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"The Time Of My Lives" by J. M. Valente

by Jim Valente

A steamy autobiographical account comes to readers as J.M. Valente announces the release of The Time of My Lives, his memoir published through Xlibris. Valente tells the story of his “lives” in a gentle-mannered yet surprisingly riveting narrative on his awkward beginnings, early awakenings, and the various endings in his fast-paced life.

Valente got an awkward start in life, having been diagnosed with polio at the tender age of three. He spent a year and a half of his early life in the hospital. While he did eventually learn to walk, he had to wear leg braces a la Forrest Gump. However, the real page-turning experience for readers begins when Valente discusses his early initiation with the girls, losing his virginity at only thirteen and engaging in booty calls beginning at fourteen. Throughout the memoir, he would continue to divulge juicy details on his sex and romantic life.

However, Valente applies a well-placed pause on that salacious topic as he inserts a somber discussion about family life and their slow loss of his only brother to drugs that eventually got him killed in a car accident. Ultimately, Valente’s quiet yet sincere storytelling renews readers’ attention page after page, keeping them glued with a clever mix of persuasion, enticement, and brave honesty.

As well, ‘The Time of My Lives’ includes songs that fittingly prolong the mood of each chapter or section, which creates the
atmosphere that is often found in films.

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A Note from Queenie D:
Greetings J.M. fans! It's wonderful to see so much supportive feedback for the author and his book.

Some of you may have noticed a bit of drama happening here at Jim's page lately. A woman claiming to be one of the characters in the book left a slanderous comment on Jim's page here in BCQ's Author Zone. She left it anonymously with no contact information for how I, the creator and owner of the site, would be able to reach her. Because I cannot verify her identity or her accusations, I have removed this comment. While we absolutely promote freedom of opinion, we DO NOT in any way, shape, or form allow any author to be lambasted on our site. The Author Zone was created as a place where authors could come and share their work with others. While we do not read every book in the Author Zone, we approve the submissions based on appropriateness for the site. We have found nothing wrong with allowing Jim to promote his book here.

Furthermore, another comment was left by a frequent BCQ visitor, rating the book unfairly without having read it. This comment has been removed as well. To this visitor we say that we'd love to have you back but we would ask that you only comment on books about which you have personal knowledge. This personal knowledge I refer to can only come from reading the book itself.

Please help myself and the team at BCQ encourage Jim to continue his participation and realize that all authors are subject to unfair scrutiny at times. At BCQ we will do our best to keep this drivel off our site.

Please feel free to contact me with questions: queenied(at)book-club-queen.com.

Happy Reading!
Queenie D

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"The Time Of My Lives" by J. M. Valente

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WOW!
by: Deb

I was going to wait to read "The Time of My Live" by J.M. Valente until I needed to fill some waiting time at my next treatment.But I opened it and started to read and could not put it down. Now I will have to find another book just as remarkable. I don't think it will be easy to find one as griping!
I may have to wait until J.M. Valente writes his next book. I think I found my new favorite author!
Waiting for the his next book!
Deb.

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GRIPING, FASCINATING ,& HONEST!
by: Pamela

J.M. Valente’s life story is a simply a fascinating read. The story griped me from the first chapter and I couldn't put it down until I finished it!! I really found it interesting and honest. I very much enjoyed reading the book and would recommend that everyone male and female read this. You will definitely discuss the book with friends and family. It truly is a marvelous life story!

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WOW!!
by: Teresa

All I can say is WOW!! I'm so glad I get to learn what it’s like in relationships from a man's point of view. I love it and would recommend this book to all my friends. I'm glad I have read this book of J.M. Valente’s life.

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RIVETING!!
by: Donna

The story is RIVETING!. I love that it’s not all peaches and cream. I love that we get to see what a man goes through and how they deal with life and what It gives you.

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HONEST
by: Faith

The story is a very HONEST look at life from a man's perspective. I loved it and would recommend all woman and men read It. Very insightful and the author has a wonderful writing style.

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FASCINATING
by: Wanda

The story is FASCINATING. It is a look at growing up from a man's perspective. I could really relate to all that was going on in the book and the music mentioned in the book really puts you in that place. This book is a true page-turner and I would recommend this book to all my friends.

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MASTERPIECE!!
by: Regina

The story is a MASTERPIECE!! I really love it and feel like I know the author even though we've never met. It really holds my attention and is a great escape from my busy day. I like the style of writing and the honesty of the author. the books take me through several different emotions and I feel whatever is going on in a particular chapter. Definitely a page-turner. It leaves me wanting more.

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"SIMPLY THE BEST"!
by: Anonymous

"SIMPLY THE BEST"!
A FIVE STAR BOOK

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Best of the Best
by: Anonymous

Best of the Best!
I have never read a more genuine acount of someone's life story!
BRAVO! A Fantastic Book!

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Fantastic Reading!
by: Camille

Jim Valente is a great author and a wonderful person. The Time of My Lives touched my heart not only regarding the hard times he experienced but also the way he allowed the readers both male and female to realize what the meaning of respect is. This is a book that everyone should purchase. It remains with the reader long after the last page is read.

Fabulous job Jim.

God bless,
Camille

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Superb!
by: Anonymous

Dear Jim,

I just wanted to let you know that I finished the book. The entire book was great and the ending added the cherry on top. Throughout the entire book, you bared your heart and soul. You showed every aspect of your personality and was not afraid to also show your vulnerabilities. You also showed your strength at the end of the book by overcoming a stroke and to this day, never letting anything or anyone stop you.

I will say it once again; the respect you showed each woman in the book is a breath of fresh air. You treated each woman with respect, caring and they touched your heart as you touched theirs. Usually men who are able to get any woman they want, treat women like a piece of meat and then throw them away. Not you, you kept every one of those women on a level of respect. Which as a woman, I tip my hat to you.

God bless you for this book. I totally enjoyed it.

I know both national and global sales will exceed all your expectations and all your dreams will come true.

Lastly and once again, from one author to another, "The best is yet to come"!


Camille

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