Love is a Desire That Becomes an Appetite

About the Book

Have you ever wondered what your appetite for love would be? Have you ever questioned your internal desires or even vocalized them? Have you placed God at the center of it all? We as humans have appetites just as unique as we are. It is one of the things that can separate us from each other, or bring us together. Several appetites are brought to light from abusive love to rejected love. MonaLisa says, “Refusing to forgive smothers my freedom in Christ and stunts my spiritual growth.” In this book that is very clear. This is an excellent read for those who are searching for love or wanting to love. The underlying theme seems to focus on keeping God first in our lives and in our quest for love. MonaLisa tells her story as Tiara, often called a mentor, minister, coach and counselor. She is a woman of great wisdom when it comes to helping her family and friends figure out why they love the way they love and why they love, who they love. She is an essential voice to all of them and honest in her responses to their questions. She helps them to see themselves and those they are “in love” with. Whether right or wrong, her voice is heard. As I read Love is a Desire that Becomes an Appetite, I saw myself in several scenarios and even took a moment to reflect just how far I had come in my quest for love. Each chapter in this book outlines the different appetites that we as people have. Some appetites are learned behavior that was passed down from our parents and some are other behaviors that we ourselves created in an effort to protect and provide. Although some scenarios, such as the relationship between Darrius and Alexus, highlight just how precious love can be when the two put Christ first, there are other scenarios like the relationship between Jada and Darnell, that can be leave you questioning your own desire to love. An Appetite is an excellent depiction of how love can help us when used the correct way and with the right person, or hurt us when we ourselves are hurting. For the most part, Love is a Desire that Becomes an Appetite brings out the best and worst in human relationships when it comes to love and even gives you a view into the author’s own desire to love, and be loved. In her own words, “love is not love until it is shared with someone else.” Review by Robin A. Stevens - 2014

About the Author

Rev. Dr. MonaLisa Covington is a native of Burlington, NC, and she currently resides in Greensboro, NC. She is the eldest of seven children born to George and Bessie Morrow and the mother of one son, Travareous J. Covington, of Greensboro NC. She has been blessed to enjoy life with one beautiful grandchild, Trinity Ja’Leahia Covington. It is Dr. Covington desire to become the woman whom God has created in His image. However, the state of “becoming” has not always been easy. Through growing pains, setbacks, and heartaches, she continues to walk in the process of evolving. Dr. Covington has a great passion for her non-profit organization, JoEsther’s House Ministry. This organization was established in 2006 for youth whose parents are incarcerated. She is the author of “Tears on My Pillow,” which was published in 2009 and her second book is titled “Love is a Desire that Becomes an Appetite” will be published in 2014. Out of all of her accolades, should you ask Rev. Dr. MonaLisa Covington what she deems as her most outstanding accomplishment, she humbly states that she is a saved Woman of God. The three most inspiring churches in her life are: Union Chapel UCC (spiritual transformation) Jerusalem UHC (spiritual formation) and Genesis Baptist Church (spiritual integration) were she is a member today. Dr. Covington is a Minister, Speaker and Author!