SASSY by Valerie A. Howard
By Priscilla Johnson • Apr 1st, 2008 • Category: Book Review •
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Valeria A. Howard, in her debut novel, tells the story of Cecilia Ann Richards or Sassy. Sassy, who is the top marketing executive for an elite corporation, is single, confident, independent and saved. She also has a way of telling everyone, without a bat of her eye, exactly what is on her mind. Sassy believes that the only way to succeed is to speak only the truth. She credits her success to her parents and her friend Amber, who has grown from a wall flower to owner of a fitness center; her boyfriend, Darnell, who is building a successful career as a recording artist; and her neighbor, Jayna, who has recently joined her church.
Howard was able to put together a short but compelling story of faith and friendship. As Sassy struggled to maintain her overachiever’ s level of order, she lost sight of her friendship with Amber and Jayna. She lost faith in Darnell, who wanted fame and fortune at any cost and she compromised her position at work that could have cost the company money. In only 150 pages, Howard put together a very heartwarming story of what could happen when you put material things first in your life. I look forward to reading her next longer novel.
Reviewed by: Priscilla C. Johnson
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Priscilla Johnson is a single mom of a 12 year-old and guardian of two teen-age nephews, lives in Baltimore Maryland. Working full time as an Equal Opportunity Investigator, she enjoys spending her free time traveling to bookstores within the area to meet her favorite authors at book signings or helping to plan book events. Priscilla was given the nickname “BookManiac” by a co-worker who continues to laugh at her weekly delivery of books in the mail. She has been reviewing books for APOOO, A Place Of Our Own, for a little over eight months and she enjoys every minute. Besides reading, Priscilla enjoys walking, crocheting, or simply sitting on her balcony listening to the Creator.
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