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Lesson Learned: It Is What It Is
ALEXIS JAMES has three stay focused, stay calm, and stay out of jail. However, when the scandalous truths about her mother, her man, and her best friend reveal themselves, all bets are off. Her temper flares and actions speak louder than words, causing an eruption of emotions and an aftermath of tension. For TIFFANY PRICE, life is good. She is finishing her master s degree in psychology and feels qualified to analyze the human psyche; she has three beautiful children; and once her long-time boyfriend (Marlon) finally pops the question, life will be great. But after a mind-blowing experience with a stranger, confusion and lust make her feel more like a patient than a therapist. When her love for affection and attention writes a check her behind can t cash, will Old Faithful Marlon be there to pick up the pieces? Alexis and Tiffany embark on searches for their purposes in life amid the chaos they encounter along the way. Their parallel lives intersect to form a tale full of controversy, with familiar characters making surprising appearances and new characters leaving lasting impressions. The lesson they learn is simple; since you can t change it, you might as well accept it.
308 pages, Paperback
First published May 11, 2009
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About the author
Portia A. Cosby
6 books25 followersPortia A. Cosby is a novelist,
poet, and screenwriter whose writing has left an impact on everyone who has come across it. Her distinct style separates her from most as she addresses controversial issues and relates them to the African-American community.
"My messages are universal. I don't write to exclude any age group or race. I just write from the heart and expose topics that (African-Americans) normally don't associate with ourselves."
With familiar characters and drama packed storylines, her down-to-earth approach has proved to be reader-friendly and well received. She first obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology/Athletic Training from Indiana University. After revisiting an old screenplay that she wrote in the ninth grade, she decided to fully embrace her passion for writing and turned Too Little, Too Late into a novel. Not abandoning the movie idea, she attended Full Sail Real World Education in Winter Park, Florida to learn the ins and outs of the film industry so that she can one day make her vision come to life. She earned an Associate of Science degree in Film and Video Production. "Ideally and eventually, I would like to leave the sports medicine world and write full-time. I have so many stories to share and can't wait to devote all of my time to writing novels and screenplays."
A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Portia divides her time between the metro areas of Pittsburgh and Atlanta. She is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and enjoys playing with her daughter, watching movies, and listening to music in her spare time. She proudly holds a spot on Terry McMillan's list of Writers Worth Reading, and is currently working on her fifth novel.
poet, and screenwriter whose writing has left an impact on everyone who has come across it. Her distinct style separates her from most as she addresses controversial issues and relates them to the African-American community.
"My messages are universal. I don't write to exclude any age group or race. I just write from the heart and expose topics that (African-Americans) normally don't associate with ourselves."
With familiar characters and drama packed storylines, her down-to-earth approach has proved to be reader-friendly and well received. She first obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology/Athletic Training from Indiana University. After revisiting an old screenplay that she wrote in the ninth grade, she decided to fully embrace her passion for writing and turned Too Little, Too Late into a novel. Not abandoning the movie idea, she attended Full Sail Real World Education in Winter Park, Florida to learn the ins and outs of the film industry so that she can one day make her vision come to life. She earned an Associate of Science degree in Film and Video Production. "Ideally and eventually, I would like to leave the sports medicine world and write full-time. I have so many stories to share and can't wait to devote all of my time to writing novels and screenplays."
A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Portia divides her time between the metro areas of Pittsburgh and Atlanta. She is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and enjoys playing with her daughter, watching movies, and listening to music in her spare time. She proudly holds a spot on Terry McMillan's list of Writers Worth Reading, and is currently working on her fifth novel.
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April 11, 2011
Situations...
Alexis James is mourning the death of her sister. The only thing that seems to help her get through her loss is by reading old journals that Tameka left behind. In reading these journal entries Alexis learns some unsettling information. Not to mention she is unsatisfied with her job and her long-time boyfriend is acting liking he is hiding something. The question is what?
Tiffany Price is Alexis' best friend. Tiffany is finishing up her master's degree in psychology, has three beautiful children and a man she absolutely adores. Tiffany wants more than anything to complete this picture perfect family, the only thing missing is the ring to make it all official. After an unforgettable night at a party, Tiffany is left in a state of confusion and she is not sure exactly what it is she truly wants.
Lesson Learned: It Is What It Is by Portia A. Cosby was an excellent novel! Ms. Cosby takes true-to-life situations and turns into into an unforgettable novel. Ms. Cosby captures the raw emotions of her characters, each character has their own unique voice and will have you loving or hating them. The story evokes all sorts of emotions from laughter to anger at the situations presented within the novel. Author Portia A. Cosby is an extraordinary author, one that readers have tended to overlook for some reason. I am telling you now DO NOT sleep on this author! You are sure to love them as much as I have. I highly recommend all three of Ms. Cosby's novels.
Reviewed by Leona
Alexis James is mourning the death of her sister. The only thing that seems to help her get through her loss is by reading old journals that Tameka left behind. In reading these journal entries Alexis learns some unsettling information. Not to mention she is unsatisfied with her job and her long-time boyfriend is acting liking he is hiding something. The question is what?
Tiffany Price is Alexis' best friend. Tiffany is finishing up her master's degree in psychology, has three beautiful children and a man she absolutely adores. Tiffany wants more than anything to complete this picture perfect family, the only thing missing is the ring to make it all official. After an unforgettable night at a party, Tiffany is left in a state of confusion and she is not sure exactly what it is she truly wants.
Lesson Learned: It Is What It Is by Portia A. Cosby was an excellent novel! Ms. Cosby takes true-to-life situations and turns into into an unforgettable novel. Ms. Cosby captures the raw emotions of her characters, each character has their own unique voice and will have you loving or hating them. The story evokes all sorts of emotions from laughter to anger at the situations presented within the novel. Author Portia A. Cosby is an extraordinary author, one that readers have tended to overlook for some reason. I am telling you now DO NOT sleep on this author! You are sure to love them as much as I have. I highly recommend all three of Ms. Cosby's novels.
Reviewed by Leona
July 5, 2009
Life Learning Experiences
"Lesson Learned" is book two of the Situation and Circumstances series. Ms. Cosby focuses on Alexis and Tiffany as they go through different challenges and experiences in the world of life. Both are beautiful young ladies who are trying to "make it do what it do" while overcoming stumbling blocks in their paths.
Alexis and Tiffany, good friends, are as different as night and day. Alexis is rambunctious and she will not let anything get in her way to get her point across. Since the death of her sister she is trying to get her life in order, but it is hard when various issues arises that relates to her mom, her man, and her friend girl.
Tiffany is more laid back but loves to have the finer things in life. She is steps away from getting her master's degree, which means better opportunities for herself, her kids, and boyfriend Marlon. Tiffany is riding on cloud 9 until an out of this world experience spirals Tiffany's world out of control.
"Lesson Learned" was awesome. There is plenty of drama that will definitely get your attention. This novel can stand alone without reading book one. Ms. Cosby has a winner on her hands.
Reviewed by: Tange
"Lesson Learned" is book two of the Situation and Circumstances series. Ms. Cosby focuses on Alexis and Tiffany as they go through different challenges and experiences in the world of life. Both are beautiful young ladies who are trying to "make it do what it do" while overcoming stumbling blocks in their paths.
Alexis and Tiffany, good friends, are as different as night and day. Alexis is rambunctious and she will not let anything get in her way to get her point across. Since the death of her sister she is trying to get her life in order, but it is hard when various issues arises that relates to her mom, her man, and her friend girl.
Tiffany is more laid back but loves to have the finer things in life. She is steps away from getting her master's degree, which means better opportunities for herself, her kids, and boyfriend Marlon. Tiffany is riding on cloud 9 until an out of this world experience spirals Tiffany's world out of control.
"Lesson Learned" was awesome. There is plenty of drama that will definitely get your attention. This novel can stand alone without reading book one. Ms. Cosby has a winner on her hands.
Reviewed by: Tange
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