If I Ruled the World

by Joylynn M. Jossel

Book Overview

In every ghetto there is that one who stands out above the rest. In this unforgettable novel, her name is Harlem. Harlem Jones is a twenty-six-year-old bad-ass female who owns her own home, her own... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312328796
• ISBN13: 9780312328795
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

The book rules

Captivating from page one; this is by far the best book I've read all year. Harlem wasn't your typically street-girl-done-come-up character. Her mentality was unique. The girl was classy beyond words and wise beyond her years but with a hint of ghettoism when she needed it the most. I read this book in less than a day. When I wasn't completely shocked, I was laughing with exhilaration or crying with heartbreak. Here's a story that forced me to take a closer look at my own life and uncover a personal hidden strength for what God has in store. It's too good of a book for me to tell the storyline so go out and support this amazing author by buying it yourself.

Looking for something different

I am an avid reader of African American contemporary fiction. But as much as I love to read, most of the books are predictable and the story lines are pretty much the same. But this one totally caught me off guard. I have not shed a tear while reading a book in years and I defintely got emotional while reading this book. Yeah, some parts were just like all the others, but JOY did her THANG and added a remix to her writing that was refreshing and needed in the market today. Happy reading!

I Love the Book!!!!!!!!!!!

I won't take much of you time bout the book......Cause It's a must read you would not put it down. It's hott like that and that you will not be disappointed...It's and page turner and you get your money Ms.Joy is nice like that. Kim From Brooklyn, New York

You did your thang on this one Joy

I read this book in four hours!!! Even though I woke up late the next morning from being up half the night reading If I Ruled the World, it was worth it. The plot was fast-paced, and I could definitely identify with Harlem. Don't sleep on this one readers!!!! I can't wait to read more from this excellent author.

If I ruled the world, all books would be this good!

Joy, you did your thing on this one! I finished this book in under 48 hours, it was so real! As soon as I got it, I put the other book down I was reading and started this one! One of the best books I've read this year, it's in my top 10 for sho! I won't tell the story, but it's a real good read. I'd give it 10 stars if I could.