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In a remarkable debut novel that sizzles with sensuality, crackles with life-affirming energy and moves the reader to laughter and tears, author Pearl Cleage creates a world rich in character, human drama, and deep, compassionate understanding. After a decade of luxe living in Atlanta, Ava... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Ava Johnson: Book's protagonist. Moves back home to Idlewilde, Michigan, to be near her sister, Joyce.
- Joyce Johnson Mitchell: Ava's older sister, a social worker and widow.
- Eddie Jefferson: "Man with a past" who befriends Ava.
- Imani: Crack baby abandoned by her mother
- Frank: Add a description of this character.
- Tyrone
- Gerry Anderson
- Mattie
- Mack
- Susan Hughes
- Eartha
- Janice
- Tomika
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First Sentence edit
i'm sitting at the bar in the airport, minding my own business, trying to get psyched up for my flight, and I made the mistake of listening to one of those TV talk shows.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 20 of 70 in Oprah's Book Club. (authoritative list)
Preceded by I Know This Much Is True, and followed by Midwives.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Pearl Cleage (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Avon
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1997
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 244
Publisher: Avon
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1997
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 244
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- Dewey: 813.54
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