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    JD Lawrence's Behind The Cross
    JD Lawrence's Behind The Cross
    JD Lawrence's Behind The Cross
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    JD Lawrence's Behind The Cross

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    Telly award winning playwright and multi-hyphenate JD Lawrence has broken box office records across the country with his Hilarious stage plays. Lawrence now brings that same synergy to his new short novel Behind The Cross. Nina Hill finds herself head over heels in love with an older gentleman. However, when he confesses to her he's married with a family the affair ends and the drama begins. Nina then finds herself in a whirlwind of lies and deceit. Turning to her spiritual roots could end her nightmare or just be the beginning.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJD Lawrence
    Release dateFeb 2, 2011
    ISBN9780615198750
    JD Lawrence's Behind The Cross
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    JD Lawrence

    JD Lawrence, known as the "King of Dramedy", is an American playwright, actor, comedian, author, director and producer of film, television and stage plays. Lawrence, the multi-hyphenate plays as many as seven characters in a single production. He has been dubbed The Man of Many Faces by EBONY Magazine. Lawrence even at the age of eight has always had a passion and respect for entertainment. It was only natural that he would one day become the force that he is in the industry today. Born with a profound speech impediment, the road to success didn’t come easy for Lawrence. Overcoming his obstacles, he began writing, producing and starring in his own productions. Productions that now provide jobs to over 1000 people across the country including some of the very same industry executives that once turned him down. JD Lawrence is one of only two African American playwrights in the world to direct, produce and star in their own production in Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood. Lawrence has discovered how to turn his passion into profit with the triumphant runs of several stage plays and his newest production now on tour JD Lawrence’s Me & Mrs. Jones all grossing over $20 million. JD Lawrence is not only a prolific playwright he is also the founder of The Lawrence Method. The Lawrence Method is an acting technique comprised of discipline, dedication and integrity along with rigorous drills to achieve character self-evaluations in a unique and unorthodox approach. The Grammy and Emmy Award Winner's director, has worked with the likes of Emmy Award Winner Jackee’ Harry, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Fred Hammond, Red Grant, Dave Hollister, Nephew Tommy, Edwin Hawkins, Kenny Lattimore, Ashford & Simpson, Darius McCrary, Natalie Wilson, Latrice Pace, Tony Terry, George Willborn, Robin S., Chante' Moore, Alyson Williams, El DeBarge, Letoya Luckett, Eva Pigford, Telma Hopkins and the late Ali Woodson, Ronald Winans and Willie Neal Johnson just to name a few. Adding to his list of first, Lawrence is the first playwright to make the Network Journal's (in association with Time Warner) Top Forty African American Entrepreneurs List. The 2007 Telly Award winner is also a two time "Keep America Beautiful" National Award-winning writer and director. His unique talents have also earned him two public performing arts Special Recognition Awards from the town of Babylon and the city of Chicago: a Legislature Distinguished Achievement Award, and a Certificate of Special Recognition from Congress. Lawrence has received the key to the city in Lafayette, Louisiana and was given his own day in Poughkeepsie, New York. JD Lawrence has given back to his own community selflessly as well, most notably, adopting a highway and creating the first theatrical health fair in his hometown. Lawrence to date has also raised over a million dollars for countless churches and community organizations. While on tour, he lectures at grade schools, churches, community centers and universities, to inspire youth to pursue the arts. Lawrence is humble and grateful to share his knowledge and gift of laughter with the world and his light will only shine brighter in the years to come.

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      JD Lawrence's Behind The Cross - JD Lawrence

      BEHIND THE CROSS

      Some Lines Should Never Be Crossed

      By JD Lawrence

      Behind The Cross

      Written by JD Lawrence

      Inspired by actual events

      Copyright 2002 by Mothers Publishing Company Co.

      Smashwords Edition

      All rights reserved. Registered with the Writers Guild of America No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

      Behind the Cross is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

      Request for permission to make copies of any part

      of the work should be mailed to the following address:

      Behind the Cross Permissions Dept.

      P.O. Box 422, Copiague New York 11726

      http://www.jdlawrencepresents.com

      Cover and Text

      Created and Designed by JD Lawrence

      JD Lawrence

      Booking & Contact Information

      P.O. Box 422, Copiague New York 11726

      Attn: Booking Dept/Public Relations

      CONTENTS

      Acknowledgments

      Introduction

      I Can Be Anything

      I Found The One

      Friends Like These

      Can You Love Somebody Like Me?

      Everything’s Going To Be All Right

      The Good Life

      Bless Them Anyhow

      You Can’t Make It On Your Own

      Behind Every Good Man, There’s A Good Woman

      It’s My Season

      Behind The Cross

      About The Author

      The Voice I Found

      Dedicated

      To the life and memory of

      Irene D. Dickerson

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

      First and foremost, we would like to acknowledge and thank our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ who is the head of our lives. This project came together with the belief, support, and outright assistance of some very special people. Huge thanks and appreciation to Benjamin Dickerson (for giving me a safe haven to write in when our office got crazy), David Levinson (for giving me something to write with), Breanna, Taylour and Ronald (for giving me something to write for, Your Future), my mom Big Ann (for dropping me on my head as a child and not telling anyone), to my cousin Buddy (no particular reason, I just know if I did not mention you I would never hear the end of it), to my editor, proofreader, analyst, psychologist, lover and friend Shannon. I say we, because it feels strange saying me. Lord knows there would be no me without we. I love you with all my heart but, I Want A Divorce from My In-Laws . . . somebody please pray for we.

      A special thanks goes out to all of you that purchased, bootlegged or even stole a copy of this book. Without your support this would still be an idea on my Mac desktop, so thank you.

      And last but never forgotten and believe you me I’ve tried: my unofficial marketing, promotion and street team, The Haters. Thank you so much for the free publicity. Please know your work is not in vain; without you there would be no gauge to judge my success.

      "God said he would make my enemies my footstool, so

      if I step on you or if you think I’ve stepped on you,

      don’t take it personal. I’m just following orders."

      -JD Lawrence

      Introduction

      I met Nina several years ago at a Café called Irene’s. I worked there as a cook part-time at night while attending Julliard school of music. My aunt Janet got me the job. Nina and I hit it off right away, we went to different schools but we knew a lot of the same people. I was there the night when David walked in, I tell you all the women went crazy even my aunt. Nina however was reserved and did not give him as much attention as the others did. I think that’s what attracted him to her. I ran into Nina about two years ago at one of my performances and she still looked great. We laughed backstage and talked about everything from the café, David, friends, you name it. She reminded me how I would always tell her that the drama she went through would make a good book or movie. Well, she took me up on that offer and asked if I would write her life story that night. I was reluctant at first. Sure I’ve written before, but never about someone’s life. I told her I would pray about it and call her the next day. I reached out to her the following day and asked if she would meet me at my hotel. That afternoon Nina and her uncle Earl showed up. I had not seen him in ages either. He was still sharp as a razor and hysterical. I told Nina I would accept the task but on one condition: that she would allow me to tell the whole story and not sugar coat it for anyone, including the church.

      She took a deep breath and agreed. Now although I knew a lot about the events that took place I took out my recorder, pen and pad just for minor details only Nina would know. I could tell it was almost like therapy for her as she sat there re-living it all over again. At one point she started to cry. I asked her if she was okay and if she was sure about this. She replied this was something she wanted to do; it was something she needed to do. I told her I had a title, Behind The Cross. She smiled and said that sounds like a movie, let’s do it. I pressed play and she said . . .

      BEHIND THE CROSS

      Some Lines Should Never Be Crossed

      By JD Lawrence

      I Can Be Anything

      It was the first quarter of my senior year in college. I was anxiously counting the days until graduation, especially after being a year behind due to financial reasons. I was more than ready. My mom also had her hands full with a new position that required us to relocate once again. It was like the second time this year we had moved because of her

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