The Karen Vaughn Book Club: January 2009 Selection

“The JOY of Appreciative Living”
by Jacqueline Kelm

KV Book Club Gathering
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It's time to SHINE in 2009! Top your New Year's Resolution and goal list with, "HAPPINESS". We all want to live happier joyful lives in 2009. 2008 was a great year of CHANGE in my life. From the first African-American being elected President to my husband and I both losing our jobs. I know we are not the only ones living in the balance. So to encourage positive thinking for all of us, our book of the month, The Joy of Appreciative Living is the perfect asset for the new beginnings we will emark on in 2009. Author Jacqueline Kelm has created at 28-day blueprint to greater happiness broken down in three steps. Think about how much your life will be changed by the end of January. So, let's begin reading and uncover our JOYOUS LIFE!

Karen Vaughn Book Club November 2008 Selection

Dreams From My Father
by: President Barack Obama

Bookclub Gathering & Coffee Tasting

Tuesday, November 25th 7PM-9PM

Starbucks Coffeehouse Sheridan and North Park Road

Hollywood, Florida 33020

The election is over, we have gone from, "Yes We Can" to "Yes We Did!" Now lets learn more about Barack (if we haven't learned everything already) in his memoir, Dreams from my Father. In his memoir, Barack Obama writes about his personal struggle with race and identity. After his father's death, Barack travels to Africa to discover his roots and to understand more about the man who was his father. After his trip, Obama was able to put his multicultural background in perspective and move forward with his life. He found his place and purpose. This is the point in which Barack became more than a law-graduate from Harvard. He became Barack, helper of people and ambassador of Hope.

Read with us and join the discuss right here on my blog. Leave your comments. Then, join us Tuesday, November 25th for our Book Club month Gathering. (Click Here to buy Dreams from my Father Now)

Karen Vaughn Book Club October 2008 Selection

“From the Heart: Eight Rules to Live By”

by Robin Roberts

A special selection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

KV Book Club Gathering & Coffee Tasting
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29th

7pm – 9pm

Starbuck Coffeehouse

Sheridan Street and North Park Road Hollywood,

One Mile west of 1-95

Robin Roberts didn't get where she is today by sheer luck. As a child in Mississippi, a college basketball star, a host on ESPN, and now a co-anchor of "Good Morning America," Roberts used faith and a determination to stay true to herself to guide her to the top. She credits eight rules with keeping her on the path to fulfillment and success: The seven that appeared in the bestselling hardcover edition of "From the Heart," plus an eighth rule, "Early Detection," that specifically addresses her recent bout with breast cancer. (MORE/SOURCE )

Noted for her down-to-earth style and warmth, Roberts considers her faith, family, and fundamental values as being the cornerstones of her emotional and professional achievement. In this little book with a big heart, she imparts her hard-won wisdom through personal stories and inspirational reflections on how any woman can be her best self.

"There is no magical reason why I am where I am. And there is absolutely no reason why you can't be where you want to be. If it can happen for me, it can happen for you, too. And it would be a privilege for me to help you get there." -Robin

Robin speaking at the V Foundation Wine Celebration

Karen Vaughn Book Club September 2008 Selection

She was the women who found herself in the middle of the East Coast/West Coast beef. She was Biggie's wife, and rumored lover of Tupac. If you ever wondered about the real story behind the glory days of Bad Boy, being Biggie’s wife, and the life of a single mom in the recording industry; Faith gives it to you straight with no chaser. Her life is full of twists and turns, ups and down, horror and happiness. After reading this memoir you will see how Faith has transcended into a balanced and fulfilled mother, wife, singer and now author. We can all find a little of ourselves in Faith's story.

Faith started her music career as a songwriter and session singer for Hi-Five, Christopher Williams, Al B. Sure, Usher, and Mary J. Blige. Her first meeting with Sean "Puffy" Combs in '94 turned into the beginning of her solo career which spawned her debut platinum album Faith. In the same year, she met and fell in love with label-mate The Notorious B.I.G. Their marriage marked the beginning of a turbulent relationship that would end in murder.

Karen Vaughn Book Club August 2008 Selection

Theme: Women celebrating women
Book Club Gathering and Coffee Tasting August 26th
Starbuck Coffeehouse
Sheridan Street and North Park Road
Hollywood, One Mile west of 1-95

Maxine Davis's life is careening out of control—her marriage is dull, her teenage daughters are driving her insane and she is days away from a big birthday. New York Times bestselling author Connie Briscoe spins a compelling story of betrayal, forgiveness and redemption in The Perfect Life. A nasty divorce and the tragic events of 9/11 help an empty nester see beyond the narrow confines of her material world. In Three for the Road, Essence and Blackboard bestselling author Lolita Files takes readers on a breathtaking road trip to self-discovery with Lillibelle Goldman, as she meets an unlikely kindred spirit… In This Time Around, by bestselling author Anita Bunkley, a successful career woman proves that life doesn't end at forty. At forty-nine, Anika Redmond has just received an extreme makeover. But even with her new, hot body and a power job, Anita is still searching for the one thing in life that eludes her—a happy ending…

Karen Vaughn BookClub July 2008 Selection

UPDATE July 22, 2008: Check out a few of the pictures of our July Gathering. Hope you can make it next time. For more on the Karen Vaughn Book Club, check out www.myspace.com/kvbookclub.

Theme: Mentoring our Girls
Letters to a Young Sister by Hill Harper
In the follow-up to his award winning national bestseller, Letters to a Young Brother, actor and star of CSI: NY shares his powerful wisdom for young women everywhere, drawing on the courageous advice of the female role models who transformed his life.

Letters to a Young Sister unfolds as a series of letters written by older brother Hill to a universal Young Sistah. She’s up against the same challenges as every young woman: from relating to her parents and dealing with peer pressure, to juggling schoolwork and crushes and keeping faith in the face of heartache. In his straight-talking style, Hill helps his young sister build self-confidence, self-reliance, self-respect, and encourages her on her journeys towards becoming a strong and successful woman. The book also includes contributions from admirable women like Angela Basset, Ciara, Michelle Obama, Tatyana Ali, Nikki Giovanni, Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrikck, Eve, Malinda Williams, Kim Porter, and more.

The Karen Vaughn Bookclub Gathering & Coffee Tasting
July 22nd 7pm – 9pm
Starbuck Coffeehouse Sheridan Street and North Park Road in Hollywood
One Mile west of 1-95
Bring your daughter or mentoring group. Call 954-522-9809 for details.
Motivate & Mentor!

Meet Actor/Author Hill Harper