#1 of 50+ Gotta Keep on Tryin’
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Okay, here it is! Here’s the first book I finished for my 50 book reading challenge. Gotta Keep on Tryin’ is the sequel to one of my favorite books, Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed you Made, by Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant. When I approached this book, I was skeptical, because #1, it’s a sequel, and you know sometimes the sequel can be very disappointing. #2, I read the first book years ago, and I haven’t been able to reread it since I loaned it to someone years ago who loaned it to someone else, and you know the story. Anyway, I was afraid that because I didn’t remember all the details, I’d get lost in the story.
However, I must say that DeBerry and Grant did not disappoint. The continuing story of Pat, Gayle, their friends, and enemies, was brilliantly told. I don’t want to give any spoilers for those who haven’t read this, but I loved this book. After reading, I felt genuinely satisfied and full of hope. The novel made you want more.
As with Tryin’, the authors just have that magic of creating characters that you can connect with. Several of the characters might remind you of someone that you know. It just reminds you of the universality of our experiences.
One thing that really held me to this book was that Pat and Gayle were two sistas with a dream, and they made things happen, with life’s disappointments and struggles along the way. Their relationships and loyalties were tested, but their faith and determination kept them going. This book helped me to believe and inspired me to push toward my goals of writing, of creating. It seemed to come at just the right point in my life. I remember feeling that way at the end of Tryin‘ also.
I only wish that I could see these ladies in person. I’m sure I will someday. They’ll be in my area this month, but I have to work, so I’m not quite sure how I will swing that one. There was a book party in New York that I would have LOVED to hit. I’ve never thought of myself as a groupie before, but I just have to meet them. I would be a book groupie. That’s so me.
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