R.I.P...'Til We Meet Again [Paperback]

Sonya Senell Wash (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 13, 2000

Rambunctious Rashondra. Ingenious Indigo. Perfect Priscilla. Three women. Different social milieus. Meet as freshmen in college. As time passes by, they develop a phenomenal, sister-like bond.

Despite their diversities, they had a lock on their friendship no key could unlatch, so they thought.

Six years after graduating from college and maintaining the strong connection they perfected, a sudden tragedy occurs. Indigo's emotional state for one friend's pain over another forces her to temporarily withhold a key piece of information sought by the FBI. While Priscilla continues to believe in the trust and integrity their friendship was built on, haphazardly, Rashondra turns to deception and secrecy in an attempt to save the one she loves. The turn of events ignites ferocity and pain. As a result, their friendship ends.

As one perpetually yearns for the other, a startling mishap places them face to face for the first time in two years.

Will they react on their aspirations to be together again; or will they continue to layer the brick wall that lies between them?

Editorial Reviews

Review

A wonderful read from cover to cover. Treat yourself to a delightful taste to a brand new author on the literary scence. -- Author, Timmothy McCann

About the Author

Born and raised in Macon, Georgia, Sonya Senell Wash currently resides in the metropolitian Atlanta area. She graduated from Fort Valley State University and received her Master of Education degree from the State University of West Georgia. She is a member of the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society and presently teaches third grade.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: ARA Publishing (GA) (September 13, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970312202
• ISBN-13: 978-0970312204
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,649,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding debut novel, October 2, 2000

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Gloria L. Few "Purple Daisee" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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The author has weaved a fascinating tale. This ain't no "Waiting to Exhale." This novel is the truth. It doesn't try to make all the women look good and the men look bad. Ms. Wash tells the truth on both sides. Men and women are both depicted fairly.

Rashondra, Indigo, Priscilla and Walter all make mistakes as do the people in their lives. The three females are well rounded women and Walter completes the group. The characters have depth and Ms. Wash gives us backgrounds and history for all four --- how they came to be together --- the ties that bind them together.

The three ladies and Walter's story follows them from youth, through college and as adults. There is maturity in all the four lead characters as they walk through life. The decisions they make seem to be based on solid principle and faith. The marriage of this story and faith is exemplary. Read the book and check out the way Ms. Wash slips in sage advice. It will make you think and pause when you're deciding to allow others into your world.

Look past the few very minor editorial oversights and give this novel a chance.

Ms. Wash is a truly incredible storyteller. I picked up this book on a Friday evening and couldn't wait to finish it. I couldn't put it down and am now passing it on to my friends and fellow bookclub members.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars R.I.P. Til We Meet Again, November 22, 2000

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M. Faulkner "Initially, MF" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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R.I.P. . . . 'Till We Meet Again

I couldn't read this book fast enough . . . so badly wanting to get to its end. Once I arrived there I was not disappointed.

Rambunctious, ingenious and perfect not only describes the main characters of the book, it is also the way the story is told about them. As you begin reading, you wonder where the characters' individual accounts are taking you. It becomes all so clear once you reach the turning point of the story, which are for the reader the pages of "no turning back now."

How important is a title? As a writer, in my opinion, to the author, reader and the story the title is key. When it became evident to me of how R.I.P. 'Till We Meet Again plays a part of this story, I was moved from intrigued and excited to sadden and surprised. If a picture paints a thousand words, the novel's cover speaks volumes.

Sonya Senell Wash is a delightful storyteller. Once you've read this, her first novel your heart, mind and soul will not be able to RIP.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Entertaining, September 30, 2000

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Selena W-Cage (Lithia Springs, Ga United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: R.I.P...'Til We Meet Again (Paperback)

R.I.P....'Til We Meet Again is a novel that deals with the benevolence and woes of friendship. The characters are well developed and will give the readers a sense of personal connection. The author does an exceptional job in moving the story line. This book will really keep you in wonderment as well as peak your attention. This is a must read!!!