Show Me the Sun

By Miriam Shumba

In her heartwarming debut novel about a woman with low self-esteem who unexpectedly finds love, Shumba explores family relationships, jealousies between friends, infidelity in marriage, and the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585714054
• ISBN13: 9781585714056
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Genesis Pr Inc
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Read!

When Raven Davies is swept off her feet by basketball star Amari Thomas, she sees their relationship as too good to be true. Burdened with her doubts, it is easy for the insecure Raven to give up on her commitment to Amari and God when the beautiful seductress Lexie Hart enters the picture. In the midst of heartbreak,humiliation, and betrayal Raven begins to fall in love with herself. And as she unravels the many layers that make her beautiful, the reader is reminded that we cannot truly love another until we completely love ourselves. "Show Me the Sun" presents a remarkable story of love, trust, self-confidence, and commitment that everyone can relate to and no one will be able to put down. In her debut novel filled with drama, romance, and self-discovery, Miriam Shumba will have you craving for more! (I'm crossing my fingers for a sequel :)

Incredible First Novel!

I love a book that keeps me captivated from the first page to the last and "Show Me The Sun" did just that. It was suspenseful in a way that I was not expecting, which made it a difficult book to put down. I was so involved that there were moments when I found myself wanting to shake Raven and tell her to "get yourself together and find the beauty in yourself" but isn't that what books are supposed to do? Make us care about the characters and demand more from them? Miriam Shumba has an incredible first novel on her hands. Now I am (impatiently) waiting for her second novel to debut.

Call Tyler Perry this needs to be a movie!

SHOW ME THE SUN is a mix of Tyler Perry meets Paulo Coelho. I mean this in the most admirable way. When you read the prologue you will wonder how Raven would ever consider taking Amari back. It's a book that will make you think with your mind, feel with your heart, and view relationships with crying open eyes. If you have ever wondered why a woman would take back a man that cheated on her...read this story and you will see the many complexities of that situation. Life isn't black and white. Infact it's many shades of black. I'm a librarian and this is one of the best stories I've EVER read. Oh and guys...it has basketball, a sexy movie star temptress and infidelity...what could be better? Great book!

(RAW Rating: 4.5) - Show Me The Sun

Raven Davies, daughter of a minister and a social worker with low self-esteem, may have found the man of her dreams in Amari Thomas, gorgeous NBA point guard for the Pistons, but she just doesn't know it yet. When Amari meets Raven to discuss getting involved and helping to fund the children's center, he thinks she is the coldest woman on the planet. Little does he know, Raven has been burned so badly in the past by men that Hell will freeze over before she becomes involved with another man. Raven is already convinced she will never have the picture perfect marriage and family she has always dreamed of. The feelings Amari evoke in her are nothing but love, and when he finally pops the question, Raven is thrilled, and she accepts. Their marriage is picture perfect for the next two years...but then comes the husband stealer, Lexie Hart, Hollywood movie diva. Lexie is intent on stealing Amari away from Raven and she will do anything, including slander and providing false information to the media, insinuating she and Amari are involved. When the news gets back to Raven, she is outraged and now Amari must convince Raven he loves her unconditionally. Will Lexie ever leave the picture or will she become a permanent third wheel to their lives forever? Or will Raven give up on love again? SHOW ME THE SUN is a heartwarming romance novel about how one women's low self-esteem almost got in the way of obtaining her goals. In this novel, Miriam Shumba explores family relationships and the meaning of true friendship. Her main female character also discovers how to forgive and overcome challenges in a relationship. I would recommend this book because it has valuable underlying messages throughout about the struggles in marriages/relationships, self-esteem issues and the pressure to fit in with the society around you. SHOW ME THE SUN proves there really is light at the end of the tunnel. Reviewed by TygerLily for The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers