The Matter Is Life

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Summary: J.California Cooper is My Sheroe
Review: all praise to j.california cooper the book was one of my all time favorites and i think that she should receive an award for this book! it made me cry and laugh her short stories are the bomb you go girl! you've managed to top terry mccmillian..

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Summary: Encore J. California Cooper
Review: I need more stars.

J. California Cooper is one of the best authors of our time who doesn't receive the praise due to her. Her short stories are filled with colorful characters that keep you turning the pages. I'll read anything she releases. Ms. Cooper is in a class by herself. Much love and support to you. I can't wait for your next release.

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Summary: The Matter Is Life
Review: I read this book about 6 years ago. This was the first book that I had ever read by J. California Cooper and it is also what made me a fan of her writing. Cooper had a style of writing that I was not used to, but I got accustomed to it quick. This book of short stories is full of lessons that give insight on life. While I enjoyed all of the other books that I read by Cooper, this one was my favorite.

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Summary: A BOOK THAT MAKES YOU *FEEL*
Review: J. California Cooper has a way of crafting a story that makes you feel as if you are sitting in the room with the characters as they go about their daily lives.

These stories make you actually FEEL what the characters are going through, and when the stories end, you feel like a friend has walked away.

I definitely recommend this book and any others by this author.

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Summary: Anything she writes, I'll read!
Review: J. California Cooper has a way of making each of her characters come alive. She reminds me of a modern day O. Henry; mixing irony, real life, and struggle into a story that inspires laughter and sometimes tears. While reading you'll get the feeling that this author is someone you would love to have in your life and any books that make you feel this special are worth it. I've bought all of her books and my only regret is that there aren't more for me to read. You'll find yourself re-reading her books just so you can get a healthy dose of J. California Cooper.

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Summary: The Matter Is Life
Review: This book is a wonderful mosaic of characters, perspectives, and lifestyles. I've always seen Cooper's books in the store, but didn't pick one up until "The Matter is Life." I haven't been able to put the book down and am looking forward to picking up more of her short story collections.