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09-21-2005, 06:12 PM
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Terry McMillan
I have just begun reading Terry McMillan's new book "The Interruption of Everything" and its pretty interesting...dont' have a much of an opinion on it as of yet.
But I was wondering if anyone else was familiar with her work and if so what is your favorite book for hers and why?
I love to read, haven't had much time as of lately...any other suggestions on good books?
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09-21-2005, 08:50 PM
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The HBO movie Disappearing Acts did not do her work justice. She's normally an excellent writer. I've heard conflicting reports about her new book, but I'll read it for myself.
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09-21-2005, 09:05 PM
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I didn't like her last book.
My favorites would have to be Mama and Disappearing Acts. I read those in high school and I just thought she was a great writer.
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09-21-2005, 09:48 PM
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My favorite is Waiting to Exhale, didn't really care for the movie.
Mama is a close second
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09-21-2005, 09:50 PM
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I loved, loved LOVED "Waiting to Exhale" I bought her new book and am looking fwd to reading it
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09-22-2005, 09:10 AM
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Originally posted by Azul
My favorite is Waiting to Exhale, didn't really care for the movie.
Mama is a close second
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Another movie that didn't do the book justice. I forgot about Mama. That was really good.
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09-22-2005, 09:15 AM
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I still don't have the newest one. I am a big Terry fan but my favorites are Disappearing Acts and A Day Late, A Dollar Short.
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09-22-2005, 10:25 AM
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I didn't like her last book.
My favorites would have to be Mama and Disappearing Acts. I read those in high school and I just thought she was a great writer.
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Ditto!
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09-22-2005, 12:31 PM
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I actually liked her last novel. However, my fave is Disappearing Acts.
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09-22-2005, 01:09 PM
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a few years ago I bought "A Day Late, A Dollar Short" but I have yet to sit down and read it.
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09-22-2005, 10:01 PM
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My favorite of hers is "Waiting to Exhale" and believe it or not, "Stella". Although, I could just kick the sh-- out of the real-life character, I loved the book and couldn't put it down when I read it and actually liked the movie. I don't usually like books made into movies cause I love to read so much. Books are so much more real to me!! 
I really love all of her books and can't wait to read this new one. There is a writing on her in Essence this month and I am glad to read that she seems to be doing fine.
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09-26-2005, 01:24 AM
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I've read all of her novels with the exception of the latest release, but my favorites are A Day Late A Dollar Short, and Waiting to Exhale (the book was much better than the movie!)
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09-26-2005, 08:42 PM
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I've read all of Terry McMillan's books. The Interruption of Everything was a good read.
I think my favorite book would be Mama, Waiting to Exhale, and Disappearing Acts.
Like everyone stated the movie versions of Waiting to Exhale & Disappearing Acts didn't do the book justice.
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09-28-2005, 06:18 PM
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I still don't have the newest one. I am a big Terry fan but my favorites are Disappearing Acts and A Day Late, A Dollar Short.
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I just got it today from Black Expressions. I'll start on it tonight.
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09-29-2005, 05:27 PM
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Did anyone read the interview with her about her divorce in Essence?
She said her ex started arching his eyebrows and wearing lip gloss! 
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