Language: English
The Life and Times of Allen Court follows a young man whose academic exchange journey becomes a path of personal transformation. Traveling from North America to Scandinavia and Egypt, Allen encounters unfamiliar cultures, complex relationships, and unexpected challenges. As past beliefs meet new realities, he gains deeper self-awareness and clarity about his purpose. This coming-of-age story explores growth, identity, and the courage required to pursue one’s goals.
MeShawn DeBerry is an emerging novelist with a passion for exploring the profound personal transformations ignited by travel and cross-cultural encounters. A natural storyteller, DeBerry channels a creative spirit and hard-won resilience into writing, dedicated to the craft of capturing authentic human experiences. Their work delves into the nuanced relationships and inner growth that arise when characters are placed far outside their comfort zones.
This was a very interesting story that took me on a journey with Allen Court in Finland. Allen Court was a great character and he interacted really well with others. I really wished the story was longer and we really got to see his interaction with the young lady when he travels to another country. Solid writing and a good story.
– Thiq Caramel
The story itself is good. Solid storyline written in enough of a sporadic sense it's believable to imagine you're in the character's head. I think Allen's personal back story could have been developed a little more, and it would've made him easier to understand. I did feel like he was interesting and level headed. He was decided and calculating even with his spontaneous decisions. I enjoyed the book but it is in severe need of proofreading and a little editing because there are some errors in that area. The tempo seemed to change once he got to Egypt and I would've liked the book to flow similarly throughout. It almost felt like two different authors wrote this book. If the author is interested I'd volunteer to proofread and edit it for him.
– Anila
An interesting coming of age journey with strong themes of growth and cultural discovery. Allen’s travels and inner struggles are relatable, and the story carries a thoughtful message about purpose and self-awareness. At times the pacing feels uneven, but the experiences and personal development make it a meaningful read overall.
– Rachel Martin
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My experience is two-fold, from bad to extremely good. Two United nitwits first published my book without consulting me. It was full of errors. It all changed when Jeffrey Collins, Author Success Manager, took charge of my account. He is a master of his trade, and United Book Publishing Company successfully republished my book. I have self-published eight other books with various companies, but United gets the gold.
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I couldn’t be any happier with my publishing experience with United Book Publishing! From the moment I started working with them, I felt like my story truly mattered. Their attention to detail and commitment to perfection was evident in every step of the process, from refining my content to expertly publishing on multiple platforms. Aron and his team took the time to understand my vision, and the results were beyond my expectations. Choosing them was the best decision I could’ve made for my book!
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First, United Book Publishing has the very best book cover design prices that I could find. 2nd, they are very caring and attentive. My first conversation was with Aron Parker, Chief Publishing Officer, who was lovely. Later, I was dealing with Sr. Consultant, Jordan Marshall, who was just as nice as he could be, listening to me, making suggestions, and faithfully reporting what I wanted to the artist.The end result was a seriously beautiful book cover that conveys the spirit of the book and the meaning of the contents. Great experience!
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I'm an 80 year old, first time publisher, Investigating all the claims of book publishers, including self publishing led me to United Book Publishing.
When I mentioned that I was hosting my book through the Non-Profit foundation, Global Prefab Systems Foundation, they were quick to advise that there was an additional $100 discount for Non-Profit organizations.
That individual was Mike Amiri. What started out as a professional business relationship, has evolved into a personal friendship, that I now feel deeply connected to Mike.
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I especially liked the UBP people I worked with. They have been helpful, knowledgeable, patient, and resilient. The book was very complex and challenging to edit and publish. Areas of suggested improvement are professional editing, communications (mutual understanding, timely, and consistent). I am well pleased with the completed project.
