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Lemonade: Inspired by Actual Events
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by Bernard L. Dillard, Bernard L. Dillard (Editor)
Bernard L. Dillard
Lemonade: Inspired by Actual Events
328
by Bernard L. Dillard, Bernard L. Dillard (Editor)
Bernard L. Dillard
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Overview
EXCERPT:
I grabbed a magazine during the wait and also to keep from having to look at people who walked by my general area. It felt like every eye in that wing of the building was on me. They knew I didn't work there so I had to be visiting for the other reason. Indeed, I was making more out of it because whenever I glanced up, people were minding their own business, not even realizing I was there. What I was feeling was my own sense of paranoia. I was reading some issue in Ebony about how Mo'Nique was on the come-up. I was so enrapt in the article that I hadn't realized that Judge was standing at the door, holding it open, trying to get my attention. "Bernard!"
"Hey, Judge. You are Judge, right?" He was an African-American guy, who looked in his mid-thirties. He had a short Caesar cut and wore a pair of frameless glasses.
"Yeah, come on in. That must be a good article, man. I called you about three times."
I grabbed my stuff and tried to continue with the humor. "Maybe while I'm here, I probably need to get my hearing checked too. It might be wax." We both laughed.
I entered, and the door closed behind me. I followed him into his office, and he gave further instructions. "Just grab a seat, man. Let me grab something over here."
I sat down and just observed my surroundings. To the left were a race track, some Lego pieces, building blocks, and other toys. Sadly, his clientele obviously included little boys who hadn't managed to escape this harsh reality. I started to tear up a little because of this, but thank goodness Judge was one of those whose job it was to intervene and help them gain some sense of normalcy back.
This scene provides the backdrop for one of the many battles that Bernard L. Dillard faces in "Lemonade," a coming-of-age story, which highlights his persistence, faith, and triumph as he journeys toward the ever-elusive space called manhood. Exposed to the goods, the bads, and the uglies of Dillard's world, readers can't help but sympathize with, cheer for, and laugh out loud at a man, who is trying his best to find the most stable path that leads from boy to man. Written like a novel and presented in bite-sized chapters, "Lemonade" is indeed a page-turner.
Throughout these pages, Dillard shares the story behind his success. Through candor, vulnerability, and a tinge of wit, Dillard describes how he overcame his own sense of adversity. Although he has held many of these shocking details close to the vest, he now exposes past wounds in his own life with the hopes of encouraging others to succeed despite their own feelings of injury and loss. Simply, it is a tale of triumph and unmasks what happens when one learns how to win with the hand of life that is dealt.
In a nutshell, Dillard stands in life's kitchen, gathers his ingredients, and shows us what to make when all there seems to be is a basket full of lemons.
Got lemons? Read Lemonade!
I grabbed a magazine during the wait and also to keep from having to look at people who walked by my general area. It felt like every eye in that wing of the building was on me. They knew I didn't work there so I had to be visiting for the other reason. Indeed, I was making more out of it because whenever I glanced up, people were minding their own business, not even realizing I was there. What I was feeling was my own sense of paranoia. I was reading some issue in Ebony about how Mo'Nique was on the come-up. I was so enrapt in the article that I hadn't realized that Judge was standing at the door, holding it open, trying to get my attention. "Bernard!"
"Hey, Judge. You are Judge, right?" He was an African-American guy, who looked in his mid-thirties. He had a short Caesar cut and wore a pair of frameless glasses.
"Yeah, come on in. That must be a good article, man. I called you about three times."
I grabbed my stuff and tried to continue with the humor. "Maybe while I'm here, I probably need to get my hearing checked too. It might be wax." We both laughed.
I entered, and the door closed behind me. I followed him into his office, and he gave further instructions. "Just grab a seat, man. Let me grab something over here."
I sat down and just observed my surroundings. To the left were a race track, some Lego pieces, building blocks, and other toys. Sadly, his clientele obviously included little boys who hadn't managed to escape this harsh reality. I started to tear up a little because of this, but thank goodness Judge was one of those whose job it was to intervene and help them gain some sense of normalcy back.
This scene provides the backdrop for one of the many battles that Bernard L. Dillard faces in "Lemonade," a coming-of-age story, which highlights his persistence, faith, and triumph as he journeys toward the ever-elusive space called manhood. Exposed to the goods, the bads, and the uglies of Dillard's world, readers can't help but sympathize with, cheer for, and laugh out loud at a man, who is trying his best to find the most stable path that leads from boy to man. Written like a novel and presented in bite-sized chapters, "Lemonade" is indeed a page-turner.
Throughout these pages, Dillard shares the story behind his success. Through candor, vulnerability, and a tinge of wit, Dillard describes how he overcame his own sense of adversity. Although he has held many of these shocking details close to the vest, he now exposes past wounds in his own life with the hopes of encouraging others to succeed despite their own feelings of injury and loss. Simply, it is a tale of triumph and unmasks what happens when one learns how to win with the hand of life that is dealt.
In a nutshell, Dillard stands in life's kitchen, gathers his ingredients, and shows us what to make when all there seems to be is a basket full of lemons.
Got lemons? Read Lemonade!
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940015796469 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | BerNerd Publishing |
| Publication date: | 12/01/2012 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 328 |
| File size: | 9 MB |
About the Author
A native of Durham, North Carolina, Bernard L. Dillard is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Fashion Institute of Technology, where he teaches several upper-level courses, including Statistical Analysis and The Mathematics of Personal Finance. He is the author of Moneymatics and the co-author of Elementary Statistics (4th edition)."
He frequents the speaking circuit, sharing his story and inspiring others to overcome their own set of challenges. In his spare time, he enjoys modeling, long-distance running, and watching documentaries.
Bernard is single and currently resides in Brooklyn.
He frequents the speaking circuit, sharing his story and inspiring others to overcome their own set of challenges. In his spare time, he enjoys modeling, long-distance running, and watching documentaries.
Bernard is single and currently resides in Brooklyn.
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