This brilliant new novel, from the bestselling author of Sisters & Lovers, traces three decades in the life of a woman readers will not soon forget, as she searches for love and purpose in a harsh often unforgiving world. Now the rift between black and white America becomes much too personal, and Naomi embarks on a journey to honor her brother's legacy-and to find herself. But all that changes when her older brother, Joshua-who seems destined for greatness-is killed in a tragic car accident on his way to a civil rights demonstration. As a teenager in the 1960s, her biggest concern centers around virginity. ' empathetic portrait of a modern woman wrestling with issues of love, work, and family obligations.' -Publishers Weekly Born into a comfortable Washington, D.C., home, Naomi Jefferson leads a life that is only occasionally marred by racism. (' empathetic portrait of a modern woman wrestling wit.) Three sisters who are remarkably different except in one respect: their men are driving them crazy.' - Mademoiselle Warm and bittersweet, believable and real, SISTERS & LOVERS is a novel of family and love, heartache and hope, and above all, the triumph of sisterhood. But there's trouble in paradise, and Evelyn refuses to face the facts. She has a successful psychology practice and her husband is a partner in a prestigious law firm.

Charmaine longs to finish her degree, but meanwhile, she has to juggle a thankless job, a beautiful child, and an irresponsible husband she doesn't quite have the nerve to leave. The problem is, no man can meet her high standards. She's a successful magazine editor who would love to be in love. (Beverly, Charmaine, and Evelyn - three sisters living in.)īeverly, Charmaine, and Evelyn - three sisters living in the same Maryland town outside Washington, D.C., each wishing her life were just a little different.

A long way from home by connie briscoe