Everybody Got Issues

by V. Anthony Rivers

Book Overview

This edgy, compelling novel offers an honest portrayal of the ups and downs of everyday life as experienced by three memorable characters. Everybody got issues features Avont Douglas, Ina Sinclair, and Nakia Davidson, three emploees of the successful advertising agency Montaqua Publications. As young, single, and ambitious professionals, their friendship occasionally deteriorates into a vicious cycle of jealousy, gossip, selfishness, and backstabbing. Outside the walls of Montaqua Publications, Avont , Ina, and Nakia also endure the disappointments and failed expectations of personal relationships that, even when seemingly on the brink of success, prove to be struggles. In this fast-paced story about friends and coworkers, V. Anthony Rivers deftly conveys the ugly realities of personal and professional relationships. Demonstrating a deep understanding of people -- their ulterior motives, the emotional baggage they inevitably carry, and of course their issues -- Rivers crafts a novel that is as easy to identify with as it is entertaining.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159309003X
• ISBN13: 9781593090036
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Strebor Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Drama!!

EVERYBODY GOT ISSUES is a well-written sophomore novel by V. Anthony Rivers. This page-turner entices the reader to keep reading as each page unfolds drama happening behind the office doors of Montaqua Publications. Each chapter is written from one of the main character's point of view. Avonte Douglas is handsome, manipulative, and ambitious. He does whatever it takes for him to climb the corporate ladder. He is so driven, that he makes a mistake and crosses the line when it comes to office romance. Will he be able to rebound from this mistake?Ina Sinclair has a reputation of being rude and obnoxious when it comes to breaking in new employees at Montaqua Publications, but that all changes when she meets Avonte. Ina won't stop until she has him right where she wants him-in her office and in her bed. Nakia Davidson is your "around the way girl" who is able to balance living in the hood to being in corporate America. Her personality brings some flair to the office and although she doesn't trust Avonte, it's something about him that draws her to him. Is Avonte trustworthy or is Nakia correct in her initial assessment of him?Mr. Rivers in EVERBODY GOT ISSUES shows that office romances can be great when their good, but when they're bad, you better watch out. This drama-packed novel will have you glued to the pages until the very last page. Readincolor ReviewersShelia Goss

Mixing professional and personal lives, can it work?

In EVERYBODY GOT ISSUES, V. Anthony Rivers takes an interesting and often comical look at relationships on the job. In the office, you're likely to work with an assortment of individuals who may have some very deep issues. There is the ambitious man who will use anybody and any situation to climb the corporate ladder. There is the consummate professional who always dresses the part, acts a little uppity with the staff, but has a hidden freaky agenda. Then, there is the young woman from the other side of the tracks with a different outlook and appearance, trying to make it in a world where the cards are stacked against her. You've just been introduced to Avonté, Ina, and Nakia, respectively. The three work for an advertising company. While working with the firm, they develop some interesting associations with each other as well as other employees. They learn that friendships in a professional setting can be threatened by vicious office gossip, petty backstabbing and needling jealousy. Yes, there is drama in the office too. Professionals can either deal with the drama with aplomb or sadly become a part of it. Rivers has written a very good book characterizing common everyday office politics and conflicts, which can spill over into our personal lives. He gives a good case for the need to keep it at a professional level. Working for a large organization, I could relate to many of the characters' attitudes and issues. This is a good read.Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbonof The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

SAVE THE DRAMA FOR YOUR CO-WORKER

EVERYBODY GOT ISSUES is a well-written sophomore novel by V. Anthony Rivers. This page-turner entices the reader to keep reading as each page unfolds drama happening behind the office doors of Montaqua Publications. Each chapter is written from one of the main character's point of view. Avonte Douglas is handsome, manipulative, and ambitious. He does whatever it takes for him to climb the corporate ladder. He is so driven, that he makes a mistake and crosses the line when it comes to office romance. Will he be able to rebound from this mistake?Ina Sinclair has a reputation of being rude and obnoxious when it comes to breaking in new employees at Montaqua Publications, but that all changes when she meets Avonte. Ina won't stop until she has him right where she wants him-in her office and in her bed. Nakia Davidson is your "around the way girl" who is able to balance living in the hood to being in corporate America. Her personality brings some flair to the office and although she doesn't trust Avonte, it's something about him that draws her to him. Is Avonte trustworthy or is Nakia correct in her initial assessment of him?Mr. Rivers in EVERBODY GOT ISSUES shows that office romances can be great when their good, but when they're bad, you better watch out. This drama-packed novel will have you glued to the pages until the very last page.--Shelia M. Goss, Author of Roses are Thorns, Violets are True and Reviewer for SORMAG