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When it rains, it pours for Tee Hodges, the spirited, stiff-upper-lipped protagonist of DeBerry and Grant's latest. Tee, the longtime right-hand woman of fragrance entrepreneur Olivia Markson, gets the shock of her life when, shortly after Olivia dies, Olivia's daughter pink-slips her. Even worse, the bad news hits just as Tee's putting the finishing touches on her daughter's elaborate wedding. Yet even when she finds her world swirling out of her grasp, she maintains the image that she has everything together. As her savings dwindle, her employment prospects look bleak, creditors begin calling, her parents explore the possibility of divorce and friends she trusted turn out to be less than supportive, Tee begins to trust her instincts, which sharpens her confidence in her entrepreneurial drive and leads her into the arms of a doting man. This is the anti-pity party: snappy, fun and inspiring. (Jan.)
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Tee Hodges helped Olivia Markson’s natural-beauty company take off, but when Olivia unexpectedly dies, Tee is unceremoniously dumped. That’s just the start of her problems. She hasn’t begun paying the bills from her daughter’s lavish wedding, and her job prospects are disheartening. Her parents are focused on problems in their marriage, and her friends only want her company if she can keep up with their luxurious lifestyles. She realizes her relationship with a married man is a dead end, yet is hesitant to start a relationship with a promising prospect. Tee’s own pride keeps her from getting the help she needs until it’s nearly too late. Longtime writing partners DeBerry and Grant write once again about resilience in the face of adversity. They temper Tee’s almost unbelievable slate of bad luck with well-placed humor for an ultimately uplifting tale. --Aleksandra Walker
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Touchstone; First Printing edition (January 6, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416564209
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416564201
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #364,520 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars What's the Opposite of Escapist Fiction?, June 20, 2009
By Someone's Mom (Chesapeake, VA) - See all my reviews
I'm not saying I didn't like the book, but sometimes it's just a little bit too much realism to read about somebody's adjustable rate mortgage going up, or the fact that they can't afford to get their car fixed. Some days, I'd just rather read about someone being swept off their feet and whisked off to some tropical island resort where they can run across the beach, you know?

Tee, the main character in this novel, is extremely well-drawn and engaging, and the book is actually a fun read -- despite the serious subject matter. The book opens with her attending her daughter's wedding, and then details how her life kind of spirals out of control in the year that follows. Just when you think nothing else bad could possibly happen to Tee (medical accident with no insurance, mortage problems, job loss, car trouble, romantic problems), something does. Meanwhile, everyone else's life appears to be going so well. Have you ever had a year like that? I have. What's fun about this book is the way in which Tee resolves her problems herself -- she doesn't win the lottery, no one else swoops in and saves her. She saves herself. I personally would have liked a little more suspense and drama, since at least for me, it felt like I knew where the book was going pretty much from the get-go. Would I read another book by these writers? I'm not sure, but maybe . .
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An Entertaining Contemporary Fiction Novel, January 27, 2009
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Thomasina "Tee" Hodges has always had her life under control. Tee raised her daughter Amber by herself after her divorce and has been riding high ever since. But everything changes in an instant when Tee is suddenly laid off and doesn't tell anyone. To make matters worse, she just threw a big wedding for Amber and then wakes up the next morning with the best man. Tee's average normal life is now suddenly spiraling out of control towards bankruptcy. Tee is suddenly faced with having to make some huge sacrifices in order to survive. Will she be able to depend on herself to get things together?

What Doesn't Kill You is an entertaining novel by Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant. DeBerry & Grant once again brings us a tale that is thought-provoking and relatable. What makes this story stand out is the way that it is told. By having the main character Tee tell this story in the first person, it makes you feel as if your best girlfriend is talking to you. There are some very timely issues in this novel such as jobloss and impending bankruptcy that readers will be able to identify with. This is not a fast-paced read, but you can see the gradual development of this story as you get further into the book. You will find yourself rooting for Tee to get everything back on track. What Doesn't Kill You is a great novel filled with realistic situations and smart, sassy humor.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars (RAW Rating 4.5) "What doesn't kill you can really piss you off", January 9, 2009
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Thomasina (Tee) Rodgers knew she was in for it when she woke up, the morning after her daughter's wedding, in bed with the best man, her son-in-law's cousin. How did she get there? Well, it all started when she divorced her husband while her daughter Amber was a baby. Having to make a way for the two of them, she meets entrepreneur Olivia Markson and begins an employment association and friendship that would last until Olivia's death. Because of their friendship and what Tee felt was a partnership, Tee thought the business would always be there, but Olivia's daughter had other plans. Soon Tee finds herself unemployed, planning a lavish wedding and only probable prospects for the future. Hence, a night of too much champagne and dwindling hope has Tee reeling as she wakes up in bed with Ron.

Tee decides to hide the truth from her family and friends as long as she can and then doesn't want to except any help. With her savings diminishing, creditors calling and facing possible bankruptcy, Tee reinvents herself using all that she has learned in the business world. As she does, she develops a tentative relationship with Ron that inspires her and could possibly be one of the best things to happen to her. Will she succeed? Or, will she fall prey to economic disaster?

In WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU, Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant have created a real life protagonist who has the resourcefulness and wit to deal with real world issues. This timely production teaches that though you're down and out, you can still reach within to succeed in this world; it just may take a little work, a little planning and whole lot of faith to do so. This is my first DeBerry and Grant read and it most definitely will not be my last. I found the characters in this advance reading copy to be engaging, funny and inspirational. I absolutely love the writing style. This is a very good pick-me-up type of read for those who are going through bad economic times right now.

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4.0 out of 5 stars ...Will Make You Stronger
This was a very good read. I loved the wittiness that the authors employed throughout the book. There are many life lessons in this book. I enjoyed that perspective as well.
Published 1 month ago by Radiogirl

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for Someone who lost their job
These two lady authors, Deberry & Grant are so awesome. How do they do it...and do it over and over again. Writing great books. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pamela Perry

1.0 out of 5 stars Misleading and a waste of time.
The audiobook left me feeling "are we there yet?" the whole time. It starts off as if it will be a romance novel in reverse where the unplanned sex happened and we are about to... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to Tee's world!
DeBerry and Grant's novel `What Doesn't Kill You' is an interesting narrative of how a single mother navigates through life's constant of ups and downs. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Overcoming
"What Doesn't Kill You" written by Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant was realistic and marvelous written. I like the way that Tee spoke to the readers. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Winifred D. Norris

5.0 out of 5 stars Did someone say there was going to be a sequel???
I must say that DeBerry and Grant have never disappointed me. However WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU is definitely my favorite book by the duo. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Janice Sims

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
I was so intrigued by Tee's ability to overcome bleak situation after bleak situation. Levity notwithstanding, Tee was dealing with some serious life issues, some of which have... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Seller!
This book arrived in excellent condition! I will definitely purchase from this seller again! :-)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it, you'll like it
I bought "What doesn't kill you" with the intention of reading it on an upcoming cruise. It only took one page for me to realize I wouldn't be able to put this book down anytime... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very fine audio story of a woman out of control mid-life
Tee has been divorced since her daughter was young and has been supporting herself and her child since - but when she's displaced from her longtime job, gives her daughter the... Read more
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