From Hood to Hollywood by Sasha Raye
By Cheryl Hayes • Aug 21st, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009 •
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How far would you go to pursue your dreams to get into Hollywood? From Hood to Hollywood by Sasha Raye introduces the reader to some colorful characters that will have you laughing, crying and saying I know someone just like that. Meet Demi Rodriguez an aspiring actress, model and mother. Living in the projects Demi has experienced her share of losers, druggies, and fake ballers. When her live-in-boyfriend gets locked up for selling drugs, Demi is forced to move back into the projects with her out-of -control mother and good for nothing brother. What is a girl to do when all she can dream about is bright lights and the big screen?
Do not judge a book by the cover is a famous quote, which Ms. Demi will learn to live by as she drops everything and goes on a whim to LA in pursuit of her dreams. Jorel is a producer who promises her the world if only she would come out to LA. You guessed it Jorel was a fraud and Demi got more than she bargained for once she hit LA. She was introduced to drugs, prostitution and porn this is not what Demi signed up for, but when she gets connected to the Crips there is only one way out and that is death. Can Demi reach her full potential as an actress under these stressful conditions? What happens to her daughter that she left behind? Porn was not her ideal big screen dream, but what happens when her mother gets a hold of the DVD and sees what her daughter is doing?
Is it too late to turn back the hands of time? What were Jorels’ intentions? Is Demi trapped in this lifestyle or can she truly get her focus and be the star she was meant to be? Who will come to her rescue? From Hood to Hollywood is full of drama, graphic descriptions and a race for fame and stardom at all costs. Ms. Raye’s raw, detailed account of how a young girl can be misled to believe was eye-opening and refreshing. I recommend this book to readers of all genres and especially young girls who do not want to listen to that inner voice that is warning them to beware. I look forward to reading Ms. Raye’s next book.
Reviewed by: Cheryl Hayes
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Cheryl Hayes is a Financial Administrator or glorifed bookkeeper. I reside in NYC with my three kids and am an avid book lover. I balance my life between two jobs, my three kids, taking care of my grandmother and reviewing books for APOOO. Reading is not a job, but my passion and a way for me to escape. Being very competitive I enjoy marathons, long walks, quality time with my family and of course reading whatever I can get my hands on.
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