Nappily Ever After (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780609808986)

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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.

Author: Trisha R. Thomas
ISBN-10: 0609808982
ISBN-13: 9780609808986
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Language: English
Published: 12/26/2001
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.30w x 0.71d
Award: Gold Pen Awards - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Essence 10/01/2005 pg. 96