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“Guys…this is Missile Morgan”
Surpassing the expectations his father had for him, Anthony Morgan is poised to be the biggest phenomenon baseball has seen in years. Anthony’s future is set. He has worked hard for it, dreamed about it all his life, and can practically taste it! However, what Anthony could not foresee was the untimely death of his father–his mentor and hero. This tragedy started a downward spiral of bad decisions, which ultimately threaten Anthony’s life and future in baseball.
Seeking to overcome the scars from her abusive, alcoholic father, Jesse Cartwright, Anthony’s best friend from childhood, is determined to make something of her life. Tomboyish in every way, at times her stubbornness puts her in direct conflict with Anthony’s other friends. A born fighter, she ultimately proves to be tougher than every boy in the neighborhood and the only friend Anthony can really count on. As Anthony battles his inner demons in his march toward glory, and Jesse struggles through her own personal tragedies and loss, their paths grow apart. Eventually the two discover their lives are somehow intertwined and neither will truly realize his or her dreams without the other.
Beyond the Lies is as captivating as The Natural, as compelling as Love Comes Softly, and at times as humorous as Diary of a Mad Black Woman. It’s a coming of age story that will appeal to the young and old, the sports enthusiast, the romantic, those gripped by human tragedy, and those who celebrate the triumph of the human spirit.
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Loves Books –
This was an awesome read! I love the attention to detail in this book. Like the characters, the story itself has so many wonderful layers. It deals with pain, loss, deep addiction, strength, courage and unconditional love. It reminds us that no matter how lost we may feel at times, we are never beyond hope. We are never beyond God’s abundant grace. The richness of this book is the lessons it teaches about the TRUE, redemptive power of unconditional love…and about how we can be used by God to demonstrate the power of His love for His greater glory. This book was excellent in every way.
BIGr8s –
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It took me back to childhood memories and friendships that you don’t quickly forget. It reminds us of when the unexpected happens and things in our lives don’t go exactly as we plan them, God is always there through every step of our lives. The underlying love story which presents itself from the beginning to the end is subtle and not too overwhelming, but it is powerful. I enjoy a good romance novel and this one was an enjoyable easy read.
Love_4books –
It’s a modern-day story of a prodigal son who had everything and lost it all when tragedy struck home. It’s a story based on second chance and how love overcomes all obstacles. This book sent me on an emotional roller coaster, from heartache to laughter to rooting for the girl to get the guy. I absolutely love this book! I can’t wait to read other works by this talented writer.
KidBoss21 –
I really liked this book. It is a story of love and loss, captivity and redemption. From a childhood friendship that blossoms into love. This book allows you to follow the growth of its characters. It immerses you into their childhood with all the ups and downs and then makes the journey to adulthood. It was exciting, funny, and sad but it keeps you continuously rooting for the characters. I would recommend this book and can’t wait for the next one. Surely, there will be a continuation of this one?
Lee C. –
I love a really good read, and this book does not disappoint. It’s about a young boy–Anthony, who seemed to have it all–great parents, great friends, unusual talent and popularity, and a very promising future in professional baseball. It is also about his best friend–Jesse, a girl who up until the age of ten was forced to live in an extremely dysfunctional home with an alcoholic father who terrorized both Jesse and her mother before being arrested by the legal authorities. Ironically, Jesse’s life gets much better as she fights to overcome the scars of her past, while Anthony’s life begins to spin out of control after he faces a tragic lost that he never saw coming. Angry and upset at God, while in college Anthony’s future in the majors becomes more and more threatened–that is– until he finally seeks help from the only one, he trusts–his best friend Jesse, who following college had become a nurse. This coming-of-age inspirational, romance book is very inspiring as the author weaves through its pages a wonderful story of love and faith, defeat and victory, and the salvaging of not only a young man’s career but his soul as well. A really excellent read.
Paul T. Vogel –
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Paul T. Vogel
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MBR Bookwatch: July 2019
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Cassandra M. –
I received a complimentary copy.
“A bonding and love experienced through faults and pain. You get humbled along with a mix of other emotions and this book would be great for older ages that could really connect and feel the moments.”