Between Brothers

by C. Kelly Robinson

Four young men, seniors and housemates at Highland University join forces to save the Ellis Community Center after its funding is removed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375757724
• ISBN13: 9780375757723
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Villard Books
• Length: 373 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.9" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Bravo! Bravo!..C.Kelly Robinson knocked it out of the Park

The book was off the hook. I appreciated Terrence's character and almost tragic demise; My excitement could not be contained when his character choose life...instead of fear. I was so enthralled with your book that I had to halt telephone calls for a minute.... An anyone that knows me will tell you that I have been known to become attached to a phone at times.Brother, keep up the good work. The moral fabric of your book and the consciousness of your characters was well weaved together. The testimony of faith rang through loud and clear. Your message, through Brandon and Bobby, of celibacy/abstinence among the sons and daughters of Christ was powerful. Thank you for honoring God in your writing. Abstinence/celibacy is a constant struggle among the body of Christ. Well, don't let me get to preaching like O.J. Peters (smile)....In all sincerity, the book was powerful...friendship, love and integrity were the underlying themes for me.Finally, I was excited to see you address the presence of stratification even among wealthy with the juxtaposing Ashley and Larry.To God be the Glory for the work you do....

REMARKABLY GOOD

'Not All Dogs' is a remarkably good read from beginning to end. Although each character had to bare the weight of their own personal issues, they were able to unite on one common goal; saving the community center for the youth. In this novel, Mr. Robinson brings to the readers a whole new concept of the male species; a positive one. If you are tired of reading books that portray men as 'dogs', then you must pick up this novel because you will learn just the opposite.

Why did it have to end!

Robinson went above and beyond the call of duty when he wrote this book. I completely agree with the other young lady who claimed she was angry when the book was over because she wanted to read more about the characters. The author does a wonderful job of making the reader become attached to these four young men. Never before have I seen men (black men) portrayed with such realism and honesty. I relished the opportunity to have an intimate look inside the minds and hearts of young brothers today. Simply reading about the details of their lives kept me engrossed, but it was the suspenseful story line woven into this book that made me fight to put it down. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good read filled with drama, suspense, humor and sensitivity. I can't wait for your next book, Robinson.

An exceptionally well written novel of interwoven tales.

Not All Dogs is presented in the form of interwoven tales of Brandon "Choirboy" Bailey, a premedical student whose shy ways have left him with a "Black Female Shortage"; Terence "Bootstrapper" Davidson, an orphan putting himself through college who must choose between his wayward brother's life and the Center's survival; Larry "Smooth Operator" Whitaker, a wealthy child of privilege stuck between his trophy girlfriend and Sheila, a woman who fails his "physical criteria" but stirs his heart; and O.J. "Sinister Minister" Peters, an aspiring minister whose playboy lifestyle clashes with his sermons and ultimately endangers his life. When the four housemates unite to save a struggling children's community center in their urban Washington, D.C. neighborhood, their commitment is tested by a trio of urban villains seeking to shut the center down, and by each man's personal dramas. Not All Dogs is both an exceptionally well written and consummate novel of character studies and an engaging, compelling story set in the very real and contemporary world of the Black community. Highly recommended reading.

I couldn't put it down!

Rarely do I pick up a book that grips me and keeps calling me to pick it up once I put it down. Even more, as I was finishing the book, I became annoyed when the phone rang! I eagerly wanted to find out what happened next! It's so good to read a book about the inner struggle brothers experience. I enjoyed Not All Dogs so much that I was sad when I finished. I become so familiar with the characters that I ended up wishing I could read more about them. Great, great, novel!