A Mighty Love

by Anita Doreen Diggs

Book Overview

It seems that nothing could go wrong for Mel and Adrienne Jordan and their infant daughter - Mel has given up the vices of his misspent youth, and he lives happily married in a plush pad in New York... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758202334
• ISBN13: 9780758202338
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Dafina Books
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Love Pangs

A MIGHTY LOVE is the second book that I've read by Anita Doreen Diggs. I've come to enjoy her writing style. In her debut novel, Diggs has created two unforgettable characters, Mel and Adrienne Johnson.Readers will be drawn into the story immediately.Adrienne put her career on hold for her family. As the years go by, she questions that decision and a part of her regrets it. When the pressures of life become too much for Mel to handle, he finds himself not only fighting for his marriage, but for his life. The story follows each one as they deal with the ups and downs of their relationship. The actions of the characters will draw out a full gamut of emotions.If you are looking for an entertaining, yet different type of relationship novel, then don't hesitate to add A MIGHTY LOVE by Anita Diggs to your collection. After reading A Mighty Love, you must also check out her second novel - A MEETING IN THE LADIES ROOM. Readincolor ReviewersShelia Goss

Love Survival

A MIGHTY LOVE by Anita Doreen Diggs are a fitting title to a novel that opens up your heart to testify that love is, indeed, a mighty entity. It is a story that will touch the senses and one that enables you to relate to each person and their turmoil.Mel and Adrienne Jordan is a happily married couple with an infant daughter. Although they come from different upbringings, their love and determination to live the American dream overshadows any differences. When tragedy suddenly strikes, Mel blames himself for their loss, and Adrienne blames him and herself for leaving Mel with their daughter on that fateful day, knowing he was tired after working all night. Feeling sorry for himself and accepting the fact that God will always keep him in the "gutter"; Mel dulls his anguish and pain with alcohol, drugs and women. After going through initial shock and suffering, Adrienne wants to make their marriage work. They both set out trying to convince themselves that they could make it work, but they fall into continuous turmoil, until Mel must finally accept a true reality that he alone must face. It is now up to Mel and Adrienne to come to terms with each other and allow a mighty love to heal them.This book is a serious page turner that you can't put down even if you want to. Each page is filled with a unique, scripted style of writing. The storyline is deep with emotions, and sprinkled with a common realization that this could happen to anyone, and the key is how to cope and heal. Ms. Diggs does an excellent job in weaving the necessary components together to give the reader much to think about and consider, plus close the book with humble respect for each character and their survival. It is fair to say that this author has already made a spot for herself in the literary community.A MIGHTY LOVE by Anita Doreen Diggs goes beyond a two thumbs up; it is a magnificent display of a writer who has the skills and style to get you ready to look forward to her next book. I highly recommend this book and disappointment will never enter your mind or vocabulary. Reviewed by Kalaaniof The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Highly Recommended by Mary Monroe, "God Don't Like Ugly"

This is the best book I've read this year. The characters all but leap off the pages! Right after I finished it, I rushed back to the bookstore and purchased several more copies to give as gifts. I've heard people say that the story was predictable, I don't think so. I didn't know where the story was going and I am glad it ended the way it did, but I hope to see a sequel! One of my friends complained about Lloyd because he chose not to have a relationship with his relatives after he became so successful. I totally understood where the brother was coming from. However, I do hope that if there is a sequel, Lloyd will reconsider and set some boundaries and stick to them because he can make a healthy relationship with his "down and out" siblings work (I am speaking from experience...). My ONLY disappointment was reading that this is the only novel out there by Anita. I would love to read more of her work.

A REAL PAGE TURNER

This is the best book I've read in a very long time. It is courageous, wise, funny, heartbreaking and Miss Diggs is the new Queen of Dialogue. Mel is my favorite character. I just want to hold him tight and tell him everything is going to be okay.

A REMARKABLE HEARTFELT DEBUT!

A Mighty Love is a welcome return to the world of working class African Americans. It is a tragedy, a love story, a reminder that the hands of fate operate in remarkable ways. Mel and Debra are characters that won't soon be forgotten. Bravo!