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Dirty Kindle Edition

by Tonya Lampley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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"Fat people want to be thin, poor people want to be rich, the common want fame, the powerful want more power. We think that if we had that one thing, we'd be happy. In a way...we're all just chasing ghosts." Abandoned by her father and bullied by her schoolmates because of her mixed race, Deidre McCall has had a rough life. Trapped in Lewenton, Mississippi, a town so small it's not even listed on the map, she dreams of her escape. Determined to pursue a life-long dream, she abandons her town's dirt roads and heads for the bright lights of the big city and the promise of happiness it holds. But instead of escaping her baggage, she's carried it all with her. And when life doesn't make sense, the last place in the world you want to be is in New York City. The truth concealed, a family secret revealed. As the years progress Deidre finds her life in New York doesn't look much better than it did when she was back home. And when Prentice Fennell, World Champion Boxer enters the picture, things take an unexpected turn. Join Deidre on her journey as she discovers the secret to happiness that has eluded her all her life--when you're at peace with yourself, nothing else really matters and no matter where the road may lead you, "home" is a condition of the heart.
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  4. Publication date
    October 12, 2015
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I'm on a mission to end human suffering. This journey that we're all on called life can be filled with many pitfalls but one thing I know to be true is that we are each responsible for our own happiness. Sometimes our fate really boils down to the choices we make and the control we have over our mindset. We can be angry and fearful on the journey or we can be filled with peace. If we choose the latter we discover there's a sweetness to life; a rhythm of ebbs and flows even, with all things leading us to a better place if we have eyes to see it.

About the Author

Tonya Lampley is a native Cincinnatian. She has written three novels: Indiscretion, A Taste of Love, Dirty and one short story titled Birthday Surprise. A Taste of Love was a 2012 NIEA finalist and Birthday Surprise received honorable mention in the annual Writer's Digest Short Story Contest. To learn more about Tonya and what she's up to, please visit TonyaLampley.com. Don't forget to sign up for The Journey Newsletter!

Website: TonyaLampley.com
Blog: TonyaLampley.Wordpress.com
Facebook: Tonya Lampley, Author
Twitter @TonyaLampley

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B016LHA6CC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (October 12, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 12, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1006 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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Tonya Lampley

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A reformed corporate grinder living in Ohio. I share my life with my husband and spend my days writing uplifting stories about characters who find the courage to improve their lives by taking leaps of faith and believing in themselves. My stories center around all the things that make us human…love, loss, redemption. I believe that strong women and evolved men have the power to change the world. I write to change the consciousness of both. I read to change my own.

If you're looking for a "clean" read, check out my romance novel A Taste of Love which was a National Indie Excellence Awards finalist. For a quick read check out my short story titled Birthday Surprise. For a view into the mysterious minds of men check out Indiscretion.

Don't forget to connect with me on the web:

Website: www.TonyaLampley.com

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Twitter @TonyaLampley

Sign up for my newsletter: www.TonyaLampley.com

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Tammy Terel
5.0 out of 5 stars What doesn’t kill you will definitely make you stronger.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019
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This is a must read! I begin reading this book on Thursday and I was immediately drawn into the story. This book is not just a good read but there is something we can all identify with—the importance of self worth. Deidre like many of us learned we cannot escape hurt and pain by running away. She learned the importance of “selfs” (love, respect, acceptance and worth). In many ways Deidra was a caterpillar when she left Mississippi and through several trials and tribulations she eventually blossom into a butterfly 🦋. I highly recommend this book
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Barb
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017
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Deidre was a small town country girl who always dreamed of living in a big city and becoming an actress, so once she graduated high school that is exactly what she did. Leaving behind her mother and her best friend, Henry, Deidre moves to New York with her aunt Thelma chasing her dreams. Although things didn't work out as she planned, she found a way to make things work. I expected a different ending with a cliffhanger, but it was a good book none the less
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Marcia731
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story!
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2016
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The author pulls you into the story at the very beginning. I connected with Deidre and felt as though I was walking her life's path with her. I encourage anyone that enjoys a good read to purchase this book. You will love the ending.
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chicquita nettles
5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready to fall in love
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
I absolutely loved this book. It made you empathize with a young woman who didn't know who she was. It tells the story of finding yourself and understanding who and what really matters. I laughed and cried all at the same time. A wonderful read.
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