Nappily Ever After
By Trisha R. Thomas
- Release Date: 2000-12-05
- Genre: Black Literature
Description
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What happens when you toss tradition out the window and really start living for yourself?
Venus Johnston has a great job, a beautiful home, and a loving live-in boyfriend named Clint, who happens to be a drop-dead gorgeous doctor. She also has a weekly beauty-parlor date with Tina, who keeps Venus's long, processed hair slick and straight. But when Clint--who's been reluctant to commit over the past four years--brings home a puppy instead of an engagement ring, Venus decides to give it all up. She trades in her long hair for a dramatically short, natural cut and sends Clint packing.
It's a bold declaration of independence--one that has effects she never could have imagined. Reactions from friends and coworkers range from concern to contempt to outright condemnation. And when Clint moves on and starts dating a voluptuous, long-haired beauty, Venus is forced to question what she really wants out of life. With wit, resilience, and a lot of determination, she finally learns what true happiness is--on her own terms. Told with style, savvy, and humor, Nappily Ever After is a novel that marks the debut of a fresh new voice in fiction.
Reviews
I am not my hair
4By Diva_materialI am not my hair. In the Black community, our hair is like an accessory that is very fashionable. This book touches on a sensitive subject whether it is good, curly, natural, relaxed, weave, or blonde. I went natural before it was the "trendy' thing. I could relate to Venus in the stares and lesbian assumptions. Now, people are paying hundreds of dollars for wavy and curly hair which I have naturally. Venus, Kandi, and Clint try to live their lives to please someone else. When we do that, we lose ourselves and reality. Self-esteem can either break or make a relationship. Everyone has their input but will you listen to your friends or instinct. Great read find out how all these issues intertwine.Epic
5By Ebonystar3Absolutely love this story of self-love!Couldn't Stop Reading
5By Ms VidieGreat book!THIS BOOK IS A PAGE TURNER!!!!
5By TifthemifMrs. Thomas did a wonderful job with this novel and I was so excited to find out that there was a WHOLE SERIES of books that she has written. The book was entertaining and exciting. I cannot wait to read the rest of the books!!
