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With a voice as vivid and sassy as her characters, Hill introduces readers to a gutsy, unforgettable heroine they will applaud from the first page to the last -- a woman who boldly, blindly, dares to trade a lifestyle for a life.
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The story is of 3 sista friends who have known each other since college. They basically have everything---except happiness. Regina is caught in a bad marriage and ends up divorced and then decides she is unhappy with her job and up and quits. Everyone thinks that Regina has totally "lost" it. Little do they know she is about to find happiness in the form of her own businesss and also a new man.
Toni is so caught up in her work and helping others, that she doesn't see her marriage and her son slipping away. When her son is arrested for selling drugs--it is an eye opener for both Toni and her husband.
Vicky is the bank president and social climber of the group. She has emotional scars that stem from when she was a young child that prevent her from truly being happy. She has the perfect job, perfect husband and pretty much a perfect life--except she is not happy. It takes a near tragedy to make her realize that she needs to put the past behind her.
Continued success and blessings to Donna Hill. Peace!!
Regina's friends Toni and Vicky had major issues of their own. They could never see their problems, but was always telling Regina what was wrong with her life.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I know a couple of people that are just like the characters in this book. All of us at some point in our lives think IF IF COULD.....
Great story Donna.
So what caused Regina to file for divorce and quit her job as a reporter? Hidden from the public view of the couple is Russell, an old fashion chauvinist who expects his spouse to feed him, do the laundry, and clean the house even if he happens to be home all day. Regina has since grown from the person who cherished her husband's every word, but he has not seen her changing needs. As two of her best friends also go into relationship crisis, Regina decides to set the tone by no longer asking what IF I COULD, but by doing.
Best-selling author Donna Hill writes an inspiring drama centering on the changing needs of middle aged African-American women that actually holds up for any fortyish female regardless of race. The story line encourages individuals to think positive and do what they feel is right. Although the plot reads at times somewhat like a motivational prescription for change, the tale works. Readers can empathize with Regina while understanding that Russell is not a bad person, just unable to hear what his wife asks of him.
Harriet Klausner
