Welcome to My World by Curtis Bunn


Welcome to My World by Curtis Bunn
Publisher: Strebor Books
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full length (288 pages)
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Ginger

From Essence bestselling author Curtis Bunn comes a moving novel about a down and out corporate executive whose unexpected encounter with a stranger inspires her to reinvent her life.

Brenda Harris, a former corporate executive in Atlanta, has endured two years of personal tragedies and professional disappointments, and believes the world owes her a break.

One day, she encounters a homeless man who encourages her to look at life differently. She regularly sees this man at one of her daily stops. But she does not realize that he has been closely observing her and, despite his mental illness, is able to forge a deep connection with her in ways that both surprise and inspire her.

She realizes there is a whole world out there for her to experience, and Rodney Bridges, the homeless man, helps her begin her journey of self-discovery by challenging her on their daily walks. The path is difficult, but her time with Rodney opens her up to a new world, a world she had dismissed when she lost her job, her husband left her, and her dear sister died.
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Part of her journey moves her to help Rodney. Through meaningful conversation and dedication, she is able to penetrate the emotional wall Rodney built after his own tragic circumstances sent him onto the streets. They become an unlikely duo—encouraging each other to overcome each of their own obstacles…and slowly a new world emerges.

A moving and powerful story about how inspiration can be found in the unlikeliest places, Welcome to My World also reaffirms that the simplest things in life—a conversation with a stranger—can lead to life-changing results.

People sometimes need a reason, and a homeless man named Rodney Bridges gave Brenda Harris a reason.

Though a simple read, this book offers a powerful story into the life of a homeless man with a mental illness and a woman with low self-esteem. The two formed a friendship that gave Brenda and Rodney a crutch they both needed. All though not action packed, the story moves quickly as the friendship between the two develops. In the beginning Rodney was hesitant about being close with anyone. He felt he didn’t deserve a normal life and his punishment was to live without. Brenda’s husband left her and she dealt with her depression by eating.

This is the second book that I’ve read by this author and I can say he doesn’t just write a story he writes to deliver a meaning and a message. I enjoy reading his writing style and was also left seeing that all homeless people are just that…people. Everyone has a story and who knows? There might be other Rodneys out there who have a heart and means to be of encouragement to someone.

I enjoyed the strangeness of this new friendship in how it started but also how Brenda felt drawn to Rodney but she didn’t pressure him or take him out of his element. She gave just the right level of help to Rodney. Her kindness to him helped cause his change of heart that he deserves to live and have a life. In turn, Rodney’s words struck a chord in Brenda that made her see her value and worth because she too was not living. An inspiring read that gives hope that a loving friendship can begin by any means between two people in completely different walks of life. The characters were inviting and drew me into the story.

I also enjoyed the friendship because that is what it was: a true friendship. There was nothing romantic between the two, and this made the story so honest and pure. There doesn’t always have to be attraction or sex between a male and female to have an intense bond.

I also enjoyed the surprise ending that brought me to tears. This is a quick uplifting read that I would recommend to readers that want something inspiring with a happy ending.

Seize the Day by Curtis Bunn


Seize the Day by Curtis Bunn
Publisher: Strebor Books
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (289 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Ginger

When a terminally ill man is at a crossroads, one choice will make him feel more alive than ever.

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Seize the Day is more than the story of Calvin Jones’s decision to pass on cancer treatment. It is the inspiring story of a man choosing not to wait on death and, instead, to live out his life with courage, hope, and resilience. What happens next is extraordinary.

“I keep living because I could be dying.” Calvin Jones wasn’t a bad guy. In fact he is a wonderful father, a committed high school English teacher and a great friend. After receiving a horrible diagnosis of stomach cancer, 45 year old Calvin seems to see life differently. After being given a short life sentence how should a person act? Would they give up, shut out the world and blame everyone for their medical condition? No not Calvin. He decides to live the best life he can. He starts to see life differently and do things he normally wouldn’t do. I like that this story is told from a man’s point of view and to see that he has feelings and he is not afraid to show emotions. It is obvious that Calvin is hurting but he still wants to make a positive impact on those that he meet.

This is a touching read where I found myself stopping several times to soak in the words of wisdom, pondering the feelings and emotions that Calvin must have been feeling.

Calvin is so transparent in his feelings. He admits the confusion that he had at a young age for the woman that he loved. He appreciated those that brought subtle influences into his life and he in turn tried to be of servitude to others. The balance between Calvin’s hurt and dealing with his hurt was so heart warming. I enjoyed that the book gives life lessons. Life is a daily gift and this book is an example to everyone on living life with meaning and substance. We shouldn’t hold on to grudges, that family is important and with life being so short we shouldn’t stay where we aren’t wanted. Everyday that we have is a day of strength of not giving up. Calvin is a strong character that took his diagnosis and held on to hope and didn’t allow his cancer to turn him into a bitter person but more so made him more open and loving.

At first I was confused by the ending but as I gave it more thought I appreciated how the author decided to give Calvin closure. From reading the book we know the outcome for Calvin so the book didn’t really have to spell out his ending. I took it as him in his element of happiness and being around those whose life he has touched. This is highly recommended especially for those who are having a hard time seeing the brighter side during life’s storms.