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Taylor Made
Pamela “Pill” Jones was raised in poverty by her older sister and always craved “the good life.” Today she’s a successful hairstylist, but she and her husband Corey’s income doesn’t cover all the material goods she buys, and they soon find themselves struggling to climb out of deep debt. As Corey bears the brunt of their money problems, Pill just keeps spending. Now Corey’s feeling strained and he can’t deal. He’s also trying to figure out who he is, but all he sees in front of them are issues, with no end in sight. He asks Pill to join him for Marriage Maintenance classes and hopes with a little faith they can get their marriage back on track. But will Pill get on board—even if it means “going without” again?
288 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
About the author
Sherryle Kiser Jackson
9 books14 followersSherryle Kiser Jackson is a fresh voice in Christian fiction. Her style reflects an honest commentary on her life with Christ.
Soon and Very Soon is her debut novel. She anxiously awaits the publication of her second novel, The Manual, October of this year.
Soon and Very Soon is her debut novel. She anxiously awaits the publication of her second novel, The Manual, October of this year.
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June 17, 2012
Emotional Release
As a kid, Pamela “Pill” Jones didn’t have a normal family structure. With an absentee mother, she was raised by her older sister. Instead of nurturing, there was usually a lot of overcompensating. She vowed to always have everything, regardless of the cost, that she wanted. A shopaholic, swimming in debt, Pill doesn’t realize that her shopping expenditures are wrecking her marriage.
A sweetheart, Corey Taylor doesn’t know what it’s like to struggle or have to steal the things you want. Pill looks at his wealthy family and because he’s always had, she feels she can’t explain her past to him without judgment. They’ve only been married six months and they have long left the honeymoon phase. The two find themselves in battle after battle about money, intimacy and the past. Enrolled in their church’s Marriage Maintenance class, Pill and Corey soon find themselves in one-on-one counseling with their first lady. Is their marriage doomed? Or will they be able to heal, forgive and trust?
“Taylor Made” written by Sherryle Kiser Jackson is an awesome read! I was in love from page one. Engrossing is the way the story deals with marriage, introduces God, healthy natural hair, the importance of finances, love, family and forgiveness. I also appreciate that the lessons are lessons that can be used to assist in your own marriage.
Readers who’ve enjoyed “Taylor Made” should also check out “Wife 101” by A’ndrea Wilson, as both books deal with classes on before and after marriage. This is definitely a book that I can see recommending to others and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author soon.
I LOVE THIS BOOK!
Reviewed by: Crystal
As a kid, Pamela “Pill” Jones didn’t have a normal family structure. With an absentee mother, she was raised by her older sister. Instead of nurturing, there was usually a lot of overcompensating. She vowed to always have everything, regardless of the cost, that she wanted. A shopaholic, swimming in debt, Pill doesn’t realize that her shopping expenditures are wrecking her marriage.
A sweetheart, Corey Taylor doesn’t know what it’s like to struggle or have to steal the things you want. Pill looks at his wealthy family and because he’s always had, she feels she can’t explain her past to him without judgment. They’ve only been married six months and they have long left the honeymoon phase. The two find themselves in battle after battle about money, intimacy and the past. Enrolled in their church’s Marriage Maintenance class, Pill and Corey soon find themselves in one-on-one counseling with their first lady. Is their marriage doomed? Or will they be able to heal, forgive and trust?
“Taylor Made” written by Sherryle Kiser Jackson is an awesome read! I was in love from page one. Engrossing is the way the story deals with marriage, introduces God, healthy natural hair, the importance of finances, love, family and forgiveness. I also appreciate that the lessons are lessons that can be used to assist in your own marriage.
Readers who’ve enjoyed “Taylor Made” should also check out “Wife 101” by A’ndrea Wilson, as both books deal with classes on before and after marriage. This is definitely a book that I can see recommending to others and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author soon.
I LOVE THIS BOOK!
Reviewed by: Crystal
July 13, 2019
Simply Beautiful
This book ministered to my heart and soul. In addition to being a really good read, there are lessons to be learned. Even after 35 years of marriage God is always up to something good!
This book ministered to my heart and soul. In addition to being a really good read, there are lessons to be learned. Even after 35 years of marriage God is always up to something good!
May 17, 2025
this book was good
November 2, 2017
Being white and not Christian (by birth or inclination), I am not Taylor Made's target audience. I picked the book up on a whim, knowing nothing about the author, and was surprised by how interesting and moving I found it.
Most romances end with the happy-ever-after, but this story starts six not-so-happy months later, with Pamela (nicknamed "Pill," and she does her level best to live up to that nickname) and Corey facing trouble in her marriage. It turns out he married her as part of a fantasy and she married him as part of a veiled contempt for them both. That we, the readers, figure this out before either of them do, without losing all sympathy for them, speaks to the writer's strengths.
Another strength: while the main driver of the story is Pill and Corey's relationship (and their shared relationship with their church and their God), we get to spend plenty of time with both of them separately, and learn about their work, their aspirations for their work, their friendships, their relationships with their families; we get to read about Pill-and-Corey, but also Pill and Corey, as two separate people with separate strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
I'm knocking off one star because there were a couple plot decisions that struck me as unrealistic enough to take me out of the story (specifically, one character withholds information that I would have expected him to share long before the story starts). Moreover scenes would sometimes be presented as potentially very significant for character growth, but turn out not to matter as much in the long run (Pill's trip to the mall comes to mind). Once the Christ-inspired, no-nonsense marriage counselor enters, though, the book's momentum is clear.
Most romances end with the happy-ever-after, but this story starts six not-so-happy months later, with Pamela (nicknamed "Pill," and she does her level best to live up to that nickname) and Corey facing trouble in her marriage. It turns out he married her as part of a fantasy and she married him as part of a veiled contempt for them both. That we, the readers, figure this out before either of them do, without losing all sympathy for them, speaks to the writer's strengths.
Another strength: while the main driver of the story is Pill and Corey's relationship (and their shared relationship with their church and their God), we get to spend plenty of time with both of them separately, and learn about their work, their aspirations for their work, their friendships, their relationships with their families; we get to read about Pill-and-Corey, but also Pill and Corey, as two separate people with separate strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
I'm knocking off one star because there were a couple plot decisions that struck me as unrealistic enough to take me out of the story (specifically, one character withholds information that I would have expected him to share long before the story starts). Moreover scenes would sometimes be presented as potentially very significant for character growth, but turn out not to matter as much in the long run (Pill's trip to the mall comes to mind). Once the Christ-inspired, no-nonsense marriage counselor enters, though, the book's momentum is clear.
October 8, 2012
I am delighted to read "Taylor Made" and once you start reading, this is the most suited title given to a book with meaning.
Pamela "Pill" Jones Taylor is styling and profiling; she's the next cosmopolitan high-class beautician, so she believes as she dwindles in debt. Laughing at her, when she doesn't even have her offering and tithes to give to the church thinking she can borrow it from her husband Corey. Will Marriage Maintenance classes offered at the church help this couple?
"...fallout of financial infidelity, but leaves you with helpful steps to becoming financially compatible...it warns against separate accounts...secret breeds mistrust in a marriage...if you share a bed, you can share a household account" (page 72). Reading this passage alone, we can have a great discussion being single thinking about marriage or already married couples who have secret or separate accounts, and most are not interested in joint accounts even married. This will make you think...and ponder hard on such a topic.
Another valuable key point shared in the novel was "the Bible speaks about the poor will always be with us. God can take care of them but He's waiting on the saints to stop being so selfish and take care of them (or help)" (page 234, paraphrased).
I received the book from the author as a gift.
Adrienna Turner,
Author of "God is in the Equation" and "The Day Begins with Christ"
www.adriennaturner.webs.com
Pamela "Pill" Jones Taylor is styling and profiling; she's the next cosmopolitan high-class beautician, so she believes as she dwindles in debt. Laughing at her, when she doesn't even have her offering and tithes to give to the church thinking she can borrow it from her husband Corey. Will Marriage Maintenance classes offered at the church help this couple?
"...fallout of financial infidelity, but leaves you with helpful steps to becoming financially compatible...it warns against separate accounts...secret breeds mistrust in a marriage...if you share a bed, you can share a household account" (page 72). Reading this passage alone, we can have a great discussion being single thinking about marriage or already married couples who have secret or separate accounts, and most are not interested in joint accounts even married. This will make you think...and ponder hard on such a topic.
Another valuable key point shared in the novel was "the Bible speaks about the poor will always be with us. God can take care of them but He's waiting on the saints to stop being so selfish and take care of them (or help)" (page 234, paraphrased).
I received the book from the author as a gift.
Adrienna Turner,
Author of "God is in the Equation" and "The Day Begins with Christ"
www.adriennaturner.webs.com
August 31, 2011
While reading this book I felt Pamela and Cory had no business being in a marriage. I guess it is true that you can't help who you fall in love with. This entertaining book was full of deceit and manipulation that steamed from past issues that Pamela did not know how to overcome. I enjoyed this new installment from Sherryle Kiser Jackson and cannot wait for the next one.
September 19, 2012
I enjoyed this book because I could relate to Pills sopping problem and insecurities. The main characters were real and I was captivated by their world.
January 8, 2013
Just average.
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