The Bishop’s Daughter by Tiffany Warren
By Jeanette Wallington • Jan 4th, 2009 • Category: Book Review •
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Darrin Bainbridge, an inspiring young journalist is making a name for himself on the Internet blogging under the moniker of “Diary of a Mad Black Blogger.” One Sunday morning when his unofficial girlfriend gets up from his bed to have church via the television with a mega church preacher, Bishop Kumal Prentiss, Darrin gets the idea to do an expose on the Bishop. This begins an adventurous detour in Darrin’s life as he moves from Cleveland to Atlanta and becomes a member of the Freedom of Life church, in Tiffany Warren’s newest novel, The Bishop’s Daughter.
Bishop Prentiss is nothing like Darrin expected, then again neither is the church service and the not so pretty girl with the butt that catches his eye on his first visit. Bishop Prentiss’ method of speaking God’s word draws Darrin in and he soon finds himself a member and involved in the church’s singles ministry, and with that comes the drama only single church women on the prowl can bring. Still, Darrin is determined to write the story of his career, but he is finding it difficult because the Bishop does not have any skeletons to speak of, or does he?
Ms Warren pens a quick, fun read in this offering. She does a good job in switching from the male to the female voice. Darrin is funny. He is not quite the player he thinks he is and at times is conflicted. Emoni is flawed but is strong in her convictions. Her actions demonstrate how young and naive she really is. Together they make for some interesting situations. There are also good secondary characters such as Dorcas, Oscar and Emoni’s siblings. This is a strong effort by Ms Warren. I would recommend it to those who enjoy Christian fiction, however, if you are one of the chaste Christian fiction readers this might not be the one for you. Remember, sanctification is a process and every body’s just not there yet.
Jeanette Wallington
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Jeanette Wallington is a Michigan native and resides in the greater Detroit area. She has been a member of APOOO since its conception. She is also the co-founder of the Motown Review Book club and a member of the APOOO Exchange Team. You can find her reviews on Amazon.com. She loves to read. Reading allows her to escape from the pressures of life, live vicariously through characters and learn about new and exciting places, cultures and experiences. She cannot name her favorite author or books because her list changes constantly--she enjoys a variety of genres and writers. If you were to view her home bookshelves, you will find that her books are diverse and eclectic.
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Sounds like a great read. Tiffany will be here in Atlanta and I’ll be attending her event and picking up my copy. I love my Christian Fiction edgy. Can’t wait to get into it. Good review.
Also – I posted an interview with Tiffany on my blog today http://www.urbanchristianfictiontoday.com
Rhonda going to check out your interview…and when will Tiffany be in ATL…if it’s this month and you get her book maybe we can buddy up and read it together.
This sounds like a good one. Nice review.
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I won this book in a contest, I can’t wait to read it…
Blessings!
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Oh! I have this on my list to read. I can’t wait!!
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Yasmin,
She’ll be here this weekend. Sunday the 11th. I’d love to read it together.
Kewl…it’s on my book list for next week! Email me when you’re ready to start.
I hope everyone enjoys the Bishop’s Daughter as much as I did!!
Thanks for the review APOOO and Jeanette! I had to read the review through my hands, like when you watch a scary movie, but don’t really want to see the scary parts
Jeanette is a good reviewer, but she shole tells it like it is. No mercy!
So, I feel safe from the rest of the reviewers if Jeanette says it’s okay
Hello to the Motown Review Book Club in Detroit!
Blessings,
Tiffany
I start reading this today. I love the review and once I get off the computer, I’m going to put some serious time into it. I won a copy and decided to buy my mom a copy. Can’t wait to finish and discuss.
Lashanda…it’s an excellent book…hope you and your mom enjoy it.