Business Unusual

by Linda F. Beed

Unbeknownst to them, the lives of five people cross at a very crucial time. Each individual is faced with a choice that will determine if they will walk the ordained path to fulfilling purpose or... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0978589009
• ISBN13: 9780978589004
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: On Assignment
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Different Perspective

As a rather unsophisticated Southern white woman, I found myself identifying more with the heroine's relatives from "the Old Country--Alabama" than I did with the ultra stylish and successful Bernadette "Twinkle" Lewis and her sisters, but that doesn't mean I didn't immensely enjoy meeting them and the men lucky enough to have one of these amazing women in their lives. I might not quite understand Twinkle's passion for shoe shopping, but her passion for the Lord comes through loud and clear in the universal language of God. The spiritual commitment and vision of all these richly drawn characters was truly inspirational, and I finished the book feeling blessed to have read it. I highly recommend it for anyone who likes an engaging story populated with unique, unpredictable characters.

In All Thy Ways Acknowledge HIM

Bernadette Lewis is a living example of a blessed woman who obeys God. A loving and God-fearing family is the foundation for her success and unwavering faith in God. As president of her own company, Bernadette begins each day with prayer and thanksgiving. Even when faced with conflicts in the workplace, she never makes a decision without consulting God. That is until Hayes Davis enters her life. Hayes Davis is handsome, successful and self-centered. The problem is he doesn't know it. Hayes' less than godly upbringing blinds him to the fact that he's self-serving even with God. He pursues Bernadette with the purpose of satisfying his physical desires, but soon discovers he's in a battle that spiritually he's not equipped for. In Business Unusual, Linda Beed portrays a realistic view of what happens when we move outside of God and lean to our emotions and flesh. The story is filled with relatable support characters whose lives also convey a message of trusting more in God than in what is seen with the natural eye. I particularly loved Bernadette's father. Joseph is a strong man who is not afraid to love his daughters. He not only physically protects his family, but fights for them in the Spirit as well. Business Unusual doesn't have an ending. Instead, it stops, leaving the reader with anticipation for the sequel.

A book the leaves you wanting more

I thoroughly enjoyed Business Unusual. The characters each held their own. There was no time for out shining one another. Linda Beed has created a story the will bring every emotion you possess to the surface. The characters in Business Unusual challenged me to examine my own life and to strive for excellence in my endeavors. I love the relationship Bernaette shared with her family. This book takes a look at the close bond of family and how the imprint a father leaves on a daughter's heart can direct her life well into adulthood. I can't wait to read more book by Linda Beed. If you have not read this book, GET IT NOW! You won't regret it.

No Status Quo, It's Business Unusual

Bernadette "Twinkle" Lewis was brought up by her parents in a loving God-fearing home along with her two older sisters. She has a rich heritage in not only her bloodline, but the morals and values passed down to her from generation to generation that are founded on the Word and love of God. Bernadette is privileged to have family who live the life they teach by example. What Bernadette has been taught has prepared her to remain a virgin until she is married, something that is challenged for the first time when she meets Hayes Davis. It is not enough to know that Hayes is fine, but who is he? Is he the one God has for Bernadette to marry? She is encouraged time and time again to pray and ask God to show her Hayes' spirit and reveal to her if he is indeed her husband. Hayes has been raised in the church as well, but influences from both his mother and father have given him a distorted understanding about who God is in relation to who he is. Thankfully his best friend, Roosevelt, and his wife Nee Nee never gave up on him, praying for Hayes, counseling and sharing with him until he comes wholeheartedly to God. "Business Unusual" takes the reader through this pivotal time in the lives of Twinkle and Hayes, allowing us to experience their learning processes and growth as they both enter a new level in the Lord. They both learn the importance of knowing the will of God for their lives and how vitally important it is to walk in obedience to Him. This process includes family members and friends as they both see past themselves to help others they know and some they meet along the way. There is no way I could possibly share in this review the wealth of God's love in the pages of this book, neither the blessing it was for me to read it. The characters are so very vividly written that you can see them and feel what they are going through. I am in awe of how Author Beed was able to infuse the lives of the families and friends of Bernadette Lewis and Hayes Davis without confusing the story line and yet it creates an informational background the story needs in order to be told. I am anxiously awaiting the sequel of this story that was written by an anointed Woman of God. Reviewed by Sharel E. Gordon-Love Apooo Book Club

Being About The Lord's Business

Every so often, a self-published book beats the odds and grabs the attention of enough readers to draw an offer from a traditional publisher. I sure hope that this happens for this book. Dr. Linda Beed, an emerging Christian author and veteran educator has recently released her debut novel. Business Unusual is an inspirational contemporary romance that is Christian fiction in it's purest form. Bernadette Lewis is a very accomplished young businesswoman. She is the owner and President of B. L. Lewis Enterprises, a privately held consulting, software development and personal training service. Her company has been very successful in just a short period of time. Many wonder what her secret to success is. Hers is a success story grounded in faith and obedience. As a young, single Christian woman; Bernadette has values and attributes not always understood by the secular world, but that still does not deter her from being who she was raised to be. The daughter of parents in the ministry, she and her sisters have built their careers on service to God and mankind. Their personal lives mirror that Christian upbringing and it is no surprise that as adults, they find themselves dealing with unlike personalities in the people that come into their professional lives. How Bernadette deals with these individuals is the core of this story. Both entertaining and inspirational; I found this novel a great read for young Christian men and women. There is a lesson to be learned here. When Bernadette meets Hayes Davis, a man who is just beginning to understand his spirituality, she is very attracted to him both professionally and personally. Hayes finds in Bernadette what he never has found in a woman. He both respects and adores her and understands that this will be no ordinary dating experience. Hayes is sure that he has found his life partner, but is he prepared to live up to her expectations of him? Other supporting characters brings full circle a story that portrays today's upscale African American singles who are at the beginning of their personal and professional life journeys. Reading this book was like watching your children grow up, not always accepting their choices but hoping that they will do well and be both happy and successful. I also loved the history of the Lewis family. They are deeply grounded in their culture and the history of African Americans who have a proud legacy in this society. Positive images of a proud people is always refreshing in a novel and this one was full of proud moments. Business Unusual is the story of the inspiring Lewis family, their walk with the Lord and the family structure that brings each successive generation to new heights. Parental love and obligation; Christian marriage and Godly relationships between young adults are just some of the major themes of this novel. The characters are unique and interesting and the story line is very inspirational. I think that many young Christian wome