Wednesday's Woes [Paperback]

Gayle Jackson Sloan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2006

From the author of Saturday's Child comes her much anticipated follow-up!

"Wednesday's Child is full of woe."

Zoe Knight certainly wouldn't argue with that. She's got more woes than the law should allow. With an ex-husband that she despises and can no longer trust, a rebellious teenage son with a hoochie-in-training girlfriend, the death of a loved one, and sisters who have lost their minds, can anything else go wrong?

Thankfully, she has her young lover, Antonio, to lean on and help see her through it all. Zoe's certain that they know everything about each other, and he is her only joy at the moment. But can one know everything about another-- even the one you are living and sleeping with? When she gets a very nasty surprise and a serious wake-up call, things begin to spiral out of control.

Follow the twists and turns of Zoe and the rest of the cast for a fast-paced read that will leave you breathless!

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About the Author

Gayle Jackson Sloan is a native of Philadelphia, but has lived in Akron, OH, Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Gayle has loved to read and write since she was four years old. Growing up, she used to write endless volumes of poetry that was inspired by the sophisticated rhythms of Maya Angelo and the freestyle of Nikki Giovanni. However, it wasn't until the passing of her beloved mother that she finally finished her first novel, Saturday's Child, which she first self-published.

Amid personal tragedies, upheavals, and general chaos, she struggled tenaciously to finish her second novel, Wednesday's Woes, which is a follow up -- not a sequel -- to her first novel. She attended Philadelphia University where she studied interior design. She is currently an office manager at a prestigious law firm.

When she is not writing, reading or gardening, she is teaching her grandchildren to say "Nana is a Diva!" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 321 pages
• Publisher: Urban Books (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933967080
• ISBN-13: 978-1933967080
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,377,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zoe, Zoe, Zoe, November 13, 2005

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Michelle D. Mcgriff "Author" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wednesday's Woes (Paperback)

Zoe is a woman who normally I would have wanted to see bad things happen too but then when it did, I was like...DAWG, do you guys really need to treat her so badly? Take her best friend...Tamika. Well, Tamika was just plain ol' WRONG for what she did and so therefore I had to side with Zoe. Vaughn, another person on the WRONG SIDE of right, and so one more time I had to side with Zoe, and don't even get me started on Antonio...I just knew he had a little bit more together in his togetherness...
I enjoyed the way Ms. Jackson-Sloan took us into the mind of a woman the like of which all have encountered at one time or another-one we've watched with total amazement wondering how she will land on her feet this time. You can't stop reading until you see if she does or not.
The ending was a nice little surprise which left me asking...So Gayle, what comes next?
Ms. Jackson-Sloan is a great advocate of the strong, independent, contemporary black woman, making her stand on this planet.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A lot can happen between Monday and Wednesday ..., August 8, 2006

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Naleighna Kai "Naleighna" (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wednesday's Woes (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Zoe's woes don't just happen on Wednesday, the drama touches every day of the week. Especially since Zoe is catching it from all angles--current man with baby's mama drama; ex-man who still wants to be the next man; family members who can get on the first and last nerve. What's a women to do? Pick up and run away from home? Hey, that is a thought. But Zoe toughs it out and what she does should surprise everyone. Being born on Wednesday does have its advantages. Hats off to Gayle Jackson Sloan. You'll also enjoy Saturday's child. Naleighna Kai, author of Every Woman Needs a Wife.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Whoa!, June 29, 2006

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JustLovHer "JustLovHer" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wednesday's Woes (Paperback)

This was a satisfying second effort by Gayle Jackson Sloan. The book started out a bit slow but then it gripped me towards the middle to no end. It's been years since I read Saturday's Child. I actually want to go back and read it again to refresh my memory on the drama that went down with Sara. With her life finally together, she was a great shoulder to lean on in Wednesday's Woes, but Sister Zoe was the main attraction. Gayle's descriptive style of writing and word usage puts the reader right at the scene of chaos!

There was however a couple of loose ends in this book. I was intrigued by Stephanie's attitude and questionable sexuality. Why was she completely cut out of the book after the funeral was all said and done and her checked bounced? What happened to Gina?? Also, Zoe's dislike of Chris's girlfriend Tribby was mentioned far too many times. I was hoping the girl would at least make an actual appearance in one of the chapters.

I haven't read enough about this family yet. Another "follow-up" please?