A Slice of Life

By D.C. Johnson and D.C.Johnson

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1930847912
• ISBN13: 9781930847910
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Dar. J Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent

I have read a slice of life really enjoyed this book. If you have not read the first part you have to get it good from start to finish.I am now on part three can't wait for the last part wonderful books. Author has outdone herself three times in a row!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Continuing saga of "Camille's Dilemma"

Reviewed by Kelli Glesige for Reader Views (6/06) "A Slice of Life" is the continuing saga of now 34-year old Camille Jenkins who dubs herself with the title of Professional Lesbian. This book is the sequel to "Camille's Dilemma" and my favorite of the series by D.C. Johnson. Because failed relationships have left Camille a bit skeptical, she is apprehensive to follow her heart and chooses to keep her feelings close. Then, suddenly and surprisingly, the dashing writer, Billy Winters, enters Camille's world and life throws her a curve ball. Camille finds herself yearning for what only a man can provide, and she wants it all from Billy Winters. Camille also meets some new friends in this second book, Georgia and Beverly, at a poetry slam and finds their company very comforting and refreshing. Camille is at first attracted to Georgia but vows to squash any romantic interest she feels because both ladies are heterosexual. Georgia has been happily married for 16 years to William and has 17- year old son William Lee, to show for it, while Beverly lives unhappily with boyfriend, Aaron. Camille finds herself falling helplessly in love with Billy and wonders if her life is beginning to take a more traditional turn with her romantic feelings for a male. But just when Camille believes Billy could be just the guy to make her go straight, she learns that Billy is a married man. In addition, Billy is married to Camille's new best friend, Georgia. And to make matters even crazier, Camille's 17- year old son, Calvin, and Billy and Georgia's son, Willie Lee, are best friends and teammates on the school football team. The yarn unravels and once again, Camille finds herself confused. One thing she is sure of though, and that is her decision to prioritize a friendship with Georgia and the respect of her son, Calvin over a dead end relationship with Billy. Since Georgia knows nothing of Billy's affair with Camille, Camille plays along with the "story" he feeds Georgia about how he and Camille are acquainted. Camille soon realizes that Billy has no intention of giving up his married life with Georgia, hence his slice of life, so Camille will give up her life with Billy to keep the peace. More craziness abounds throughout the pages of this story, be assured, but I do not want to reveal too much. My suggestion is to pick up a copy and read the book to learn the additional quandaries. D.C. Johnson writes in such a way that some readers may find her work offensive. The target audience is probably young adults who hold looser views on what a relationship between two adults really should be, especially in a marriage. If you believe sexual relationships should be entered into only between a male and a female in the bonds of marriage, I suggest passing on this book. However, if you question your sexual preference and do not take marriage vows with the seriousness God intended, you may enjoy this one.

Life on The Edge

In DC Johnson's sequel to Camille's Dilemma, A Slice of Life picks up Camille's story as a confident adult and lesbian. As a lesbian, Camille has found her niche. For the most part she only associates with her gay friends and frequents gay bars. When she meets Billy Winters, a man that she finds attractive at the park, she becomes shocked. When she becomes friends with two straight women, her friends become shocked. When Camille starts to fall for Billy, everybody is shocked--including Camille. Although Camille, Billy, and her new friends have no clue; they are all deeply entangled. It was nice seeing this author's growth since her debut novel. The characters were interesting and the plot was filled with a lot of conflict and tension. Throughout the entire novel, the reader is left wondering when will everyone discover each other's secret. The end becomes explosive once everyone finds out just how small the world really is. If you are looking for a nice and entertaining read, try picking up A Slice of Life by D.C Johnson. T. RHYTHM KNIGHT APOOO BookClub

Changing horses

Camille has always preferred women. She experimented with a man once and had a child, Calvin, who is now a teenager. After having been hurt in love one too many times, she has sworn off relationships. That is, until she meets Billy on a beach. His smooth brown skin and handsome face entice her, and she succumbs to his charm. She suspects that he isn't what he says he is, but he's dynamite in the bedroom, so she overlooks it. Things get tense when her life starts to unravel as one jolt after another shocks her. Camille suddenly finds out what a small world she inhabits when she realizes that her teenage son and her lover's teenage son are friends and play on the same football team. Plus, without realizing it, she has become friends with Billy's wife, who has always referred to him as William. Camille has even chatted about Billy to his wife, Georgia, but neither knew he was the same man. In addition, she doesn't like the label "bisexual" which is applied to people like her. She prefers to think she is merely taking a sabbatical from women because she notices that she is still very much attracted to them. D.C. Johnson's A SLICE OF LIFE is a page-turner and is filled with suspense. You know, with all these people knowing each other without realizing they know each other, an explosion is about to happen and the tension keeps you turning those pages. Johnson has come up with more twists and turns than a corkscrew. And then there are the laugh-out-loud moments. It does remind us to listen to those small voices that tell us when something isn't quite right. I found the book to be very entertaining even if waiting to see how it would all turn out made me a little crazy as my imagination ran away with me. It was well-written and enjoyable. Reviewed by alice Holman of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers