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Drowning Without You Kindle Edition

by Diamond D. Johnson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,421 ratings
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Serenity Reed. That name holds a lot of weight in the world. Serenity is known for her exceptional dance skills, her award-winning dance studio, where many children dream of dancing, and her marriage to NBA star Dionte Reed. Serenity is also living with lupus. She has fought this disease since she was fifteen, and the battle seems to get more challenging each day. Although she is exhausted, there is still so much for Serenity to accomplish in life, so she refuses to give up. She’s a mother who deserves to watch her son grow up and reach his goals. And the dance world still needs her inspiration and motivation.

Drowning without you will take you through a journey of what it really means to love someone and how the thought of living without that person can make you feel like you’re sinking.

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    242 pages
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  4. Publication date
    November 28, 2022
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BNK4XV8F
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 28, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3219 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,421 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
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SHANELLE
5.0 out of 5 stars AN EMOTIONAL AND BEAUTIFUL STORY 😢😢
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022
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WOW! This book was so emotional that you felt everything these characters were going through. The author did an amazing job of not only focusing on the illness of Lupus but giving readers the visual of how much of a toll it can take on the person living with it. I am in awe of the strength Serenity exuded throughout this story and the people she left an amazing mark on. I loved the relationship/ bond that Serenity and Mr Man had and it wasn't just because of Dakari. The bond they had could never be broken. You can actually visualize what that looked like from their silly banter to the words spoken on her behalf by Mr Man. And although this story can be a tear jerker, we also get the love and strength these characters shown for one another. This is definitely a story that will be talked about as well as a highly recommended read.
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Shikita Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Grab some tissue
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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This was a such a nice read. The healthy coparenting was beautiful to see. But you will need to grab some tissue before the story ends.
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Lucerne Reyes
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
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Wow! Serenity’s story made me laugh, cry, and reflect. I have been living with Lupus SLE since I was 22 years old, I had both kidneys fail, was on dialysis, received a transplant and I continue to live with Lupus. Thank you for shedding light on this debilitating Disease. I would’ve wanted serenity to be here for her son’s future dreams, but ultimately I’m happy with the way you wrote her story.
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lda
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
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I did not expect to be in full blown meltdown crying by the end of the book. This was a wonderful, REAL book. I need to see what Dakari’s life turns out like!!!
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KG
5.0 out of 5 stars Damn
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023
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Heart wrenching, Heartwarming, Loving, Sad, this book encompasses all of the emotions….It was a well written story of unwavering, steadfast, faithful love.
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#SoAddicted2Reading
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Heartbreaking
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
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Omg...this was such a beautiful story of love, strength, and grace! I've cried before while reading one of Diamond's books but this right here had me bawling my eyes out. Thanks for such an amazing read!

I had to edit my comment to address the the review from Ebee.. I could probably appreciate the review more if if you perhaps spellchecked your review. I can appreciate the gist of what you were trying to say. While your sentiments may be true and valid, it takes nothing away from the main theme of the storyline - love, strength, perseverance, family, friendship, sisterhood and pursuing your dreams.
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Ronnie
5.0 out of 5 stars Jesus !!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
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This was something man the amount of tears I had flowing through my eyes was crazy. Ms. Diamond really did it with this I’ve love all her work she put out but this really had me in a chokehold. Serenity was something special alright she left her mark in this world even as a fictional character she rest heavy on our chest. The relationship between her and Mr. Man aka Dionte was so right even with that divorce they were everything in a way that captures you and you could tell they were some true love for life forever type that is very rare these days and it was so nice to soak up. The mother and son relationship she had with dakari was top notch that’s the type of mother that is top tier reminds me of my relationship with my own mother they will break their backs literally for their kids and be on them and love them so deep in their soul. Their communication and bond was so good something all parents should have with their kids they set a perfect example. I still can’t believe the way I was crying man like I literally kept bawling like she was someone I knew I have never cried this hysterically for a book and it just hit home for me. This book will definitely always leave a mark for me to remember and be on my top 20 books of for life that struck a cord that you can’t forget. Love the educational light that was brought to lupus but it was a pain to read about where someone can suffer so much from this autoimmune disease reminds me of sickle disease as well. Listen not even gonna entertain that female he was sleeping with she was a grade A JOKE 🙄. But back to serenity her send off was everything definitely reminded me of those celebrities that left a mark in this world type funeral I loved it all had me gasping for breath and dionte speech was so heart warming. Serenity was someone that was there for everyone she was such a bright light that can’t be forgotten.This book will definitely be on my mind at random times even thinking of the possible future for everyone. Take a chance with this book it will have you stuck and emotional even people like me who isn’t so emotional so that says something. I’m glad she got to rest but I’m so sad because she left her mark but still had so much to give and so much possibilities but these things just happen even in real life and continuing to pray for the better and have hope and faith is the only way honestly. The son dakari that she and Mr. Man created they raised him so well even with his situations he had which is normal especially for a growing boy he was so well put together he’s a good kid for real and I know he’s gonna continue on with what his Mother said he’d be and leave the mark on this world with her on his mind and continue what she started so even though she left so soon she left behind a piece of her to continue the legacy. But thank your for this gem of a book Ms. Diamond Johnson and for your wonderful imagination and mind and hands that put in the work of this extreme talent of telling stories that feel so real only very few can do that. ❤️❤️ ps sorry for this long review 🙈
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Bookworm by Nicole
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal and emotional
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022
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One thing I always appreciate is a storyline that's new to me, and Drowning Without You is definitely something different. Reading about a love so pure and thorough between two beautiful black people is refreshing. Although Serenity's illness was sad she had a fire in her soul and a heart of gold. Her and her ex husband turned best friend Mr.Man are the epitome of black love, friendship, loyalty, and co parenting. They raised their son so well, uplifted him, and protected him to the fullest and you don't read that type of positivity in books too often when it comes to parents. Even the friends and grandparents were all great people and an amazing support system. Dakari being13 and having to watch his mom pass was tough to read, but I appreciated his mature character. I held back tears during Mr.Man giving the eulogy, and not many books have ever gotten me to that point. I will forever recommend this book to any and everyone. Great job Diamond Johnson.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit!
Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2022
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What a heartfelt story. This brought me to tears. Well done queen. Hits on hits... blessings on blessings. Keep them coming!
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Em
5.0 out of 5 stars I haven't had to take a break from a book in a long time. This was beautifully written.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2022
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I saw another review which thumbed this book down and was going to pass it up. However the story stood out to me as I know a few people with Lupus.
Books for me act as an escape from the world but every so often, I need a reality check and this book did that for me.

I cried real tears reading this book. It was written so well I could swear up and down I was Brook or Scarlett as I felt Serenity was my girl in real life.

Yes it deals with something heavy, but if you allow it, it leaves you with something to think about, there's some lessons in here for real, maybe even some you can apply to yourself and for me, that's a sign of a story well done.

Let me go and find another book to stress me out today by this author. X
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in Australia on January 19, 2023
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For once a story that made me want to stop reading for the right reasons, a story that was so wonderfully written it made my heart hurt for the characters, thank you Diamond for awesome penmanship and creating a story that will be one of my most favourites.
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Cinthia Moise
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2022
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What a beautifully written masterpieces! I cried so hard !!! What a beautiful soul each character had! Bravo D! You did that !
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5.0 out of 5 stars The tears will flow.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2023
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I like the whole love story beginning to end but I loved that the story was also educational in the realms of Lupus and how it affects the body. I know people close to me with this illness but this novel put a new perspective on the life altering Illness. Thank you for the sensitive insight and also for a portrayal of unconditional love.
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