her from loving the Lord. She is raised by her grandmother who teaches her about the power of having a relationship with Him. Sharlee is a beautiful young lady who starts receiving attention from the new young man at her school.

Lukas’ attention becomes hard to ignore and soon Sharlee and Lucas are an item. As their relationship grows Lukas’s behavior starts to change. Sharlee won’t give up on her beliefs but Lukas runs out of patience. Will Sharlee give in to keep him? At their school dance everything becomes clear to Sharlee and she is faced with a hard decision.

Whose Am I is about a young lady staying to true to her beliefs. This is a book that all teenagers should read. It encompasses character, religion, purity but also shows peer pressure and how it can affect you and those around you. I definitely recommend Whose Am I? to others.

This book was provided by the author for review purposes only.

Reviewed by Teresa Beasley