This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Sheronda L. Barksdale is a stay-at-home mom of her busy 2-year-old son, Life Empowerment Coach, Vision Specialist, Empowerment Speaker, author, and entrepreneur. She specializes in, stress management, time management, relationship coaching, motivation, and spiritual and personal growth for women. Sheronda has two associate degrees, one in Business Administration and the other in Sociology. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling and Human Services. After being strengthened through many traumatic life experiences, from homelessness, to her 1-year-old suffering a traumatic brain injury, Sheronda uses her strengths to encourage others to be empowered by their pain.
Mrs. Barksdale has recently written her very first fictional book, He Made Me Laugh, which has received a 5-star rating on readersfavorite.com. Sheronda is the co-founder of Unlimited Love and Life, LLC. As well as, the co-host of the Blog Talk Radio Show, Love Unlimited: Relationship Coaching with Kim and Sheronda. This fantastic show addresses all forms and fashions of love that intends to help the listeners have stronger relationships with others and, most importantly, themselves. Sheronda’s mission in life is to empower individuals to establish their vision for their life, eliminate any mindsets that may hinder their growth, and learn the necessary skills to lead a focused and passion-driven life.
Reviewed by Maria Beltran for Readers' Favorite
Sheronda L. Barksdale’s He Made Me Laugh, Unlimited Love and Life: The Chronicles is a poignant love story and is a woman’s story as well. As a college student, Octavia Snow had a relationship with Bryce that resulted in pregnancy, but she had an abortion despite Bryce’s protests. She was not going to let anything come between her and her dreams. Octavia is now a driven news reporter who seems to have everything in life. Smart and well educated, she pursues her career first and has in mind to marry and have children much later. Her mother is suffering from a mental disorder and her father has died, leaving her a tidy inheritance. On a trip to Atlanta, she meets Jerman McCullough who pursues her all the way to Chicago. As their romance develops, she discovers something that will force her to make a life changing decision. Will she choose love this time?
He Made Me Laugh, Unlimited Love and Life: The Chronicles takes us inside the heart and mind of Octavia Snow, a modern woman who puts her career first. An illness will change her life as she embarks on a relationship with a man who makes her laugh. Easy to read, with a plot that many women can relate to, Octavia’s story should be read by all those who have experienced a life threatening illness, as well as by their friends and family. Author Sheronda L. Barksdale has written about a topic that has become a reality to many of us. Without being preachy, she touches a chord that helps us understand Octavia and her plight, and there are many women like her out there. This book shows us that there are more important things in life than a thriving career and a successful professional life.
