Terry McMillan has raised African-American fiction to new levels with novels like "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and "Waiting to Exhale". The latter, published in 1992, dealt with the lives of four black women, and their often tumultuous search for love. A well-made, star-studded movie soon followed.
"Getting to Happy" re-introduces us to Savannah, Gloria, Robin, and Bernadine - older and with new life challenges to face.
Successful journalist, Savannah, discovers facts about her husband which cause her to reevaluate the status of her marriage.
Bernadine's methods of dealing with her bitterness may be self-destructive.
Gloria suffers a tremendous loss, and finds it difficult to move on.
Debra endures a unfulfilling career and must seek unorthodox methods to meet new men.
As before, their friendship is the strength they draw upon to live each day and face the future with hope.
Although McMillan has become the standard for black literature, this book transcends racial boundaries to address universal problems and conflicts shared by women world wide. Cleverly written, with each women telling her own story, this book will capture your attention and compassion. All McMillan's book are sparkling jewels and "Getting to Happy" is no exception.
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