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 Looking at it from the other side, October 6, 2004
First I would like to congradulate Ms. Knox on her success. I read this book in 3 days and absoulutely felled in love with every character. Even though the book was about fighting the temptation of the human flesh and your love for God, it also was about unconditonal love. Unconditional love between two individuals who were not just in love with each other's flesh but in love with each other's heart, mind, and soul. In my opinion Christians believe that when you engage in homosexuality you are going to hell. Me being on the otherside do not believe that. That do not mean I do not love the lord almighty. I know who the lord is and what he stands for and that's love. I pray to him, I feel his presence, I thank the lord every morning for letting me see another day. NO one can judge me but the lord himself and when he's ready to show me what he want's from me, he will. Yes, I love differently but I also love the lord. You can love the lord unconditonally and love someone else too. Be it male or female. The book was great, it will change some peoples live and some it won't. But don't criticize, hate, or judge someone you know nothing about. Remember, they say that's also a sin. Get the book and happy reading!
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The Journey to Salvation, November 12, 2006
How Can An Angel Take My Heart: The Positive Side of Temptation is unlike anything I've ever read before. Ms. Knox has revealed a world of which not many would dare to speak.
Ms. Knox's ability to weave a story of love, hate, intrigue, salvation, and ultimately redemption is nothing short of sheer genius. The reader is drawn into the world of Kennedy and Angel, a world of sweet subtlety, uncertainty, and finally, total submission to one's own desires. Yet, in the midst of all that is forbidden, the merciful, and gentle hand of God is ever present, tugging at the heartstrings of the two women, forcing them to make hard decisions; decisions that will not only affect them in this life but also in the life to come.
The journey to salvation is long, and at times, extremely hard. Ms. Knox shows us that, in the human condition, frailty and strength, more often than not, go hand in hand. And no matter what the struggle, whether it be homosexuality, fornication, adultery, drug addiction, or simply an inability to forgive, How Can an Angel Take My Heart: The Positive Side of Temptation reminds us that our choices, for better or for worse, will have eternal consequences.
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A word for today, January 20, 2005
I enjoyed reading How Can an Angel Take My Heart. Ms. Knox has really captured alot of the issues that the world is facing today. People who stand in judgment of others will have to deal with someone else judging them one day. No matter what a person chooses to do in their life, we as people don't have the right to judge them. There is not a perfect person on this earth, therefore we need to inspect and clean up our own lives before passing judgment on others. I was able to draw alot of positiveness from the book. In the end, doing what is right doesnt always feel good but it allows you to grow and see a brighter tomorrow with time if you just stay optomistic. Ms. Knox has confronted some very real issues that people deal with today. I can't wait to see her next book. I'm sure she will continue to have a very strong voice in the world and continue to be a light at the end of some tunnels. I hope her book continues to help others.
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DEEP, August 9, 2003
The ladies in this story go through so much. Their struggle between pleasing the flesh and pleasing the Lord is a real one that every single human has to deal with. Love is a beautiful thing and these women share a deep and true love. But sex is an action we can make a choice to partake in, or to forego. According to the Bible, homosexuality is wrong. However, love is never wrong. I feel for these characters and for all the real life people who fight this physical vs. spiritual battle. The book is full of action and the passion is explicit, but this is definitely a time where the message is even more interesting than the story. How can you choose between love and God, when God IS love? It's hard sometimes.
I think I'm more anxious than anyone, other than Ms. Knox, to see this become a movie so it can be seen by the world.
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I couldn't put the book down!, June 9, 2003
By A Customer
First of all, the story was great! It was great to read about intelligent, successful, African American characters with real life issues. My heart went out to Robert when Kennedy dropped the bomb on him. It was so emotional! I would love to see this story unfold on the big screen! I want to see fresh, good looking, new talent! Way to go Ms. Regina Knox! May God continue to bless you!
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I WISH, I COULD MEET THE AUTHOR, April 4, 2003
A Kid's Review
I JUST WANT TO SAY, THAT MS.REGINA KNOX IS A TALENTED WRITER.
I'M GOING THROUGH SOME STRANGE THINGS IN MY BODY, THINGS I CAN'T TELL MY PARENTS AND WHEN I READ THIS BOOK IT CHANGE MY LIFE. IT HAD ME SO LOCKED IN THAT I COULDN'T GET OUT. IT PARILIZED ME. I HAVE SOME FRIENDS THAT ARE GAY AND I'M GOING TO SHARE THIS BOOK WITH THEM, IT MADE ME WANT TO CHANGE MY LIFE OR QUESTIONED IF SOCIETY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. I HOPE SHE DO A BOOK SIGHNIN IN MY STATE. I JUST HAVE A LOT OF QUESTIONS TO ASK THIS WRITER. IT'S SO HARD TO BEEIVE THAT THIS BOOK IS FICTION. IT SEEMS SO REAL. I JUST LOVED IT. I HOPE THEY MAKE A MOVIE OUT OF THIS BOOK. IT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD.
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BREATHTAKING!..., January 17, 2003
This book was so believable it was hard to believe it was fiction. It just change my life, I couldn't put it down. I have to say the author was superb in setting the stage and bringing a different world to us. This book should be on every shelf in America. it talks so much about life, forgivness, Love, and honesty. if the world wants to get real about themselves this is a book to read. it's just Breath Taking!...
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HEARTTHROB, April 17, 2002
THIS BOOK TOUCHED A SIDE OF ME, OR FOCUSED, ON A DELIMA THAT I THINK EVERY HUMAN GOES THROUGH IN HIS/HER JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE. THIS BOOK FORCED ME TO LOOK INTO ANOTHER PERSON'S LIFE,TO WALK IN THEIR SHOES,TO CARE ABOUT THEIR TURMOILS AND TRIBULATIONS. THANKS FOR A WALK INTO A LIFE THAT I HAVE NEVER LIVED, BUT WALKING ME THROUGH A LIFE FROM ANOTHER'S PERSPECTIVE.
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IT'S LIFE CHANGING, September 28, 2003
By A Customer
This book is life changing.
I think every homosexual and lesbian should read this book, it's powerful, full of love and life. I do understand how hard it is to let go,but for the right reason you'll do whatever it takes. MS. Knox, took you into a world that is more reality, than fake. even if you have any other sin, that you feel bounded; you should read this book, I have to tell you, it actually changed my life. you have to look at it this way. we all are going to die one day. just where will you go? you have to pay for every right or wrong, you've ever done. it's not just about sin, it's about love, honest to goodness love and you will laugh and cry with the characters, I promise you. happy reading.......
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Frances Lee, July 3, 2003
Regina,
Girl I just loved Kennedy and Angel. I can relate to their relationship. Because I also have a forbidden fruit. Love YA and Hope to hear from you soon!
Hats off to your new start!
Amazing, December 14, 2004
It was so fascinating that I could not put it down. The relationship between Angel and Kennedy was mesmerizing; they both could understand one another from the moment they met. The ending was disappointing to me for Angel but she still had her kids and faith in God to maybe get over Angel..Although Kennedy stayed with Robert maybe one day they will reunite......Great reading..I recommended it to several people...
Amazing, April 19, 2006
Its amazing how you can relate to a book from beginning to end. It's never fake, but real, dissecting the life and love of two women and their with God. Ms. Knox is definately an excellent writer. I would recommend this to everyone.
I couldn't put the book down!, June 9, 2003
By A Customer
First of all, the story was great! It was great to read about intelligent, successful, African American characters with real life issues. My heart went out to Robert when Kennedy dropped the bomb on him. It was so emotional! I would love to see this story unfold on the big screen! I want to see fresh, good looking, new talent! Way to go Ms. Regina Knox! May God continue to bless you!
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