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Mirage Kindle Edition

by D. L. Teamor (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Laurel Dixon has it all. She is a Caucasian woman, living the American Dream…or so she thinks. She has a successful career in a world where women are expected to be home and stay silent. She is a proponent for equal rights, and has finally given birth to her first child after years of failed pregnancies.

What will happen when Laurel discovers in the most unwelcome way that her entire life has been only a MIRAGE?

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D. L. Teamor's novel Mirage spans an extraordinary number of years, traveling across barriers of time, race, and gender to paint a portrait of the "mirage" that is the difference between colors of skin. Mirage begins in the era of American slavery, planting its readers into the story of a woman afflicted by her status as a slave and the lecherously amorous affections of her white master. This is where the tale begins, and it spirals out through generations of couples resulting from that one initial beginning, making its way so far into the future that "Martin King" makes a brief appearance. Teamor takes on complex and sensitive topics of the stereotypes and injustices inflicted upon not only those of a darker skin but also those of the feminine gender. Mirage refuses to shy away from difficult subjects of racism and sexism throughout the decades and instead tackles them headlong through her powerful and single-minded female characters. The story evokes devastating scenes of violence, tearful scenes of romance, inspiring scenes of integrity, and haunting scenes of heartbreak to carry the readers along a heart-wrenching and ultimately optimistic and thought-provoking ride.

Teamor offers a look at race with her Mirage that muddies previously distinctly drawn lines, blurring boundaries that once could get a man or a woman killed for being on the wrong side. A powerful statement about the science behind race and the emotions behind racism, Mirage is a useful text in the study of modern work on the culture behind racism.

About the Author

Dr. D. L. Teamor is the pastor of Mt. Olive Multicultural Community Church, an author and the founder of Calvary House Veteran Support. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, an MBA, a Ph.D. in Business Marketing, and a second Doctorate in Systematic Theology, Dr. Teamor has spent the last two decades in both the educational and technological industries. Her writings can be found in various print and online journals, including Yahoo News, the Indie Author Network, First World TV, TimBookTu, and Chicken Soup for the Soul.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DBMRHNW
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dzata Publishing; 1st edition (June 9, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 9, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2016 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1548930105

Best Sellers Rank: #3,999,065 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,781 in Black & African American Literary Fiction
- #15,617 in Historical Literary Fiction
- #103,394 in American Literature (Kindle Store)

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"Writing your first book is like falling in love. Writing your favorite is like meeting your soulmate." ~D. L. Teamor~

Dr. D. L. Teamor is a pastor, author and founder of Calvary House, a 501c3 established to support US Veterans. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, an MBA, a Ph.D. in Business Marketing, and a second Doctorate in Systematic Theology, Dr. Teamor started her corporate career at age 19 and over the next fifteen years, her experiences crossed the educational, technological, and real estate industries.

Her work can be found in various print and online journals, including Yahoo News, the Indie Author Network, First World TV, TimBookTu, and Chicken Soup for the Soul.

She gives all thanks and praise to Jesus Christ, and knows that she has been tremendously blessed because of Him. She lives daily by her favorite Scripture, "Be careful for nothing, but in all things, through prayer and supplication and with thanksgiving, make your requests known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7.

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Dianne Barnett

Deeply moving!

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2014

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Mirage is a deeply moving inside look at all aspects of looking into ones own history,
and finally coming to grips with and making making peace with ones roots in order to finally fulfill a sense of wholeness, making the road to a better future possible. I highly recommend this book,
Not only for, but especially for those of a possible mixed heritage, or for those seeking to understand more the effects of the more negative cultural aspects which are so necessary to be changed in order to save mankind as a species, as a whole.

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Great Read!

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2013

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Even though a fictional writing, it holds true to history, it's educational, painful and inspiring. Well defined characters and places. Just as you think you know where the book is taking you, you find the author has set you up for the real plot. A well thought out story, wonderfully put together, very tasteful, and one can tell that the author put some thoughtful time into this writing. This can very easily become a movie project.

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savannah ridge

Documentary 4 stars/ storyline 3

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2014

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Although this book was very thorough, to me, it read more like a documentary/textbook of facts. In my opinion, it didn't "flow" like a story. Too much background in some instances and almost nonexistent in others. The writer is very skilled with her words and this is a very intelligent piece...more like a freedom writer vs a storyteller.

Interesting but I had to skim through certain parts that really didn't assist.

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ccast

READ! READ! READ!

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2014

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This is one of those books that you read and then just say WOW! Really awesome read. I devoured this book. You could actually feel what these people were feeling. Whether it was something you wanted to agree with or not. It made you see things in a way you didn't think you saw or maybe see them. A wonderful writer and an amazing story!

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Janet

Intriguing...

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2013

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An interesting tale through generations of the Avery family.... from the slave owners to the later generations of the well educated Laurel and her son, August.
Most of it is so believable, that I kept forgetting it was fiction because of the style in which it is told.

It shows how the well intentioned actions of one man (hiding the truth about a child's parentage) affected the lives of generations after his death. Although he, in later years, attempted to atone for his treatment of his slaves, he could not undo what he had originally done.

It is primarily a story about how strong women can be when they are determined to overcome adversity... and believe me, adversity abounds for the women in "Mirage".
Great book, D. L. Teamor....

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D L BONHART,

Great read

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2013

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Well written with wonderful thoughtful story. I could see and feel the characters and their thoughts and emotions. As a woman who looks "white" I felt very much connected and understanding. As a mother of two beautiful children who look black, I feel Laurel's pain and pride.
Thanks D.L. for sharing this story with the world, the biblical references touched my heart and soul, God Bless and favor you

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Regina Wilson

Excellent Read

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2014

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I truly enjoyed reading this book. It made me think of how prejudiced the world was and still is in dealing with color. I too have great, great-grandparents who are white and did not hide it, and my family is of various shades.

Thanks D.L. Teamor for bringing this story to me. You have a gift.

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PurpleLivi

Loved it!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2013

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The story drew me in from the very beginning and held me captive until the very end. Another reviewer wrote they had a hard time remembering it was fiction, and I totally agree. This was like a piece of history packaged as entertainment. A beautifully written, wonderful story.

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