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Generational Curses
Standing at the elevator doors of the industrial style apartments in Los Angeles, California, Cynthia contemplates if she is making the right decision by surprising her boyfriend with an unexpected visit. As she goes back and forth between getting inside the elevator or going back home, she wonders how she managed to end up in such a predicament. Her life was coasting along just as planned until that fateful day after Easter Break.Cynthia Solomon is beautiful, smart, focused, ambitious, and is trying to break free of the ghosts that haunt her and her family. She comes from a strong line of women, where the men exited as quickly as they entered and she is pervaded with so much self-doubt growing up in the sleepy town of Savannah, Georgia that she clings to what she feels is her best and only asset, her intellect. Her own father checked out on the family when Cynthia, was very young and because her mother was so wrecked by the betrayal, she will not or perhaps cannot express her love for Cynthia in the way she needs and wants.Even with her dysfunctional home life, she manages to maintain some semblance of normalcy growing up, if only superficially, thanks to her younger sister Camille who loves her fiercely and her best friend Taylor who is a loud, outspoken wild child. Taylor is the complete opposite of Cynthia, it is something that Cynthia loves about her but she also secretly covets it. After Cynthia and Taylor move to Atlanta for college, Cyns' perfectly mapped out life is still moving along as planned, that is until her senior year at Emory University, when she meets this sexy New Yorker, Mitch Capleton who manages within one summer to disrupt Cyn's quiet life. "I have come to believe that some things are in the blood and try as we might to fight against it, there are things that inevitably will come to pass; even if we manage to hide ourselves behind fancy professional titles, a collection of degrees, or designer wares; somehow our destinies will surely find us."
360 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 22, 2011
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About the author
L.D. Hardy
1 book31 followersLD Hardy was born in the small rural town of Garysburg, North Carolina. Being raised in a small town helped shape her outlook on the world but it also made her eager to see what else lie outside of the confines of her hometown. As a young girl, she learned to use books to take her where her feet could not.
She was educated in the Northampton County School System until she moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to pursue higher learning at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro; she ultimately graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
After graduation, she worked in various fields trying to find her niche; from public education to finance. While work was fulfilling she never forgot her first love; writing. Currently, she is a free-lance writer for various publications but Generational Curses is her first completed novel.
Ms. Hardy currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with her dog Piper.
She was educated in the Northampton County School System until she moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to pursue higher learning at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro; she ultimately graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
After graduation, she worked in various fields trying to find her niche; from public education to finance. While work was fulfilling she never forgot her first love; writing. Currently, she is a free-lance writer for various publications but Generational Curses is her first completed novel.
Ms. Hardy currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with her dog Piper.
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January 22, 2012
Vicious Cycle
Cynthia Solomon wants to break the curse that has haunted the women in her family. Things appear fine until her senior year of college. She's living with her best friend, Taylor, while doing an internship. The ladies are the complete opposite of one another. Taylor finally talks Cynthia into going out on a date with Mitch. She lets her hair down and gets caught up. Will she be able to break the cycle? Or will Mitch be the one to lead her down the path of the curse?
L.D. Hardy does a great job with her debut, “Generational Curses.” We are introduced to the curse by way of her grandmother. We get different views of the curse through Cynthia's sister and her mother. The characters are so real. So many of us can relate to Cynthia. I felt her emotions and was pulling for her in the end. The characters pull you in and hold you hostage. The ending is wrenching. However, “Generational Curses” left me hanging and that is the only thing that kept this from being a 5-star read. Other than that, “Generational Curses” is a great read and I would still recommend it.
Reviewed by: Jas
Cynthia Solomon wants to break the curse that has haunted the women in her family. Things appear fine until her senior year of college. She's living with her best friend, Taylor, while doing an internship. The ladies are the complete opposite of one another. Taylor finally talks Cynthia into going out on a date with Mitch. She lets her hair down and gets caught up. Will she be able to break the cycle? Or will Mitch be the one to lead her down the path of the curse?
L.D. Hardy does a great job with her debut, “Generational Curses.” We are introduced to the curse by way of her grandmother. We get different views of the curse through Cynthia's sister and her mother. The characters are so real. So many of us can relate to Cynthia. I felt her emotions and was pulling for her in the end. The characters pull you in and hold you hostage. The ending is wrenching. However, “Generational Curses” left me hanging and that is the only thing that kept this from being a 5-star read. Other than that, “Generational Curses” is a great read and I would still recommend it.
Reviewed by: Jas
January 31, 2012
This novel is a def a winner!!! read this book less than two day, This book was outstanding!
February 4, 2012
I really liked this book...the ending left me wondering what would happen next? Wonder if there will ever be a sequel...
February 1, 2012
The hardest part of being a parent is watching your children make the same mistakes you made and not being able to do a single thing to stop it. Life is a series of lessons and no matter how hard others try to share their experiences and knowledge with you in the end it's very hard to learn from others mistakes.
Cynthia vows to make something of herself and her life. She has a solid plan and is well on her way towards reaching her goals. Suddenly she is taken off course and finds herself right in the middle of the cycle she fought so desperately to break.
The characters are well developed and are ones you will find yourself being able to relate to easily. The book was a little slow for me in the beginning and there was a bit of a lull in the middle. Once Cynthia began to experience turmoil the story picked up and although the ending was somewhat predictable it was overall an enjoyable read and one I would recommend to others. I will be on the lookout for more from LD Hardy.
Cynthia vows to make something of herself and her life. She has a solid plan and is well on her way towards reaching her goals. Suddenly she is taken off course and finds herself right in the middle of the cycle she fought so desperately to break.
The characters are well developed and are ones you will find yourself being able to relate to easily. The book was a little slow for me in the beginning and there was a bit of a lull in the middle. Once Cynthia began to experience turmoil the story picked up and although the ending was somewhat predictable it was overall an enjoyable read and one I would recommend to others. I will be on the lookout for more from LD Hardy.
October 29, 2012
"Generational Curses" is a novel that unfortunately a lot of young African American males and females will be able to relate to. The characters in this book will mirror their lives or the lives of someone they know. I was able to relate to one of the minor characters and after reading The story revolves around a young college student name Cynthia and her attempts to juggle her family, personal and professional life while living in Atlanta. The three are often intertwined.
The author choice of vocabulary will definitely resonate with a younger audience, but the themes and ideas will be familiar to an older one. The book is a fast read and really picks up in the later chapters. Other than the occasional mistyped/misspelled word, the work is top notch.
I cannot wait for her to release her next book.
The author choice of vocabulary will definitely resonate with a younger audience, but the themes and ideas will be familiar to an older one. The book is a fast read and really picks up in the later chapters. Other than the occasional mistyped/misspelled word, the work is top notch.
I cannot wait for her to release her next book.
June 2, 2012
A very good read...disappointed with the ending so hopefully there's a part two.
As a parent, I can relate to this book. Good parents want the best for their kids. Cynthia's mother was no different. I don't want to spoil the story, so I'll just say that the characters were well developed and the story was believable. I'm originally from Beaufort, SC so I could relate to the Savannah, GA references.
As a parent, I can relate to this book. Good parents want the best for their kids. Cynthia's mother was no different. I don't want to spoil the story, so I'll just say that the characters were well developed and the story was believable. I'm originally from Beaufort, SC so I could relate to the Savannah, GA references.
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