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Stormy Weather Kindle Edition

by Ranaildo H. Timms (Author), Keiani Taylor (Editor), Rolanda Lyles (Editor), Format: Kindle Edition

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Wow! I can’t believe it’s storming. No worries… That’s just Alabama weather. You never know what you’re going to get. It can be 90 degrees, hot, and humid. Then, out of nowhere, BAM! It’s storming. That’s ok though. Strangely, that’s the furthest thing from my mind as I sit on my front porch starring at the black sky, hearing the roar of the thunder, and witnessing the blind flashes of lightening. The only thing I can do is reminisce and think about you. The feeling I have at this exact moment makes me feel and do something strange. Something I have never done before…write.
Forgive me. Let me explain. I am not a writer and never thought I would be; but I was always told – even as a kid -- that I could tell a good story. It just so happens that I have a good one to tell. Don’t worry! It’s a good one. It’s filled with highs and lows, love and loss, and the ending—well, if I tell you everything now, what’s the fun in that? You’ll find out how that goes. But out of these things, what makes the story interesting is that it’s mine; and the only way I can tell it is to start from the beginning. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy.

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"Using humorous recounting of anecdotes, Ranaildo captures the wide range of physical and emotional experiences that are an indelible part of military life. His story touched my heart and could be an inspiration to many young adults."--Soumya Sreehari for Readers' Favorite

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"Ranaildo H. Timms is right that he knows how to tell a story. I enjoyed his downhome, unsophisticated voice which comes through his writing, making it seem like a tale told over a few beers or maybe on a bench a la Forrest Gump. That voice is honest, self-deprecating, and with a friendly working-class charm. But it also shows the trials, mishaps, and victories of Marine training. Most interesting to me was the bonding that occurred between him and his fellow recruits and then Marines, which eventually defies his earlier pledge--"bros before hoes"--and leads to his complex love relationships with two female compatriots on the aircraft carrier where they all worked in the Navy's laundry room. It's a touching and gritty story, naturally and skillfully told, funny, scary, sad, and real. And it ends all too soon, with several unanswered questions. I hope that in the near future Mr. Timms will pick up his pen and give us some more of his natural and honest storytelling skills." -- Jon Michael Miller for Readers' Favorite

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08TV684KC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rolanda Lyles (January 22, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 22, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1443 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 ‏ : ‎ 59 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B08TTGWRRC

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I am from Birmingham, Alabama. I served in the United States Marine Corps where my education, training and experience afforded me the opportunity to serve my country around the world. After eight years of enlistment, I left the Marines as a Sergeant and I'm employed as a first responder serving the local communities.

I enjoy serving others, spreading humor and enjoyment of life that lifts the soul no matter how hard or easy the season of life. I also love games, history and movies. I started journaling my life experiences that developed into this story after talking with my family telling them my different military stories.

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Dwana

Good Reading!

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2021

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I enjoyed reading this story. To say that this was a very short story, it really kept me “on the edge”, with anticipation. I would love to read/know more about the story!!! It left a lot to my imagination, which is a good thing !!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021

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This was a great easy read book. It was definitely an attention grabber and I could not put it down! I'm looking forward to the next book!

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Phoenix Fire Press

A Rare Insight into Becoming a Marine

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021

In “Stormy Weather,” Ranaildo H. Timms relates the story of a young man’s journey into the military and, ultimately, into manhood. Beginning with his high school years in Alabama, he tells us about his decision to enlist, how his relationships changed, and how the challenges of such a life can both make and break people.
I enjoyed the first-hand narration of the story. It felt very much like I was sitting around a fire, having a drink or two, and listening to a friend tell me their life story. It’s a short story, and the tone is quite conversational; two elements which keep the subject matter from becoming overwhelming.
Sharing our experiences through stories is how we learn about each other as people; as human beings. I think the insights of a person with such a rich history of experience in a world so far removed from that of the average U. S. citizen are worth telling—and worth reading. I recommend you give it a read and see what you think!

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David Krelfab

A tale told well, but only half a tale

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2021

Stormy Weather is a memoir describing the author's teen decision to join the Marines, the trials of basic and combat training, and his first deployment. With a few friendships and romances along the way.
It's an engaging enough tale, but the work left me with mixed feelings. This reader quickly got comfortable with the author's amiable homegrown voice, but the good storytelling was unfortunately marred by several grammar, punctuation and edit errors (e.g. "starred" vs. "stared", "peak" vs. "peek", etc.).
It had good storytelling, with detailed sections of some, but not enough of the author's experiences. For example, the descriptions of his various budding relationships and military training experiences were at the right level. But other parts left me wanting for much more detail. For example, the author's assistance in humanitarian relief at Fukushima is relegated to three sentences. There had to have at least one life-changing event there that the author could relate. Which brings me to my final point.
The hero of a story must change by the tale's end. In the case of memoir, the author must show us how he has changed, what lessons he has learned. I wanted to see more of what he had learned. Adopting "bros before hoes" and subsequently ignoring it, doesn't cut it.
This story could be more -- so much more. I wholeheartedly hope when the author completes the tale, he also fleshes out this book, with more inner thoughts, lessons learned, personality changes, combined into a single work. I'd welcome the chance to read it all.

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Doesn't engage the reader

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021

The best summer of their lives after graduating high school. For one guy, the future was unclear. So what does he do? Join the marines.

The character joins the marines right away with the story going into some long and dull narratives, talking about boot camp and combat training. Then he stops in the middle of monologue to explain a bit of history. He’s not a good story teller. Who wants to hear about boring army stuff? It just didn’t engage the reader.

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Widling

There's potential here...

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021

You get a good sense of the emotional nature of military training and service in Ranaildo's writing. Having served myself for 15 years, I connected with some of what was written in this book. That being said, there is a great deal of room for improvement in the way the story is presented.
In terms of the pacing, things happen far too quickly and without much in terms of details. It would have been great to hear more about each stage of the experience (recruitment through basic training through deployment and beyond). We don't get a true, deep sense of how Ranaildo was changed for the better of for the worse by his experience. How did all of this really impact his family life? His friendships? We only find out the most basic facts, though there must be so much more to the story (isn't there always?).
Unfortunately, it really feels as though the author's unfamiliarity with the process of writing is hampering his efforts to tell his story, interesting as it may be. That being said, I wouldn't recommend this book, not right now. Should it go through a major re-write and a great deal of soul-searching, I think I'd be happy to give it a re-read. There's an interesting story in there...it just needs to be told in a more coherent, more comprehensive way.

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Interesting read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2021

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I came across Stormy Weather on Facebook and don't regret reading it. The book highlights the authors' life experiences from making a big decision in high school to joining the Marines. Friendships are formed and romances along the way. The author's experiences are uplifting and interesting. I really found "The Bootcamp" chapter very touching. There is some humour in this book that got me giggling at times, especially the part with the blueberry crumbs. I enjoyed reading about the author and Liz, no spoilers but I wonder if it will ever be their time. The author tells his story well and it is well written. All in all,it's definitely a great read.

I will definitely recommend this book.

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