A Family Sin

by Travis Hunter

Book Overview

Karim Spencer, raised in the home of a bootlegger in a run-down neighborhood, has gone on to become a successful businessman with a tony home, a beautiful girlfriend, and a son. But memories of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345481682
• ISBN13: 9780345481689
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: One World
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A FAMILY SIN

The book was a good read. I thought Senior was a riot. He was a very funny dude in the book. I enjoy how the entire family finally grew up. The book could of been a little longer but thats fine. I really enjoyed "A Family Sin" Great job.

Another Great Novel!!!!

Travis Hunter has done it again! You know before you purchase one of his books what you're getting. Get this book today! You won't be disappointed!

Such a good storyteller

Victor is such a good storyteller. I loved this story, loved the characters and loved the ending. I am always waiting for his next book.

Secret Pain

Karim Spencer is a successful financial advisor with a live-in girlfriend and young son. He is living the life that he always wanted until the demons of his past start to get the best of him. Karim's brother Omar took the fall for a murder that he committed. Karim has tried everything in his power to try to get his brother out of prison but the countless appeals haven't worked. Karim comes up with plan to finally free Omar but this decision may cost him his life. Karim's sister Nadiah has made a lot of bad decisions as a single mother. She can't control her wayward teen son and wants Karim to step in to help her save him from the streets. Nadiah is also trying to finally get a decent job and be the mother that she should have been years ago. But is it too late? A Family Sin is a powerful novel by Travis Hunter. Hunter brought a timely and engaging storyline with strong characters. You will feel all of the emotions of every person in this story. Hunter's outstanding character development is what really makes this novel stand out. You feel Karim's inner conflict about his brother Omar's situation. You also feel the uncertainty of Nadiah as she tries to overcome her past mistakes to be a better mother to her son. The scenes are so descriptive in this novel that readers will feel like they are actually in Atlanta. The overall theme of this story is about trying to beat the odds and to choose the correct path for your life. A Family Sin is touching and awe-inspiring. Travis Hunter proves that he is one of today's master storytellers. Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for Urban Reviews

Family is Family Through Thick and Thin

A Family Sin by Travis Hunter is a book that explores the obligations that family members have for each other. Karim is a Financial Analyst with a live-in girlfriend and a son. He is doing everything he can to live a better life, but is constantly consumed with his family. His older brother, Omar, is in prison for life on a murder rap. His sister, Nadiah, is a beautiful girl who is always in love with the wrong man. She has one daughter she does not have custody of and a son, JaQuan on his way to trouble because he has anger issues about how he has been treated by the people in his life. Momma Mae is the grandmother who has taken care of her grandbabies, but has her own issues as the gun-toting, bootlegger in the hood. I loved reading this book that is an old play on the biblical theme of 'the sins of the fathers always show up through the generations.' Mr. Hunter does a wonderful job of exploring family relationships, commitments and how so often parents are bound up in their own woes and are unable to help their children. Even with all the family sins and struggles it was beautiful to read how this family was always there for each other. A Family Sin is recommended for all readers who enjoy a fast-paced, contemporary novel with a heartfelt message about how important family is. Great job Mr. Hunter. Angelia Menchan APOOO BookClub