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The More Things Change
In this sequel to Not His Type, full-figured beauty Cathy Chambers must deal with her own insecurities, the media, and her fiancé's ex-girlfriends while planning her wedding to the man of her dreams and baseball royalty Marcus. Original.
432 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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Chamein Canton
15 books22 followersChamein Canton was born to Mary Ellen and Leonard F. Canton Jr. She was joined by a younger sister Natalie. Chamein attended the Copiague Schools and graduated from Copiague High School in 1984.
Chamein’s brief marriage in 1986 produced twin sons Sean Elliot and Scott Edward Snowden born May 18, 1987. After her divorce in 1988 she worked in the banking industry until she was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 1989.
As a patient and single mother, Chamein had the support of her family during that stressful time. She began attending college at night and received her Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies in 1992. With her cancer in remission she began working for a title insurance company/law firm in Garden City, New York. In 1993 Chamein enrolled SUNY Old Westbury’s business program to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. However her condition worsened in 1994 and she transferred to Empire State College Center for Distance Learning to get her degree online.
After a six year battle Chamein had a hysterectomy in 1995. She went back to work and continued her education even once she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1996. She also began a successful wedding consulting business and specialized in full figured brides. In 1998 Chamein suffered a physical setback when a major episode landed her in a wheelchair for several months. With 11 year old twin sons to support at the time she through herself into physical therapy and got back to a first love of hers, writing. She wrote three books during this time period most notably Down That Aisle In Style A Wedding Guide For Full Figured Women (WindRiver Publishing) , the first of its kind.
In 2002 Chamein received two honors, she finished her degree in Business Management and Marketing and she was given The MS Mother of The Year Award for 2002 as a result of her twins essay about their inspiring mother. In 2005 her twins graduated from Copiague High School and in the fall they attended SUNY Geneseo in Geneseo.
Chamein’s brief marriage in 1986 produced twin sons Sean Elliot and Scott Edward Snowden born May 18, 1987. After her divorce in 1988 she worked in the banking industry until she was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 1989.
As a patient and single mother, Chamein had the support of her family during that stressful time. She began attending college at night and received her Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies in 1992. With her cancer in remission she began working for a title insurance company/law firm in Garden City, New York. In 1993 Chamein enrolled SUNY Old Westbury’s business program to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. However her condition worsened in 1994 and she transferred to Empire State College Center for Distance Learning to get her degree online.
After a six year battle Chamein had a hysterectomy in 1995. She went back to work and continued her education even once she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1996. She also began a successful wedding consulting business and specialized in full figured brides. In 1998 Chamein suffered a physical setback when a major episode landed her in a wheelchair for several months. With 11 year old twin sons to support at the time she through herself into physical therapy and got back to a first love of hers, writing. She wrote three books during this time period most notably Down That Aisle In Style A Wedding Guide For Full Figured Women (WindRiver Publishing) , the first of its kind.
In 2002 Chamein received two honors, she finished her degree in Business Management and Marketing and she was given The MS Mother of The Year Award for 2002 as a result of her twins essay about their inspiring mother. In 2005 her twins graduated from Copiague High School and in the fall they attended SUNY Geneseo in Geneseo.
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July 14, 2022
A must read
This book this book this book a must read please ladies if you have any time on your hands at all pick this book up and read it this story is so beautiful and so realistic I loved it!
This book this book this book a must read please ladies if you have any time on your hands at all pick this book up and read it this story is so beautiful and so realistic I loved it!
August 28, 2015
In The More Things Change by Chamein Canton, the reader is treated to the continuing story of the relationship between Cathy Chambers, a plus-size literary agent, and Marcus Fox, superstar of the NY Yankees. The book opens with the marriage proposal. Marcus, ever attentive to Cathy’s needs planned a very romantic proposal with the help of her family and friends. And now the media feels they need to be a part of this personal experience. Since dating Marcus, Cathy has learned to accept the media intrusions and made adjustments to her life. But, a tabloid reporter has stepped up his vicious game to bring discord to the couple. Cathy gives in to her insecurities of a being a plus-size woman in a weight-conscious society and Marcus does everything in his power to reassure Cathy of his love and commitment to her while meeting the media head on. With these continuing media attacks, Cathy and Marcus keep each other first and always keep the romance in their relationship. But a “lie by omission” by Marcus threatens the trust between the couple.
Besides the issue of being a plus-sized woman, the story addresses several issues that many women face when attempting to have a relationship in their late thirties/early forties; older children, career advancement, established routines and lifestyles, and assumptions of male behaviors based on prior experience.
There is no question of the unconditional love that Cathy and Marcus have for each other and this is one of the story themes that I enjoyed. I looked forward to reading what romantic “treat” Marcus had planned next for Cathy. Marcus demonstrates throughout the story that he will do everything to take care of and protect Cathy. The dialogue and actions by Cathy each time she is confronted by a “fat” woman remark became a little predictable and after a while the reader feels like they are reading the same scene over and over. I recommend this book to romance readers and especially fans of Chamein Canton.
Reviewed by Beverly
APOOO BookClub
February 2, 2009
Besides the issue of being a plus-sized woman, the story addresses several issues that many women face when attempting to have a relationship in their late thirties/early forties; older children, career advancement, established routines and lifestyles, and assumptions of male behaviors based on prior experience.
There is no question of the unconditional love that Cathy and Marcus have for each other and this is one of the story themes that I enjoyed. I looked forward to reading what romantic “treat” Marcus had planned next for Cathy. Marcus demonstrates throughout the story that he will do everything to take care of and protect Cathy. The dialogue and actions by Cathy each time she is confronted by a “fat” woman remark became a little predictable and after a while the reader feels like they are reading the same scene over and over. I recommend this book to romance readers and especially fans of Chamein Canton.
Reviewed by Beverly
APOOO BookClub
February 2, 2009
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