Marilyn Grimes is a wife, mother, sister, and daughter. Today she's decided to be something different: herself. First, she has to find out who that is.
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""I think I finally get it. You don't have to give everything to own your life. And you dont have to give everything you own to fuel someone else's. This time around I'm not going to pretend I'm the quarterback or the goalie or the last handoff in a relay or the referee. I'm just an older more experienced member of the team who wants to do her part to make sure we all win." (Page 334)"
— Velynn (4 out of 5 stars)
“McMillan’s sparkling voice returns in this enjoyable…tale of a woman struggling to find herself in midlife…The accessibility of McMillan’s characters will keep readers turning the pages, eager to find out what obstacles life will throw in Marilyn’s path next.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)" I feared this was going to be Terry McMillan lamenting the loss of her marriage, which had been all over the media. Instead it was TM at her best: funny, irreverent, and really likeable. I couldn't stop reading. "
— Roberta, 2/9/2014" I do not remember this one. "
— Toshana, 2/5/2014" I totally identified with the main character in this book and saw myself in her. I really loved this book, it spoke to me. "
— Angi, 1/30/2014" Maybe this book is one that I couldn't connect with because it's about menopause and midlife crisis. I started the book because my aunt said it was really good. The only reason I finished it is because I kept waiting for the excitement or turn around but it never came. My aunt is older so maybe she could relate to the characters better. I just found it very boring. "
— Sharron, 1/29/2014" Great book - unbelievable stories that happen in the Marilyn's life as a wife, mother of three, caregiver for a live-in mother-in-law, and so much more....really accurate about how hectic the lives of women can be - VERY funny in places and tragically sad in others - great book "
— Marsha, 1/22/2014" Not a bad book. "
— Diana, 1/22/2014" Not the authors best work "
— Joy, 1/17/2014" I read this and thought ummm she must put alot of her life experiences in her books. Then I saw her on Oprah and it was an episode which unravelled her life. Her Marriage, Her lover betraying her and then coming out. Then running her dry for her money. So i'm expecting a lot of more that in her next book. "
— Lei, 1/17/2014" Pssst, Terry: try not to write after you've thrown ceramic poodles at your husband. "
— Alissa, 1/11/2014" I recommend it. Not a page turner but ok. "
— Nadja, 1/1/2014" I loved this book! It was fun and something I think that many women can relate to. If you ever feel alone, then pick up this book. It reminds you that things could be worse, but that they will get better. "
— Kelli, 12/27/2013" Awesome book, written in first person about a women in her forties. Every MOM should read this book! No matter what age you can relate! "
— Isabel, 12/21/2013" I enjoy Terry McMillan. She writes indepth about the characters and you feel you actually know them. "
— Julie, 12/13/2013" not what I expected, interesting and had lots of language I don't like. "
— Heidi, 12/1/2013" This was a quick read. "
— Chrystal, 11/14/2013" Terry McMillan is consistently good. Glad I found another of her books to read. "
— Liz, 6/7/2013" Not my Favorite Terry McMillan (liked Stella Got Her Groove Back and A Day Late and a Dollar Short)but worth a look or listen. I listened..good roadtrip selection! "
— Theresa, 4/27/2013" Terry has written better books for sure..... "
— Jaqueline, 2/4/2013" Every cliche in the book about midlife crisis and middle-aged women finding themselves, but fun-ish. Preachy, especially about elder care and nursing homes; maybe tryiing tocombat the Black horror at nursing home care. "
— Beverly, 9/29/2012" Though I love Terry McMillan, I think she peaked with Stella and has been trying to recapture that voice ever since. However, I still recommend this one. "
— Trena, 9/9/2012" (audiobook) This was not good. She's written better than this. "
— Jill, 9/4/2012" This book was just OK. Not my favorite. A decent story but a little different from her earlier books. "
— Laura, 7/10/2012" Like Waiting to Exhale for the 40 something crowd. "
— Jenny, 4/25/2012" Ms. McMillan's writing just gets better and better! This novel was at times laugh out loud funny and grab a tissue poignant. A thoroughly good read! "
— Suzanne, 1/6/2012" I can not put this book down! TM at her finest... "
— Gina, 11/28/2011" (audiobook) This was not good. She's written better than this. "
— Jill, 4/11/2011" I liked it even though I cannot really relate to some of the issues, yet! It is a good reminder to not fight against the things you know you are going to do anyway and just accept the good things they can bring. "
— Lorena, 3/23/2011" Sometimes funny, sometimes sad. A look at menopause and mid-life crisis. "
— Judy, 11/30/2010" This book wa wonderful. I really enjoyed it and really had life connecting events. "
— Morgan, 10/30/2010" I had to force myself to finish this one. I didn't like or care about any of these characters. Disappointing. "
— Curtis, 10/10/2010" I liked this book a lot, it was the first of McMillan's novels I'd ever read and I'm currently trying to finish her latest. "
— Dawn, 10/9/2010" I found this book on a "similar to Jennifer Weiner" list...I wouldn't agree, but it was an entertaining story. "
— Jill, 9/6/2010" Awesome book, written in first person about a women in her forties. Every MOM should read this book! No matter what age you can relate! "
— Isabel, 9/1/2010" Gosh I had forgotten how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE Terry McMillen's books ! "
— gaby, 8/2/2010" I was very pleased with the book until I read the end. I do not want to spoil it for anyone who has not read it, but I felt the main character desired better. <br/> "
— Kim, 6/18/2010" I enjoy Terry McMillan. She writes indepth about the characters and you feel you actually know them. "
— Julie, 5/23/2010" More to come. Just life as we know it for groen adults... "
— ?, 5/14/2010Terry 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.