Acknowledgements

Woohoo!  Thank you God Book number 3 is finished and if you're at the last page it means you invested your time to read my book. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. This novel was created in 2014 and I added it to Wattpad because I felt it wouldn't work. I realize this TRUST GOD! So many things have been designed to destroy me mentally, physically, and emotionally. At times it seem so easy to quit, to just stop existing and I know now I am worth living. It is how Jensen was developed. I love telling a man’s story of overcoming the worst of life and finally winning. It is a reminder to my sons that may read my books later on in life they can and will make it.

I thought who would like it and want to read it but a voice whispered Jensen's story needs the world to read it. Well, I take risks because I love what I do and listened. I write out of passion and joy.Writing is my sanity and to feeds the creative being that I am.

My Mom for reminding me to always read a book. The love of books was inherited from her.

My brother Kareem for reminding me I will be successful. He has always encouraged me to be the best writer. I love you forever and a day.

Loyd, in Jensen I shared your strength, wisdom, and how you love. You brought life into Jensen because in my lifetime I hope that you find your purpose in life, reach your highest potential in life because you can. Thank you for showing me what love feels like. I pray for the best in your life everyday. It is you who has saved my life. You who reminded me to write when I rather kept it in hiding. My love for you is everlasting there is a reason we keep connecting. Love is a powerful emotion that flows between one another.

My grandbabies Trayvon, Raymere, Jai’yel and Jeveon. My heartbeats and reason to smile I  love you.

Thank you God for my family, and readers. Yet, there are people who deserve a huge shout out and believe in me. My sons, Ruben who loves this book. He encourages me in being my best. Isaiah, who reminds his Mama, “You're a great writer.” My daughters Tallissa, Alisha, Alexis, and Alice keep me lifted in writing and materials for my book, seriously. They are my heartbeats.

My friends Nita, Cherrise, Dawn, Sarah, Jeanelle, Kandise,Tasha and Donna. You are the wind beneath my wings. Love you! Your friendship is priceless. I've become a better as a woman, mom, and writer.Monifah, Katrina, Shawana, Melissa, Aneciea and the rest of my GCA crew. Sister friends since we were fourteen years old. Wow what a blessing to love you ladies for so long, to see each of you blossom into your purpose. I love you ladies and thank you for loving me as I am.

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My writer friends and sisters Imani Wisdom, Deborah Watkins, Tkay The Author, Latoya Murchison, Shannon Spruill, Jeanne Bennett, Barbara Grover, My mentor Treasure Blue, and the authors who live by the motto lift while you climb. I am surrounded by great writers who have assisted, supported and shown love. Thank you.

Will Jones, the opportunity to write for Black WNY Magazine and grooming me to step out of my comfort zone as a writer. Thank you so much.

I am who I am because even with fear I keep going. With tears in my eyes, the odds against me, and naysayers talking ish you’ll find me still reaching for my heights not out to prove those wrong but pursuing and pushing to what my definition of success is.

Remember this your dreams can not die unless you allow someone to murder them. You want it bad enough you will not let No, obstacles, and haters deter you from reaching your moment in time. Oh and Do it for the most valuable person in your life YOU!

Signing off until Kimbella’s Hustle is released,

Stay amazing,

Tamyara Brown