Is No Not Clear Enough For You will be released by MAMM Productions on December 1, 2007
At the heart of the book is sixteen year old Malaaka Green, she is growing up in a time of teen pregnancy and disease and she has decided for herself as a spiritual girl that she is not going to make choices that are not appropriate for her. She is surrounded by a supporting cast who applaud her, disagree with her and try to influence her but she is a young woman who dances to her own drummer.
Excerpt
“Jerald, get you hands off me!” Jerking away from him Malaaka was incensed. They had been enjoying the movie and she felt Jerald’s hands touching her, inappropriately.
“You got to be kidding me. You’re my girlfriend. I’ve been trying to get with the no sex thing, but if I can’t even touch you what’s a man supposed to do?” He was getting tired of Malaaka’s just say no policy. He knew many girls would just say yes, even her friend Kim.
“I’m not kidding with you. I won’t have you pawing on me like that. We’re in a movie theatre and you have no respect for me.”
“So, are you saying that if we weren’t in a movie theatre, I could touch you?”
“No I’m not, not like that. What I’m saying is I like you, a lot. But I’m a Christian girl and I’m not having sex with you. And I’m not going to do ‘near sex’ either. People kill me doing everything under the sun except having intercourse and saying they aren’t having sex. I will kiss you, and hold hands but we won’t do all of that other stuff. If you want or need that then I’m the wrong girlfriend.” Standing to his full height, he glared down at her.
“I guess you are. I’m out.” Shock marred Malaaka’s face as she watched Jerald walk from the theatre. After about five minutes she realized she didn’t have a way home. Tears choked her as she sat there. “He’s not going to manipulate me. I’m not going to do that. I’m not ready for that and if I have to be to have a boyfriend then I just won’t have one.”
Professional Reviews
Is No Not Clear Enough for You
Is No Not Clear Enough For You is an excellent book written by Angelia Menchan and published by M.A.M.M. Productions. The layout was phenomenal and the cover designed was very eye catching. I think the title that Angelia chose for her book, Is No Not Clear Enough For You, speaks for itself and everyone can relate to. It is a title and statement that alot of folks, particularly women say to their child(ren) or students.
I really enjoyed reading, Is No Not Clear Enough For You and I highly recommend this book.
It is definitely a book that you want to have apart of your collection! Congratulations on an excellent job well done! Thank you for sharing this book with me! Stay blessed~
Five Stars Rating
Reviewed by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney
11-15-07
Say Yes to You
What better way is there to tell your child what you want them to know, without sounding preachy? Leave it to Angelia Vernon Menchan to open their eyes through Is No Not Clear Enough For You?. She will get the task done.
Malaaka Green, a sassy, Christian, sixteen year-old daughter of a single mother, knows what she wants and it is not premarital sex. Her mother, Ava, and her mentor, Mrs. Brown, have taught her to believe in the word of God and to respect herself.
Kim Minton, Malaaka’s best friend, is the total opposite of her. She does not know the power of the word, which will earn her the respect and love from others that she deserves. Being the friend of a confident virgin proves to be very difficult at times for
Kim. She does not realize her friend is always her friend and never judging her.
Jerald Jones, Malaaka’s fine, athletic boyfriend, has a big future ahead of him. He tries everything to get Malaaka to go against all she believes.
The cover of this book is a vibrant bright yellow, which reflects the personality of Malaaka. The picture on the cover also reminds me of when I am telling my own children no and pointing in their faces asking, “What part of no do you not understand?” which reminds me of the lessons taught to me by my own mother.
I am concerned about sassiness of the main character but when I think about it, teenage girls are often more likely than not to test their parents with their fresh mouths. Mrs. Menchan has written a book on a level where adults and young adults can relate. I
recommend this book to parents of teenage girls, teenage girls, mentors and anyone who finds themselves as a role model to a girl still trying to find her way, especially when it comes to sex.
APOOO: 4.5
Amazon: 4
Reviewed by Jennifer Coissiere
APOOO BookClub
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