Naked Love

by Darnella Ford

In this powerful novel of love, longing, and betrayal, thirty-two-year-old Adrian Cage, who has just jumped from the roof of the Landmark II building in downtown Chicago, shares her tragic life story, from her painful childhood to her nightmarish marriage, as she hurtles to her death. Original.

290 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2007

About the author

Darnella Ford is a bestselling author known for her ability to craft raw and compelling narratives. She gained recognition as the Best New Voice of 2003 and has written five bestselling novels, including Finding Me, which was nominated for the 2010 Stonewall Literary Award.
In 2006, her life took a transformative turn when she began an intensive three-year study in Quantum Physics, Neuroscience, and Neurobiology under leading physicists. Inspired by these studies and her personal journey, she launched Journey to Worthy in 2008—an initiative aimed at expanding self-awareness and promoting self-worth. Rooted in the principles of quantum science, the program reaches diverse audiences, from inner-city communities and prisons to corporate settings, advocating the message: You are worthy!
A key component of the initiative is Beautiful, a program designed to help teenage girls explore self-esteem and authentic beauty. Ford’s vision is to make the understanding of self-worth as culturally ingrained as modern technology and social media. Dedicated to empowering individuals, she continues her work in pursuit of truth and the realization of human potential.

Reviews

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this in one afternoon. I liked the format of a "suicide novel", reflecting on her life as she's descending to the pavement. However, I didn't find Adrian a very likeable character, even if she had a completely messed up life. It's too bad she and Anthem didn't have real time together in the early days. Perhaps things would have turned out differently.

[Valarie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had a hard time getting into this book so I did not finish reading. The cover shows a handsome black man but all the characters in the first few chapters are described as though they are caucasian with the ecxeption of the one guy described as mixed. Not a problem, but I was expecting this to be a book about african american characters.

[T M · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read all 4 of her books. This was pretty good. Her books always have some weird and dysfunctional family thing going on. I'd recommend this one, but definitely read her others. They always leave me with a strange feeling...

[Nicole Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it.I read it in 2 days. It took you through twist and turns, ups and downs...it kept me involved and intune. I stilled was able to guess a few parts...but it did catch me off guard at times also. The whole story of her life told in a few seconds! It was great! Kudos!

[Shelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review will be posted on my blog.