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Free Yourself
Life for Deion has never been easy she was raised by a mother who never gave her anything besides hard times. Deion tries so hard to be a good person but life keeps throwing her curveballs. When Deion finally meets someone who gives her everything he instantly becomes her Prince Charming until things dramatically change and he becomes her worst nightmares overnight. Through everything Deion goes through will she be able to handle the pressure of life or will she fold? In this fast pace Novella, you will see life from Deion’s point of view.
79 pages, Paperback
Published August 17, 2019
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August 27, 2019
Very good read!
I really liked this book. Very relatable. For a lot of black women this story touches home on some level. Tip wasn't shit as a friend. IDC what a man offers you, a friendship like they had should never have been betrayed. I feel that was jealousy on her part. I knew Memphis wasn't gonna be no good, he started out laying it on too thick, luring her in. Them when he opted for a courthouse wedding rather than a church wedding I knew it was simply a control tactic. Been there so I really felt for Deione. I really hate men like him and the world has too many of them. I think her mom fell pretty to a man similar to Memphis and resented Deione because having her couldn't change him. Overall a very good read. A few errors, but the story be itself was A1! Good job Nek!
I really liked this book. Very relatable. For a lot of black women this story touches home on some level. Tip wasn't shit as a friend. IDC what a man offers you, a friendship like they had should never have been betrayed. I feel that was jealousy on her part. I knew Memphis wasn't gonna be no good, he started out laying it on too thick, luring her in. Them when he opted for a courthouse wedding rather than a church wedding I knew it was simply a control tactic. Been there so I really felt for Deione. I really hate men like him and the world has too many of them. I think her mom fell pretty to a man similar to Memphis and resented Deione because having her couldn't change him. Overall a very good read. A few errors, but the story be itself was A1! Good job Nek!
August 26, 2019
Okay story
The story was ok but it was all over the place. The editing and formatting wasn't good at all. I could see where the author was trying to go with the story but it was too rushed.
The story was ok but it was all over the place. The editing and formatting wasn't good at all. I could see where the author was trying to go with the story but it was too rushed.
March 18, 2020
3.5 Stars Freedom
The story was sort of sad. Domestic violence and verbal abuse aren't warm and fuzzy subjects, but overall the story was okay. Grammar editing was needed to increase the rating.
The story was sort of sad. Domestic violence and verbal abuse aren't warm and fuzzy subjects, but overall the story was okay. Grammar editing was needed to increase the rating.
August 29, 2019
I enjoyed every minute of this book
This was most definitely a heart felt book and a eye opener. I would highly recommend this book to any and everybody. My heart really goes out to women like this. Who feel as if you should stick and deal with a situation like this so many people think and feel like the need love and approval just to be happy. If this is how I have to be treated just to get then no thanks love enjoy bc I don't want it. I thank God I have never had to deal with or go threw anything like this bc I would be on the back side of the jail. F Love it's so over rated.
This was most definitely a heart felt book and a eye opener. I would highly recommend this book to any and everybody. My heart really goes out to women like this. Who feel as if you should stick and deal with a situation like this so many people think and feel like the need love and approval just to be happy. If this is how I have to be treated just to get then no thanks love enjoy bc I don't want it. I thank God I have never had to deal with or go threw anything like this bc I would be on the back side of the jail. F Love it's so over rated.
August 24, 2019
Amazingly Simple but Deep
I greatly appreciate the simplicity of the story but it was deep in the same instance. You followed the pattern of an abuser exceptional well and although semi triggering I wanted to muscle through because of the authenticity of the story line. Amazing work.
I greatly appreciate the simplicity of the story but it was deep in the same instance. You followed the pattern of an abuser exceptional well and although semi triggering I wanted to muscle through because of the authenticity of the story line. Amazing work.
September 15, 2019
This book had a lot of grammatical errors that made it hard to push through but I did. I appreciate the story line because you never know what a person is going through and everyone should know that you can overcome your struggles and that you do not have to stay in an abusive situation. However, the book just wasn’t put together well in my opinion.
August 30, 2019
Very good book
I was so upset.... Thinking Memphis would treat Deion right but he was worse than her mom... I'm glad he got what he deserves... I happy Deion was able to save herself. Good book Nek!!!
I was so upset.... Thinking Memphis would treat Deion right but he was worse than her mom... I'm glad he got what he deserves... I happy Deion was able to save herself. Good book Nek!!!
September 15, 2019
Another great read
Poor Deion she went through so much with her mother and even more with her first love. It was so much violence in this book, her only friend betrayed her and she was physically abused.
Poor Deion she went through so much with her mother and even more with her first love. It was so much violence in this book, her only friend betrayed her and she was physically abused.
October 22, 2019
Great read
I really did enjoy this story. A lot of situations mimicked real life. I’m so happy Deion had a happy ending!
I really did enjoy this story. A lot of situations mimicked real life. I’m so happy Deion had a happy ending!
April 7, 2020
Eye opener
I had so many moments that wanted to cry I felt as if I was actually De. I am so happy that she was strong enough to walk away and have a fresh start on her life and realize her true value to love herself. I have never been in a similar situation and hope I never have. I have seen this type situations, yet so glad that I haven't experienced it. Women no matter how much you think you love someone that would do that, that's not love. And please recognise your worth. Thank you Ms Hickman for this opportunity to read this excellent read!
I had so many moments that wanted to cry I felt as if I was actually De. I am so happy that she was strong enough to walk away and have a fresh start on her life and realize her true value to love herself. I have never been in a similar situation and hope I never have. I have seen this type situations, yet so glad that I haven't experienced it. Women no matter how much you think you love someone that would do that, that's not love. And please recognise your worth. Thank you Ms Hickman for this opportunity to read this excellent read!
June 6, 2021
Awsome
I loved reading this book it has me crying because this really happens to women and some don't have the straight to get away or seek help than you for sharing your book
I loved reading this book it has me crying because this really happens to women and some don't have the straight to get away or seek help than you for sharing your book
September 16, 2019
deception hate pain
having a mother that hate you, and a boyfriend that you thought was everything only to realize he was a wolf in sheep clothing
having a mother that hate you, and a boyfriend that you thought was everything only to realize he was a wolf in sheep clothing
September 20, 2019
Great Read
Inspirational read , would recommend all woman read this book. A story of survival with an unexpected plot and ending.
Inspirational read , would recommend all woman read this book. A story of survival with an unexpected plot and ending.
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