Review: PERFECTION IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT IT SEEMS
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2013
Jacob Reynolds is the CFO of a successful company, but also functions as an emotional punching bag for his reckless brother.  As a result of his own insecurities, and in the midst of a midlife crisis, he finds himself questioning just how successful he really is.  His wife, Anna Lee, is a stay at home mother who is has become totally dissatisfied with her life.  After having been the devoted wife and mother for so many years, she decides to make some serious changes beginning with her return to college.  Their son has not always had the best relationship with his father and always stuck closely with his mother.  In his teens, Junior faces the typical issues such as school and puppy love, in addition to having to deal with the two separate roads his parents seemed to have taken right in front of his eyes. As turbulence arises, their family is jolted and all three have to find their own way in life in order to discover genuine satisfaction and happiness.Perfect Picture by Deatri King-Bey was a successful depiction of the status of many homes - perfection is not always what it seems.  Although fiction, this title was filled with many lessons that the reader can take away and apply to their own lives.  There are so many examples of what to do to cultivate the family (and what not to do in various instances), especially as it pertains to marriage and parenting.  Simple gestures such as spending quality time together, supporting each other's goals and not allowing outside forces to influence marriages are addressed.  The many repercussions of not handling these types of issues in a positive manner are also exhibited in detail.  One thing I loved was the unexpected twists that were injected into the storyline that kept me glued to my Kindle.  I really enjoyed this title and look forward to reading more from Mrs. King-Bey.