Big Girls Don't Cry

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Summary: A great page-turner!
Review: Although it took a chapter or two to get into this book, once you were there you couldn't stop. This is an amazing book which talks about the struggles of the older days. It explains how Naomi has to deal with love, school, work, and family and how much harder it is for her since she is a Black woman. The book goes on to show that with enough determination you can go on to do anything that you want. The book also does a great job of showing us younger kids just how bad it was in the older days for the blacks. The book was very fast paced so it was easy to read in just two days. The author did a great job of making me laugh and cry. I was able to put myself in Naomi shoes in some cases and understand exactly how she felt. This is a very well written book that can be enjoyed by both young and old!

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Summary: This one belongs on your shelf!
Review: Big Girls Don't Cry is such an excellent book. I was totally enthralled by the story, the characters, the sub-plots, etc. Ms. Naomi had her moments, both good and bad, but for the most part she was a very realistic and likeable character. Dean was my boy. I was so happy when the those two cut all of the crap and gave into their feelings for each other. Y'all I was in tears by the last page, tears of joy because I was so delighted that everybody got it together and "lived happily ever after." (Call it corny, but I'm a sucker for awell-crafted, happy ending.)

I really appreciate Connie Briscoe's writing style. She doesn't pour the profanity on too thick, she develops her characters very well, and her love scenes are tasteful and passionate. All I want to know is when girlfriend's next book is coming out...I am in need to read another contemporary classic from this talented sista.

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Summary: Outstanding!!!
Review: Ms. Briscoe has done a wonderful job in "Big Girls Don't Cry". This book will capture your attention, heart and soul. Naomi became my sister instantly as I related to her character. I could not put this book down and as a former television addict, that means alot!