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It's Not All Downhill from Here

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It's Not All Downhill from Here

By: Terry McMillan
Narrated by: Terry McMillan
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New York Times best seller

After a sudden change of plans, a remarkable woman and her loyal group of friends try to figure out what she’s going to do with the rest of her life - from Terry McMillan, the best-selling author of How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Waiting to Exhale.

Named One of the Best Books of the Year by Good Housekeeping

“Poignant, funny and full of life, this is a balm for troubled times.” (People)

Loretha Curry’s life is full. A little crowded sometimes, but full indeed. On the eve of her 68th birthday, she has a booming beauty-supply empire, a gaggle of lifelong friends, and a husband whose moves still surprise. True, she’s carrying a few more pounds than she should be, but Loretha is not one of those women who think her best days are behind her - and she’s determined to prove wrong her mother, her twin sister, and everyone else with that outdated view of aging wrong. It’s not all downhill from here.

But when an unexpected loss turns her world upside-down, Loretha will have to summon all her strength, resourcefulness, and determination to keep on thriving, pursue joy, heal old wounds, and chart new paths. With a little help from her friends, of course.

©2020 Terry McMillan (P)2020 Random House Audio African American Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Funny Tear-jerking Ageing

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Critic reviews

"Lively, perceptive...McMillan writes with a staggering depth of feeling, credibly capturing the characters’ emotions as she unpacks their interpersonal conflicts. This delightful novel balances inspiration for renewal with the hard facts of aging." (Publishers Weekly starred review)

"McMillan brings her signature wit and wisdom to It’s Not All Downhill From Here." (O: The Oprah Magazine)

"This is a story of the power of women and the inspiring lives they lead." (She Reads)
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Have been a long tim fan. I found it was a nice gentle read and i enjoyed it very much

Did it again.

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Absolutely fantastic, funny , sad and soooo dam real story about life friendship and family .Above all Love..

Brilliant

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A story of friendship family,loss and hope. Full of humour and the realities of life. The narration was perfect and conveyed the sassiness of the characters and authors voice. Totally engaging with great characters and a story those of us in midlife can relate to. These women of colour are easy to imagine and McMillian’s easy flow of writing makes you feel like you are apart of their lives and friendship circle. Thoroughly enjoyed

Life Affirming

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was unsure at first , but found it relatable, enjoyed this found funny in places.

enjoyable 😉

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Loved it. Lots of really great characters. I was completely engrossed and didn't want it to end..

Another great story

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I loved the story but found it difficult to listen to at times. I love Terry's books but I found that she made the characters sound like miserable old women!

Good Story!

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I bought this just from the sample and how relatable and funny the narrator is. It’s like listening to a friend, even as a 31 year old British Pakistani, I felt such a bond with Loretia and the other wonderful characters. These characters are universal in their specificity, and the writing is so natural and witty. Highly recommend to everyone. Oh and the author is an excellent narrator, I assumed it was an actor so I’m extra impressed.

This book is everything

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Classic Terry! She never fails to take you on rollercoaster of relatable emotions. The characters feel like people you know

OUTSTANDING

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I loved the characters. I enjoyed listening to Terry McMillan’s voice. It’s a great listen. I found it difficult to stop listening.
She knows how to put a story together.

Really enjoyable and heartwarming

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I just loved the story, as well as narration. Enjoyed so much.
Thank you very much

Love Terry McMillan

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