Much-heralded and long awaited, Terry McMillan's tour-de-force novel introduces the Price family matriarch Viola, her sometimes-husband Cecil, and their four adult kids, each of whom sees life—and one another—through thick and thin, and entirely on their own terms. With her hallmark exuberance and cast of characters so sassy, resilient, and full of life that they breathe, dream, and shout right off the page.
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"Absolutly loved this book. Terry McMillan is an amazing author. I love the way she writes, she keeps you interested until the very last word. All of the characters were interesting in their own ways. Easy read. Great book."
— Elizabeth (5 out of 5 stars)
" Even if this is not your family, the characters in this book will remind you of somebody. "
— Carolyn, 2/18/2014" Good to listen to because of the dialects. Well defined characters, but I didn't enjoy them all, so I found myself getting tense when certain characters were speaking. Somewhat predictable, but enjoyable to listen to. "
— Laura, 2/14/2014" This book didn't get a lot of love, but I enjoyed it nonetheless because Ms. McMillan has such a biting kind of humor. She also has a "cultural" humor so if you are not African American, you might miss out on a few nuances that are actually hillarious. As for the family dynamics, she nailed it. Who doesn't some level of this dynamic right in their own backyards? Come on...tell the truth, shame the devil! (smile) "
— Tori, 2/13/2014" This was an excellent book. The author creates some very human characters and does a wonderful job of keeping the reader interested in what happens to them. "
— Elaine, 2/4/2014" I have tried to read this book from start to end, but I have not be able to get into it. A very hard read "
— Octavia, 1/31/2014" this was a good book "
— Keshia, 1/30/2014" McMillan is a great intelligent author, most of her books are worth the read. "
— Diana, 1/29/2014" This is a great family story, wit a wonderful sense of humor, with realistic life challenges. "
— WK, 1/24/2014" This book brought things home and put you right there in each chapter. Great book Ms. McMillan "
— Michelle, 1/13/2014" i loved this book. it too real. "
— Bridgett, 1/10/2014" I loved! this book. It shows how a family can fall apart simply because of their unwillingness to communicate ... all it takes is a few words to bring them back together. "
— Shev, 1/4/2014" I love this book so much. I really Loled & cried reading it. "
— Gemma, 12/25/2013" have to read to find out "
— Laurine, 12/22/2013" Loved this book, the mother breaks your heart. "
— Lesley, 11/23/2013" Part of my obsession with black chick lit; blame it on Soul Food. Great descriptions of the relationships in black middle-class families, though mostly archetypes and stock characters. (Bubblegum fic; 300 pages) "
— Mickey, 10/4/2013" This is a very funny, yet very poignant book about the relationships between adult siblings in a very dysfunctional family. The narrator of this audio book made the book come to life! "
— Debby, 9/30/2013" Viola is a fantastic character. A good read and each character is so fully developed that you get each one. Who doesn't come from a family where birth order and sibling rivalry mold us. "
— Myra, 9/25/2013" Pure literary candy. Nothing deep nor inspiring, but a wonderful story that is well written as always from T.McMillan. This is a great book to entertain you while you fly :) "
— Jaweer, 9/10/2013" This novel was lengthy, but it was well worth reading every single page. Terry McMillian definitely knows how to write a good book! "
— Saysha, 8/2/2013" Was this mother perceptive or what? She knew everyone in her family so very well, as evidenced by her letters/last will and testament. Talk about "speaking from the grave "
— Lawrence, 1/28/2013" Well, I come from a family of 4 kids, one brother three sisters and separated parents. I am so happy my MOM recommended this book to me. Very entertaining and realistic! "
— Kopavi, 1/3/2013" Crisp, fun. "
— Jeanie, 12/18/2012" My all time favorite book by this author. She exposes the real hurt and pain many black families live with. Offers a good example for healing and moving forward. "
— A'Tru, 6/6/2012" This book was pretty good. I like how it was about a family and each chapter is written by a different family member. I would recommend this book. "
— Becky, 3/26/2012" Great character development - "
— Kristina, 10/16/2011" More entertainment from Terry McMillan. Her books are addictive. "
— Elyssa, 9/10/2011" I really enjoyed this book. It was different than my normal reads and had never read anything that changes perspectives every chapter. "
— Ruth, 8/4/2011" I liked it. Terry did capture for me different aspects of what being a person of color, male and female in this time are about. "
— De, 5/13/2011" Funny and true. What real families are like. "
— Colleen, 3/17/2011" Pretty good. Well-written. Nicely word. "
— Karissa, 12/27/2010" What can I say? A day late and a dollar short was an example of what every woman's household is like. Terry has done is again with the exceptional read. "
— Nahisha, 11/28/2010" this was a good book "
— Keshia, 11/14/2010" This book will move you! "
— Nyree, 9/15/2010" This book did keep my interest, but a lot of bad words. Good story though. "
— Sue, 6/28/2010" The MAMA. That's all I have to say. Once you read this book you will know why I said that. "
— Kim, 6/18/2010" What a family! I listened to this one on cd and it was wonderful. I could picture each and every character. No wonder this book made #1 on the NYT bestseller list. "
— Sheila, 4/16/2010" Not nearly as good as her earlier works. This just didn't have the same depth as Mama and Disappering Acts. <br/> <br/>This isn't a bad book but I was hoping for a return of her former great writing when I read it. I was disappointed. "
— Michelle, 3/26/2010Terry McMillan is the author of a number of bestselling novels, including is the #1 New York Times bestsellers How Stella Got Her Groove Back and A Day Late and a Dollar Short. Four of her novels have been made into movies: Waiting to Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Disappearing Acts, and A Day Late and a Dollar Short.