From temptation to salvation kindle edition by sapia ruffin, genna. In her book which is about her and david, she says a lot of bad comments about tammi such as she always played around,that tammis affair with david was based on a million dollar lie,she was a. What others are saying about my autobio delivered from temptation genna, i received the book today and started reading it. Genna sapia ruffin speaker gruff productions linkedin. Writers in focus genna sapia ruffin part 3 of 3 duration. Amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry. Made me feel like sometimes justice actually happens. I was considering buying this book and i still think i am because i am one to find out for myself, but if any of you have read it, do you agree with this and if you have not read it, what do you. I would hope that you the fans would accept my apology. She was the commonlaw wife of the late david ruffin and is the mother of his only son. Ruffin junior, and the woman who has been through it all with the king of soul mr. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. David ruffin my temptation by genna sapiaruffin, david sapiaruffin online at alibris. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Click download or read online button to get mississippi tears book now. Heres the powerful story of a womans lifea lonesome sojourn through a labyrinth in pursuit of love and strength. The book told in some detail what it was like to be a. Maybe there was nothing redemptive about it or it had no purpose. Aretha franklin paid a couple thousand for the printing. A mind boggling, mesmerizing tellall book filled with the raw realities of complex human language, love, lust, luxuries and lies. Genna sapiaruffin, delivered from temptation, memoir.
Genna sapia ruffin my testimony part 1 of 2 duration. David ruffin my temptation by genna sapia ruffin 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The chaos eventually included the decadeplus astutely spent with my partnerintime, david ruffin lead singer of the temptations. Thousands of women suffer from domestic violence in silence. Search for library items search for lists search for. David ruffin my temptation by genna sapia ruffin is bn. Authorship of the song is surrounded in controversy. Here she enjoys the sun, the arts, her writing and her family. Author genna sapia ruffin atlanta live tv interview.
David ruffin my temptation 2003, her mother was half dutch and half irish and her father was sicilian, which would make her look darker than most whites, especially since she looked more like him than her mother. Readers of my earlier booka memoirmay have been left with mixed feelings about it. That was the day that she came facetoface with her destiny. The title of this book is a memoir and it was written by genna sapia ruffin. Christian book lovers retreat, charlotte, north carolina. After his death, sapia would add ruffin to her last name in tribute to their relationship, and for continuity with david junior. View genna sapia ruffins profile on linkedin, the worlds largest. David ruffin my temptation sapiaruffin, genna livres.
Please buy my books only from my publisher, authorhouse. David ruffin my temptation by genna sapia ruffin isbn. David ruffin my temptation 19932003, 1st books library, ruffin wrote and originally released the song on a 78 rpm in 1958, when he was recording under the name little eddie bush. David ruffin my temptation 9781403349705 by sapia ruffin, genna and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. If this is love, the i hope to never fall in it not to judge, god knows, i dont want to judge, but all i saw in this book were two very sick individuals who should have stayed very far away from each other. Below are references indicating presence of this name in another database or other reference material. From temptation to salvation by genna sapiaruffin isbn. Yours truly, genna sapia ruffin 19932004 all rights res erved. Perhaps they felt that there was something wrong or. The book focuses more on the author and less on the subject it didnt really give any insight into ruffin or the temptations as artists or individuals. Watching genna on tv on unsungdavid ruffin recently just plain made me feel good. Genna sapia ruffin is a baby boomer who was born and educated in baltimore. Perhaps they felt that there was something wrong or missing. Instead its a book explaining sapia s reasons for remaining in an allegedly abusive relationship with ruffin definitely not what i was looking to read about.
For a time genna sapa ruffin was one of them until she chose to bring her twisted and painful journey to the forefront to find healing and to help abused women who were like her. From temptation to salvation by genna sapia ruffin. Genna sapiaruffins book the genna sapia ruffin story. Delivered from temptation by genna sapiaruffin authorhouse. I want to thank both david ruffin senior, the natural love of my life, and our. My son was excited that you autographed the book to him. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books. Its an enhanced version of the original hardcopy book. I try hard not to judge people or assume to know what their experiences were like, but it makes me so mad. The story of my life includes the upclose and personal decade i spent involved w. A memoir by genna sapia ruffin, november 2002, authorhouse edition, hardcover in english. In 1964, she met david ruffin of the temptations in nearby annapolis.
Erb ruffin has 4 books on goodreads, and recently added delivered from temptation. Shed go through my phone book and scream, black or white. Having known her for so many of the tough years, of course i am quite proud of her. This is a story about my lifea sojourn that began at the age of four at the hand of my alcoholic mother, and then twisted and turned throughout time and space. Best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics home computers sell. Feb 11, 20 what others are saying about my autobio delivered from temptation genna, i received the book today and started reading it. Aug 18, 2017 joy jenna sapia pka genna sapia ruffin is a baby boomer who was born in and went to school in maryland. According to genna sapia ruffin, girlfriend of david ruffin, former member of the temptations, on page 251 of her book a memoir. David ruffin my temptation by genna sapia ruffin 2003, paperback at the best online prices at. Its an enhanced version of the original hardcopy book, which tells the story of my life with the. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I have to say something on regards to tammi terrell being talked about in a book entitled david ruffin my temptation by genna sapia ruffin.
He and mom went especially berserk with the idea that there was a chance no, make that a given that i might god forbid have a black boyfriend. In a few months and at his urging, she moved to his town of detroit to be with him. From temptation to salvation by genna sapia ruffin isbn. Genna sapiaruffin is a baby boomer who was born and educated in baltimore. This is a story about my lifea sojourn that began at the age of four at the hand of my alcoholic mother. Genna sapiaruffin apologies to ruffin fans david ruffin. David eli ruffin born davis eli ruffin, january 18, 1941 june 1, 1991 was an american soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the temptations 196468 during the groups classic five period as it was later known. Jun 23, 2018 view genna sapia ruffins profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Heres the powerful story of my lifea lonesome sojourn through a labyrinth in p. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading delivered from temptation.
I would like to let all of the fans of david ruffin know that i didnt mean for my book to cast a bad reflection on david. Genna sapiaruffin apologies to ruffin fans david ruffins. Genna sapia a mmeemmooiirr ddaavviidd rruuffffiinn. The path twists and turns through time, and upon encountering david ruffin, lead singer of the temptations, her destiny is met. Once you started reading you just cant put it down very emotional, heartfelt with much compassion went into the writing of this story. I just dont understand how anyone can be within an inch of their life so to speak before they realize that they are not in a healthy situation. The book drew mixed reactions from critics and temptations fans. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Genna sapiaruffin, ruffins exwife, has written a book about her life with ruffin called a memoir. David ruffin my temptation revised edition was a long time in the making. Discover vusaix a daily look at interesting news, cultural, music and artistic videos from the u,s. Her abusive and chaotic childhood was far from idyllic, but was nothing compared to what lay ahead for her in detroit, michigan. David ruffin my temptation, which details ruffin s philandering and abusive behavior.
No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the express prior written permission of genna sapia ruffin. David ruffin, mississippi musician and former member of the. Ive read this book twice because i like to go back and read again good books that keep my attentio. Jan 17, 2003 it sounds to me like she is proud of this love story. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at.
The only mother of his only son, this page presents the autobiography that i wrote about my lifewith details of before, during and after the. Mississippi tears download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Oct 02, 2017 over this past week, my local summer reading group had been reading delivered from temptation the autobiography by the lovely ms. Readers of my earlier book a memoirmay have been left with mixed feelings about it. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3. From temptation to salvation sapia ruffin, genna on. This book is a must read genna sapia ruffin talks about her childhood in the beginning of the book, the racism, and sexual abuse she endured. View genna sapia ruffin s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
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