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A Day Late and a Dollar Short
by McMillan, Terry
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0670896764
- ISBN 13
- 9780670896769
- Seller
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Belmont, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Viking, 2001-01-14. hardcover. Very Good. 6x1x9. This book may be an ex-library item.This book is in very good condition, with only minor signs of wear and use. The pages may contain limited notes or highlighting, but overall, the text remains clean and legible. The cover and spine are also in great shape, with only minimal shelf wear or creasing. This book has been well-maintained and still presents a clean and attractive appearance.
Synopsis
Las Vegas, 1994. The Prices are introduced by Viola, the family's outspoken matriarch: Her husband, Cecil, has shut the door behind him for the last time; and their four adult kids, scattered across the country, seem determined to send her to her grave, or at least to the hospital with worrying. Paris is divorced, mother to a nearly seventeen-year-old son and the one who always comes to everybody's rescue—although she doesn't have a clue as to how to save herself. Lewis is the scapegoat, and his troubles keep landing him in jail, which only seems to confirm what his family thinks he is. Out in Chicago, Charlotte knows she's gotten the short end of the stick for years, has "nothing in common except blood" with her parents and siblings and would just as soon divorce them all. Janelle, the baby of the family, is not only on the defensive about the course of her own life but she's facing a new crisis, a fast-brewing storm with her teenage daughter that threatens more than she's willing to admit. And don't even ask Viola about Cecil: "He's a bad habit I've had for thirty-eight years which would make him my husband." But Cecil has some ideas for taking his hardworking life into his own hands, regardless of what his wife and kids think about it. With her hallmark exuberance and a cast of characters so sassy, resilient, and full of life that they breathe, dream, and shout right off the page, Terry McMillan has given us a tour-de-force novel of family, healing and redemption. A Day Late and a Dollar Short takes us deep into the hearts, minds, and souls of America—and gives us six more friends we never want to leave.
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Details
- Seller
- Lady BookHouse
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- FL01665
- Title
- A Day Late and a Dollar Short
- Author
- McMillan, Terry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0670896764
- ISBN 13
- 9780670896769
- Publisher
- Viking
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2001-01-14
- Size
- 6x1x9
- X weight
- 27 oz
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Our selections cover an extensive array of genres, from social sciences and psychology to natural sciences, literature, art, design, and cooking, not forgetting our delightful range of children's books. We also take pride in offering best-selling books from renowned authors around the globe, providing our customers with the chance to delve into popular narratives loved by millions.
At Lady BookHouse, we view each book as a journey into a new world, a key to unlocking new knowledge, and a tale waiting to be explored. Whether you're an aspiring chef, an art enthusiast, a scholar of social or natural sciences, a psychology devotee, or a parent in search of the perfect story for your child, our diverse collection is sure to satisfy your reading appetite.
Our commitment to you extends beyond the breadth of our book collection. We highly value customer satisfaction, which is why we are dedicated to fast shipping and maintaining the quality of our books. We invite you to immerse yourself in the myriad stories we offer and join the Lady BookHouse community.
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