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Secret Lives of Church Ladies
Secret Lives of Church Ladies
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Explores the raw and tender places where Black women and girls dare to follow their desires and pursue a momentary reprieve from being good. The nine stories in this collection feature four generations of characters grappling with who they want to be in the world, caught as they are between the church's double standards and their own passions.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 189 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2020
Publisher: West Virginia University Press
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies delves into the uncharted territories where Black women and girls courageously embrace their desires, seeking a fleeting escape from the confines of being virtuous. This captivating collection comprises nine stories, each featuring four generations of characters navigating the intricate web of church standards and personal aspirations.
Meet fourteen-year-old Jael, captivated by the preacher's wife, while forty-two-year-old Lyra confronts her body-related insecurities, jeopardizing her chance at a new love. As Y2K approaches, Caroletta's future with her childhood best friend hangs in the balance. A serial mistress establishes rules for her married lovers. In the dimly lit shadows of a hospice parking lot, grieving strangers find solace in each other.
These church ladies, with their secret longings, newfound love, and forbidden affairs, exude an undeniable allure, displaying vulnerability, unfaithfulness, and unrepentant freedom. They are the embodiment of temptation, deserving of the utmost liberation and fulfillment.
Weight: 200g
Dimension: 121 x 190 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781949199734
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