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A Day Late and a Dollar Short

By: Terry McMillan
Narrated by: Terry McMillan
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 Much-heralded and long awaited, Terry McMillan's tour-de-force novel introduces the Price family matriarch Viola, her sometimes-husband Cecil, and their four adult kids, each of whom sees life—and one another—through thick and thin, and entirely on their own terms. With her hallmark exuberance and cast of characters so sassy, resilient, and full of life that they breathe, dream, and shout right off the page. African American Family Life Genre Fiction Psychological Women's Fiction

Critic reviews

"A glorious novel...without question, this is McMillan's best." The Washington Post

"McMillan has the uncanny ability to render family conflict with both humor and compassion...a life-affirming read...a triumph." The Los Angeles Times

"Touching and funny." People

"[McMillan] in top form." The New York Times Book Review
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It started really slowly, but as the story develops. It was a wonderful story about the highs and lows of family life. Really resonated with me.

Slow burner

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Very engaging and entertaining read. The readings by the actors brought the story to life and really got me invested.

Viola’s story was my favourite character and her exit was crafted so beautifully.

Terry definitely knows our community ❤️

Beautifully crafted

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This book explores the dynamics of family life in a way that really resonates.
It shares a range of perspectives that left me entertained, emotional and reflective.
Really enjoyed

Keeping it real

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Perfect storyline and so relatable. Lots of highs and low, along with a mother who knows more about grown children than they realised... Dreaming of fish just like my mother and my late grandma 🤭 at the right time! Enjoyed this so much, I will revisit it again whilst travelling!! 5* from me.

Absolutely loved this book

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This was difficult to listen to at times because it seemed to have a fuzzy echo on the recording but I powered through and it was everything I expected from Terry xXx

Great story but awful recording

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