Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan
This novel follows the lives of four African-American women living in Phoenix, Arizona, each of whom is "holding their breath" as they navigate their personal and professional lives. The women are all in their mid-thirties, successful, and single, struggling to find love in a world that seems to offer few prospects. Through their friendship, they support each other and learn to let go of their pasts, "exhale", and move forward.
The 1649th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 52nd on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- The ZORA Canon: The 100 greatest books ever written by African American women (Zora)
- The Booklist Century: 100 Books, 100 Years (BookList)