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Los Angeles writer, director and scholar, Sherman Woods has created the first definitive catalogue of stage musicals in the history of African-American literature. Timbuktu Renaissance Books are twenty-one full-length scripted stage musicals (librettos). The literary gems feature R&B, Hip Hop, Gospel and Rap music.
The brilliant writer has created twenty-one imaginative stories set in the United States and all over the world that probe African-Americans and the global cultures that impact their existence. By exploring the timeless themes of love, family, faith, honor, courage, and the age-old battle between good and evil, Timbuktu Renaissance Books speak to every individual on the planet.
All twenty-one books will be available worldwide on Amazon.com and right here at thetrbooks.com on October 21, 2012. Timbuktu Renaissance Books will change your entire family forever. You can own your personal twenty-one Volume Library Set of these life-changing letters to humanity.
The stories take you to the hood, to the palaces of great African kings and queens and on a world tour, touching down in London, China, Paris and Japan to name a few of your vacation destinations. Black readers will understand themselves and how to relate to other cultures more effectively. Readers of all ethnicities are invited to become citizens of Timbuktu, a global consciousness where people are valued based upon their character and not the color of their skin.
From the nightclubs to the streets, Timbuktu Renaissance Books stay true to the writer’s home in South Central Los Angeles, California. All of the imaginative stories have a certain edge. They are told through the eyes of a man who knows what it means to literally, “Walk through the valley of the shadow of death” and come out with a victorious, positive and uplifting story.
Timbuktu Renaissance Books will inspire you to live life to the fullest. Several books have been adapted from the bible. The ancient texts have been updated while maintaining the literary integrity of the Holy Scriptures. Readers now have a way to discover the mysteries of heaven in books that speak through the music and cultures of our time.
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"The Fountain of Youth by Sherman Woods: Cycle 1 Volume 1, is a futuristic musical that is action- packed from cover to cover. The book portrays the classic battle of good verses evil—but in a new way. With the use of lyrics and classic themes, Woods creates a story that is both unique and familiar in content, and in heart." read more
- Kaley Evans
" Sherman Woods' The Fountain of Youth is quite different from the other books that I've read. The major difference between The Fountain of Youth and other book is that this specific piece of literature is a musical broken up into two cycles or acts. The message stems from the world of good versus evil, but with an interesting twist of love, passion, darkness and liberation. ." read more
- J Croichy
Sherman Woods The Fountain of Youth: Cycle 1: Volume 1 This riveting story of love and heroism is a captivating story told through a musical way to reach the hearts of all who reads it.
The Fountain of Youth takes audiences to the Planet of Truth for a musical story of love and the never-ending battle between good and evil. The storys hero, Baron, must save the damsel in distress, Virtue, from the clutches of the evil villain, the Evil Lord. The beginning finds the lovely Virtue imprisoned in a beam of light in the magnificent castle of the Evil Lord. The Evil Lord has given the planet less than a week to survive and is soon challenged by Barons predecessor, Ryan, who has come to rescue Virtue from Evils clutches. Ryan, steadfast in his beliefs, fights a heroic battle against Evil but falls short and is killed for his bravery. Virtue stands her ground against Evils seduction and tells him the she loves another who is a true conqueror and will free her from her captor.
When news of Ryans death reaches the Planet of Truth, Baron realizes that Virtues fate lies in his hands. It is determined that a man must be pure and true in his love and Baron feels he has those qualities. Ryan takes it upon himself to embark on his own quest to free Virtue from the Evil Lord and save the planet from its demise. Baron will encounter adversity at every turn to complete his goal of freeing Virtue; he will battle evil spirits as he travels through time portals on his way to save the maiden and their beloved planet. He and Virtue will enlist the help from the four Timekeepers: Loyalty, Passion, Faith and Ruby, all of whom understand the overwhelming task that lies ahead of them and the love that has no flaws found within Baron towards Virtue.
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