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4.0 out of 5 stars
Many Stories Woven into One, Jul 16 2004
This story weaves several lives into a good read. Potentially Yours is a story of a family, a couple, a hip-hop super star and her disrespectful boyfriend, and a religiously confused women and her daughter. Franklin White captured my attention from page one. Synthia Gage, one of the top literary agents in New York City, decides to make a major announcement to her family, group of close friends, and co-workers. Her decision is made after 9/11 tragedy makes her step back and reevaluate her life. Her choice touches the lives of those around her. How does this decision affect her and her ex husband, Thomas, who are living together only to raise their daughter together? Thomas is one of the finest men in NYC and dating and falling for Susan, who was raised Muslim, but struggling with her faith. After a tragic event Thomas decides to adopt Susan's daughter, Stacey. While Clarke, Synthia and Thomas' daughter, is dealing with issues of her own. At the age of 14 she gets pregnant and doesn't know who the father is. She seeks the counsel of her PH.D. cousin, whose office is in his car. Mean while Byron, Synthia's best friend, gets in a financial bind after loaning thousands of dollars to his girlfriend Karen. And Hip-Hop superstar, Lil-Shae, believes that sex is the answer to selling millions of records and allows her disrespectful boyfriend to cheat on her. Potentially Yours is filled with twist and turns that keep you from putting the book down. Reviewed by Portlyn Cruise
Avid Reader Reviewer
Actual rating 3.5 out of 5 stars
Founder of Sistas Circle of Thought Literary Club, Los Angeles
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