Book description
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies explores the raw and tender places where Black women and girls dare to follow their desires and pursue a momentary reprieve from being good. The nine stories in this collection feature four generations of characters grappling with who they want to be in the…
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This is another short book (in terms of pages) that nevertheless packs a huge emotional punch. It made me laugh, cry, and all the feelings in between.
A collection of short stories, each one features characters who are longing, yearning, but also laughing, and using power in fresh and funny ways. The wordplay is fantastic. Loved this book so much.
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