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Didn’t Like It Rated 2 stars “It was an okay read. I have to say that I am very surprised this book was compared to "The Coldest Winter Ever" by Sister Souljah which in my mind is a classic and there is nothing that can be put in that category (except maybe Flyy Girl by Omar Tyree). It was painful to read the entire...” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 2 stars

  “It was an okay read. I have to say that I am very surprised this book was compared to "The Coldest Winter Ever" by Sister Souljah which in my mind is a classic and there is nothing that can be put in that category (except maybe Flyy Girl by Omar Tyree).
  
  It was painful to read the entire book because I kept looking for more dramatic scenes. The author writes with such promise, yet the book was so disappointing. ”

  Amber O wrote this review Sunday, March 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  • Rated 3 stars

  “What initially begins with details of a robbery turns into our 25-year-old protagonist, Leesha Annette Tyler, placing those plans on the backburner while she details the pangs of her adolescence. As an only child, Leesha and her mother live in Los Angeles, in the jungle. She's not too far from her Grammy, but far enough that she can always go to her Grammy's house to flee. Basically, Leesha has had to be the responsible one. Making sure she got to school, ate and kept herself from harm's way. Leesha is destined to free herself of her mama's household and vows to never be anything like her foolish mother, who allows her life to diminish as the result of a man. Leesha is a beautiful young woman. Though she isn't as social as the other girls her age, she is content with her schedule of school, home and Grammy's. Leesha is privileged enough to meet two real live standup dudes. Scottie "Blaze" Franklin, a local hustler who always has some knowledge to share, the two instantly connect. Leesha wrestles with her emotions of being more than a platonic friend to Scottie, but she learns that with a friend like Scottie she could never go wrong. Treyvon "Trey" is a young talented brother destined for greatness. Although the attraction for Leesha isn't strong, she does realize that he would die giving her the world. Determined to get far away from California, Leesha decides that she has a master plan to get her enough cash to go. The problem now becomes will the love Leesha has for Scottie and Trey be changed, challenged or condemned because of it? My Life Is All I Have is a coming of age story that rehashes Leesha's life and the choices she makes while looking for an escape. In doing so readers see first hand how her decisions affect those around her as well. I really enjoyed Grammy and Scottie. Unlike the others who've read and recommend this book, I didn't feel the same. It was slow and dragged on and on and on. I was desperate for scenes with Scottie and Grammy and once I finished the book I can only count twice where my interest was really piqued with the drama. ”

  Nardsbaby wrote this review Friday, April 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No