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Last Night A DJ Saved My Life: A Novel | 
 enlarge | Author: Lyah Beth Leflore
Publisher: Harlem Moon
Category: Book
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 854164
Media: Paperback
Pages: 304
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0767921186
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780767921183
ASIN: 0767921186
Publication Date: May 23, 2006
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Last Night a DJ Saved My Life takes readers behind the velvet rope and inside A-list nightlife. At thirty-five, Destiny Day is at the top of her game. Having escaped her hardscrabble beginnings in the small Midwestern town she calls “East Boogie, Illinois,” she is the savviest sister walking around in a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes. As New York’s premiere party promoter, she has glitz, riches, and steers clear of any man who threatens to cramp her style. Her parties, held at the hippest clubs, are packed with hip-hop royalty; top celebs from the worlds of sports, film, and fashion; and New York’s most successful power brokers. Destiny’s personal life takes a backseat to her career, but she’s got two best friends and a string of men to keep her satisfied. However, when she meets Taye Crawford, an independent financial advisor, at one of her own fantastic parties, Destiny finds herself moving in a direction she never anticipated.
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 You will need more than a DJ to save this book March 29, 2007
ljkelly (The World of Literature)
Disappointed is the word I will use for this book...I think it was not realistic at all! The main character, Destiny was shallow and living in a dream world! She thought too highly of herself and was not vulnerable at all so it was hard to like her. She would yell at her friends for not being smart in their relationships but then she will give some guy that never paid her any attention $50,000 and not even care when he doesn't return her calls! Seriously, I don't care how much money you have $50,000 is still a lot of money to not be mad over. I just don't understand why people were even friends with her and it was such a quick "I found Jesus" ending. She just changed overnight and Tyler took her back? Not in the real world! I did not like Destiny Day and all through the book I was hoping something bad would happen to her because she was a royal pain in the neck.
Fun Read January 10, 2007
M. Madrigal (Fresno, CA)
The cover caught my attention because it looked fun and interesting. I did get fun but I didn't feel like I got something new. I could see my friends in some of the characters and I enjoyed how the book took me into the music and club scene since I am a recently turned 21 reader. It was a fun book that I recommend to music and club lovers. Otherwise, don't bother.
 (RAW Rating: 4.5) - The Beauty of a Song December 24, 2006
The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Anyone who enjoys music and how it affects your life will enjoy Lyah Beth LeFlore's novel LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE. And for those who aren't big music fans don't be fooled by the title, this book is about much more.
Destiny Day is a party promoter in New York who seems to have it all. She runs a strict business with the help of her staff, also known as "The Girls", which includes one of her close friends Jenna. She also manages DJ Peter, who not only is a DJ, but is also ready to step into the music industry if he can get Destiny behind him. While her business is doing great, her love life is another story. She is involved with several different men, yet she won't settle down and admit that love can exist. Finally, when a man comes into her life to show her what she could have, she makes decisions that push him away as well. However, even without a steady man Destiny is not alone because also along for the ride are her best friends Izzy, Rico, and Josephine.
Izzy is an aspiring actress who, like Destiny, was orphaned by her parents at a young age. She was raised by her grandmother and has issues with her mother that she must face before she can move on with her life. Rico is a makeup artist with the skills to make anyone beautiful, but he is too busy chasing men to reach his full potential. Lastly, Jospehine is a mother figure, advisor, and confidant for Destiny. She has lived a full life and holds the wisdom Destiny needs to grow as a woman.
LeFlore has managed to mix various stories and address different issues without one overshadowing the other or the plot becoming too confusing. Her novel is about more than music; it is about facing one's past in order to get to their future and teaches lessons on forgiveness. Also, the emphasis is not just on loving others, but loving yourself and making decisions that will make you truly happy. Of course the novel is also about how music speaks to individuals, draws a connection between them, or affects the way they live their lives. LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE is a different type of love story that can change the way you think about life, love and music.
Reviewed by Criss Coles
for The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
A Rousing Romp of an Unexpected Love Story December 7, 2006
Angelic J. Jones (Orlando, FL)
The author speaks to her readers through the electrifying character of Destiny Day. Destiny seems fated to be a vixen like her mother Juanita. She escapes reality and responsibility by maintaining her position as the Queen of the Club in the A-List life. Her cultural manouvering will never help her escape the inevitability of life, which catches up to her in the form of handsome men Malik and Taye whom she much eventually chose between.
Author Lyah Beth LeFlore shows how well a person can develop their lives and make changes if they so desire through the character of Destiny as she gains more character and becomes a better person and friend through the relationships she has with her close circle of friends. Destiny grows in depth as the book progresses and she is faced with her ego (the Queen persona) versus reality (life situations that others face from choices they are making to live). Destiny is finally forced to grow up and join the regular world in the end, making this book a down to earth, regular read.
For those who want to dance along with the characters, laugh at a few jokes and cry at about a few bad decisions, this book is one to pick up.
Life's a Party November 1, 2006
J.C. Wallington (Detroit, MI)
Sticking with same theme of the glamorous lifestyle of New York City's party people, Lyah Beth LeFlore goes at it solo with her latest novel, Last Night a DJ Saved My Life. Party promoter, Destini Day has escaped the midwest life she grew up in and now throws the best parties at the best clubs in New York.
Committment shy, Destini has her choice of the best men. As long as they can afford her and please her in bed, and not ask for anything more, they are in, but any signs from these men that they want more, they are out. The married and freaky Curtis, the evasive Malik, and DJ Peter are all keeping Destini satisfied until she meets Mr.Taye Crawford. There is something about this man that makes Destini want to step back and re-evaluate her stance on long-term relationships. Is he the one? Destini seeks advice from Ms Josephine, an older and wiser friend who draws from her own experiences in an effort to stop Destini from making the same mistakes she did.
Though this novel lagged in parts, I found it to be an interesting read. It is always fun to read about the lifestyle so different from your own, like the lifestyle of the nouveau rich, hip hop and rap artists, and their party hardy attitudes. Also, it was a treat to visualize the high fashion clothes and shoes described in the novel. I always appreciate when a storyline with substance is added. I think those who enjoy Urban and Hip-Hop reading will enjoy this book.
Jeanette
APOOO BookClub
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