“I remember the day I turned thirty. I was getting out of the shower and I stood in front of the mirror and stared at myself for a long time. I examined every inch of my body and appreciated the fact that I finally looked like a grown woman. I also assumed that this was how I was going to look for the rest of my life. The way I saw it, I was never going to age; I'd just look up one day and be old.”
This book delves into the lives of women who navigate the challenges of life, love, and personal transformation. It offers a poignant look at the journey towards self-acceptance and the pursuit of happiness amidst the trials and tribulations of everyday existence. more
Terry McMillan is a renowned American author known for her profound portrayals of the lives of modern African American women. Her works often focus on family, love, and racial issues, and are highly appreciated by readers. more
“The body is at its best between the ages of thirty and thirty-five.”
“Life is islands of ecstasy in an ocean of ennui, and after the age of thirty land is seldom seen.”
“Diet Coke with lemon - didn't that used to be called Pledge?”
“The purpose of The Motherhood Manifesto is: mothers really need to be given the ability to parent.”