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It Ain't Just The Size
It Ain't Just The Size
Princess is intelligent, opinionated, and she seems to have it all. She is in love with Lance a hardworking father. Between work, school, and caring for his daughter Lance feels that he may never find love. A simple one bedroom apartment is where the lives of the characters intersect. During this one of a kind love story several questions will be asked, and answered.
You've Got Questions,
Now You'll Get Answers...
It Ain't Just The Size
is more than a book, it's an experience!
Princess is intelligent, opinionated, and she seems to have it all. She is in love with Lance a hardworking father. Between work, school, and caring for his daughter Lance feels that he may never find love. A simple one bedroom apartment is where the lives of the characters intersect. During this one of a kind love story several questions will be asked, and answered.
You've Got Questions,
Now You'll Get Answers...
It Ain't Just The Size
is more than a book, it's an experience!
282 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
M.G. Hardie
7 books65 followers2019- The Altered
"an instant classic", "simply, blows your mind!",
"There is something about this story that makes a reader like me take notice, and I enjoyed it."
2017-THEM
"Amazing", "Surprising", "Completely Unexpected", "A Premise that needs to be read to be believed." ScifiPulse.net
2016- Becoming Midnight: Rise of the Black Vampires
"An Unrivaled Urban Fantasy", "This book is is Part Novel, Part Graphic Novel, All Vampire."
2010- It Ain't Just the Size
"This book kept my attention from start to finish with the combination of characters, personal issues and views on current events."
"Chalked full of solutions, if only the people of the world would heed."
"Lightning strikes twice as Hardie successfully mixes Hip-Hop references, pop culture, conspiracy theories, common sense, comedy and hot button issues into an entertaining literary gumbo."
2009- EveryDay Life
EveryDay Life is a journey from hopelessness to hope. It is a personal and inspiring look at the journey of a young African-American man who against the odds and his environment decides to change his life for the better.
Source Material for the hit film "Think Like A Man"
"an instant classic", "simply, blows your mind!",
"There is something about this story that makes a reader like me take notice, and I enjoyed it."
2017-THEM
"Amazing", "Surprising", "Completely Unexpected", "A Premise that needs to be read to be believed." ScifiPulse.net
2016- Becoming Midnight: Rise of the Black Vampires
"An Unrivaled Urban Fantasy", "This book is is Part Novel, Part Graphic Novel, All Vampire."
2010- It Ain't Just the Size
"This book kept my attention from start to finish with the combination of characters, personal issues and views on current events."
"Chalked full of solutions, if only the people of the world would heed."
"Lightning strikes twice as Hardie successfully mixes Hip-Hop references, pop culture, conspiracy theories, common sense, comedy and hot button issues into an entertaining literary gumbo."
2009- EveryDay Life
EveryDay Life is a journey from hopelessness to hope. It is a personal and inspiring look at the journey of a young African-American man who against the odds and his environment decides to change his life for the better.
Source Material for the hit film "Think Like A Man"
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July 17, 2010
It Ain't Just the Size by M.G. Hardie. 2010. Dream 4 More Rating: Sweet Dreams. 4 stars.
It Ain’t Just the Size kept my attention from start to finish with the combination of characters, personal issues and views on current events.
Lance has his hands full by being a positive example of a man that happens to be black and even through trials and tribulations. His journey takes you on a trip from undergoing a difficult parenting situation, a criminal background, and his education, his love for people, his friends, and the need for a soul mate.
This book has a host of characters that are so realistic that you can find yourself becoming a part of the family. There were so many areas covered in the story that is impossible to lose interest and some of the topics reach the reader in ways that seem so close to home and makes you feel like you’re a part of the cipher.
Although there is so many things introduced in this story, but the book avoids being confusing or overbearing. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a combination of drama, education, and love.
Dream 4 More Reviewer,
Emmanuel Brown
* The opinions of the reviewer does not reflect the opinions of Dream 4 More Firm. We received a copy of the book from the author to write a book review.
It Ain’t Just the Size kept my attention from start to finish with the combination of characters, personal issues and views on current events.
Lance has his hands full by being a positive example of a man that happens to be black and even through trials and tribulations. His journey takes you on a trip from undergoing a difficult parenting situation, a criminal background, and his education, his love for people, his friends, and the need for a soul mate.
This book has a host of characters that are so realistic that you can find yourself becoming a part of the family. There were so many areas covered in the story that is impossible to lose interest and some of the topics reach the reader in ways that seem so close to home and makes you feel like you’re a part of the cipher.
Although there is so many things introduced in this story, but the book avoids being confusing or overbearing. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a combination of drama, education, and love.
Dream 4 More Reviewer,
Emmanuel Brown
* The opinions of the reviewer does not reflect the opinions of Dream 4 More Firm. We received a copy of the book from the author to write a book review.
March 17, 2017
ByPaul Pommellson November 28, 2016
Format: Kindle Edition
A unique addition to the urban novel genre is It Ain't Just The Size, by M.G. Hardie (Aventine Press, 2010). I'm sad to see the paperback is out of print, but at least you can buy a used copy, or get it on Kindle. You'll want to, because Hardie gives readers something different than a repackaged cocaine mafia, gangbanging, get-rich-or-die-trying type of urban fairy tale. Hardie gives us unforgettable characters spouting snappy lines, lifelike people you want to root for, laugh with, be proud of... or sometimes, wring their necks!
The story is set in Long Beach, California. The characters' lives are enmeshed in pop culture: rising college tuition, lesbian relationships, marijuana addiction, video games, confused friends, strong women, underemployed men, and a hero who is trying to buck the odds. They talk about child support, racism, the justice system, the black community, and the n-word. This would make a cool indie film or maybe something Ice Cube and Chris Brown could star in.
July 27, 2010
It Ain’t Just the Size kept my attention from start to finish with the combination of characters, personal issues and views on current events.
Lance has his hands full by being a positive example of a man that happens to be black and even through trials and tribulations. His journey takes you on a trip from undergoing a difficult parenting situation, a criminal background, and his education, his love for people, his friends, and the need for a soul mate.
This book has a host of characters that are so realistic that you can find yourself becoming a part of the family. There were so many areas covered in the story that is impossible to lose interest and some of the topics reach the reader in ways that seem so close to home and makes you feel like you’re a part of the cipher.
Although there is so many things introduced in this story, but the book avoids being confusing or overbearing. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a combination of drama, education, and love.
Dream 4 More Reviewer,
Emmanuel Brown
Lance has his hands full by being a positive example of a man that happens to be black and even through trials and tribulations. His journey takes you on a trip from undergoing a difficult parenting situation, a criminal background, and his education, his love for people, his friends, and the need for a soul mate.
This book has a host of characters that are so realistic that you can find yourself becoming a part of the family. There were so many areas covered in the story that is impossible to lose interest and some of the topics reach the reader in ways that seem so close to home and makes you feel like you’re a part of the cipher.
Although there is so many things introduced in this story, but the book avoids being confusing or overbearing. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a combination of drama, education, and love.
Dream 4 More Reviewer,
Emmanuel Brown
October 10, 2010
It Ain’t Just the Size
MG Hardie with “It Ain’t Just the Size” has set the stage (no pun intended) for a series of discussions. Through main character Lance and his friends he undertakes a host of topics, some controversial. Reading “It Ain’t Just the Size” takes concentration on the reader’s part. The book is written as a play, a format that I did not particularly care for and would prefer not to read again. While readers may not care for his choice of style, you cannot deny his talent.
“It Ain’t Just the Size” would be an interesting book club selection. The wealth of topics would provoke lively discussions. If you can overlook the fact that it’s a play and just enjoy the story, you’ll come away feeling satisfied.
Reviewed by: Lela
MG Hardie with “It Ain’t Just the Size” has set the stage (no pun intended) for a series of discussions. Through main character Lance and his friends he undertakes a host of topics, some controversial. Reading “It Ain’t Just the Size” takes concentration on the reader’s part. The book is written as a play, a format that I did not particularly care for and would prefer not to read again. While readers may not care for his choice of style, you cannot deny his talent.
“It Ain’t Just the Size” would be an interesting book club selection. The wealth of topics would provoke lively discussions. If you can overlook the fact that it’s a play and just enjoy the story, you’ll come away feeling satisfied.
Reviewed by: Lela
May 19, 2011
"It Ain't Just The Size" taps into issues that are currently going on that are being over looked or not addressed in today's society. The use of multiple characters gives more than one persons view on the issues which allows for a great debate. The screen play formating the author uses makes it for an easy read. You get a visual of each character and the location of where the story is based with every day that passes. I recommend this book to book clubs, it makes for great a discussions!! Thank you Mr. Hardie for a great read.
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