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Sister, Sister Kindle Edition

by Eric Jerome Dickey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Here is New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey's debut novel, a celebration of Black sisterhood hailed by Essence as one of the “50 Most Impactful Black Books Of The Last 50 Years”.

Valerie, Inda, and Chiquita are three women looking for love in Los Angeles.

Valerie became the perfect wife to please her husband, Walter, whose football career has gone nowhere—along with their marriage. Then she meets Daniel. Valerie's divorced sister, Inda, has Raymond, who has a hot body, smooth moves—and another girlfriend on the side. Now Inda's scheming to get even. After telling her last boyfriend to hit the road, Chiquita takes up with Thaddeus, Inda and Valerie's irresistible brother. Has Chiquita finally found a good man?

Sexy and in-your-face, Sister, Sister depicts a modern world where woman may have to alter their dreams, yet never stop embracing tomorrow.

“Brims with humor, outrageousness, and affection.”—Publishers Weekly

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From Publishers Weekly

It takes guts for a male writer to tackle the trials and tribulations of upwardly mobile African American women. But that's what Dickey does, with mixed results, in his first novel, a high-spirited celebration of black sisterhood. Southern California sisters Valerie and Inda are close. Fair-skinned Valerie is the younger of the two and takes after their white mother in appearance. After six years of lousy marriage to Walter, she knows she's miserable but doesn't know any role other than that of satellite eternally in orbit around a husband. Inda, who inherited their father's dark skin and features, has a stable career, but a divorce from her white husband has made her pessimistic about men of any color, a situation exacerbated by flagrant evidence of her current lover's infidelities. Inda meets Chiquita, a young flight attendant, whom she instinctively likes, and their friendship is cast when they discover they both have been simultaneously deceived by Raymond, who is engaged to a third woman. Chiquita is drawn into the girls' tight-knit family as she falls for their brother, Brown, and learns something from them about courage and love. In recovering from their individual disappointments, Valerie, Inda and Chiquita risk new relationships, strengthened by one another's humor, candor and understanding. The book suffers somewhat from multiple points of view and an unevenness of characterization. Inda and Chiquita, who are given first-person voices, are bold and sassy. Valerie, whose sections are all third-person narrative, is sketchy by comparison. Though flawed, Dickey's novel brims with humor, outrageousness and an understanding of the generosity of affection.
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Dickey tells the story of three adult siblings whose adventures in love cause them to lose their patience but not their sense of humor. His novel shows that there is a difference between knowing the right thing to do and finding the will to do it.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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The idea of an African American "sister" novel written by a man will strike many as suspicious, but Dickey accurately details the tangled relationships between both his female and male characters. Valerie turns to her sister, Inda, for counsel when she senses her husband has lost interest in their relationship. But Inda has her own problems: first she meets her boyfriend Raymond's "other girlfriend," Chiquita; then the pair find Raymond with yet another woman, who turns out to be his fiancee. There's more: Thaddeus, Valerie and Inda's brother, falls for Chiquita, who in turn has formed a sisterly bond with Inda, despite the less-than-ideal circumstances of their meeting. Point of view alternates between the various characters as Valerie, Chiquita, and Inda share their thoughts and feelings about their interlocking relationships with one another, with men, with family members, and with the past. Remarkably, Dickey is able both to create believable female characters and to explore the "sister-sister" relationship with genuine insight. Lillian Lewis

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Newcomer Dickey is a witty, observant cousin to such writers as Terry McMillan and Connie Briscoe . . . with one major distinction: Dickey's a guy. Inda (``Linda, without the `L' ''), Valerie, and Thaddeus are siblings in Los Angeles with a white ``moms,'' a black ``pops,'' and a whole lot goin' on. Inda, the oldest, is fiercely protective of her siblings. She's also the most independent, as a children's social worker with a Stanford MBA and a 'tude to match her credentials. Valerie is married to Walter, a failed football player who treats her like dirt. Thaddeus is a Federal Express employee with a tough homeboy exterior and a soft side known only to his sisters. Complications ensue when Inda discovers her current flame, Raymond, in bed with ``his fiance,'' Gina, while she's in the company of Chiquita, who, unbeknownst to her (but not for long) is also one of Raymond's lovers. The two women forge a friendship on the most unlikely foundation: having been cheated on by the same man. Then Valerie meets David, a mild-mannered jogger who's had his eye on her, and rediscovers her own value. Thaddeus falls in love with Chiquita and helps her come to terms with her checkered past, making himself vulnerable in the process. Dickey piles on the messages with abandon, debunking stereotypes left and right; if you see all men as dogs, all brothas as dangerous, and all sistahs as out for number one, he's determined to set you straight. He finds his way to his main points in the long run, but they're hammered home so hard you'll almost wish he hadn't: A sister is someone who looks out for you, a brother is someone who treats you right, and real friendship, loving family, and self-respect are worth more than gold. Told in alternating chapters by the three women characters, Dickey's spirited, mostly successful debut novel suffers only from a roughness around the edges and a wearing earnestness. (Author tour) -- Copyright ©1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

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Praise for Eric Jerome Dickey and Sister, Sister

“Spirited...Dickey is a witty, observant cousin to such writers as Terry McMillan and Connie Briscoe.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Dickey imagines his characters with affection and sympathy...his novel achieves genuine emotional depth.”—Boston Globe

“Remarkable...Dickey is able to create believable female characters and to explore the 'sister, sister' relationship with genuine insight.”—Booklist

“[O]ne of the most successful Black authors of the last quarter-century.”—The New York Times

From the Back Cover

Sister, Sister is the book that started it all, launching the spectacular career of a uniquely gifted young writer named Eric Jerome Dickey. Hailed by reviewers and embraced by readers, Dickey is now a New York Times bestselling author, whose enthusiastic and devoted fans have propelled every one of his books to #1 on the Blackboard Bestseller List.

Meet Valerie. She became the perfect wife to please a husband whose career -- along with their marriage -- has gone nowhere. Meet Inda, Valerie's divorced sister. Her new man has a hard body, smooth moves -- and another girlfriend on the side. Then there's Chiquita. She thinks she's found the ideal man in Inda and Valerie's brother. But has she? Really? Three women. One's looking for passion. One's hot for revenge. And one's searching for something else entirely.

Totally fresh, true to life, and outrageously funny, Sister, Sister is an irresistible novel about modern women taking on the classic dilemma of love, never backing down, never giving in, and never giving up.

About the Author

Eric Jerome Dickey (1961–2021) was the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of twenty-nine novels, as well as a six-issue miniseries of graphic novels featuring Storm (X-Men) and the Black Panther. His novel Sister, Sister was honored as one of Essence’s “50 Most Impactful Black Books of the Last 50 Years,” and A Wanted Woman won the NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Literary Work in 2014. His most recent novels include The Blackbirds, Finding Gideon, Bad Men and Wicked Women, Before We Were Wicked, The Business of Lovers, and The Son of Mr. Suleman.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000OCXI4O
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dutton (December 1, 1997)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 1997
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 630 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 369 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0451188020

Best Sellers Rank: #705,815 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3,829 in Sisters Fiction
- #6,206 in Black & African American Women's Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #10,119 in Short Stories Anthologies

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Eric Jerome Dickey (1961 - 2021) was the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of 29 novels, as well as a six-issue miniseries of graphic novels featuring Storm (X-Men) and the Black Panther. His works, almost all with Dutton, include Sister, Sister (honored as one of Essence’s “50 Most Impactful Black Books Of The Last 50 Years”); Milk in My Coffee; the Gideon series; and Liar's Game, Thieves' Paradise, The Other Woman, and Genevieve (all nominated for NAACP Image Awards); as well as The Son of Mr. Suleman. His 2014 novel, A Wanted Woman, won the NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Literary Work.

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Nina M

Love this! A classic

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024

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The condition of the book was brand new when I got it. The bottom is a little peeled after reading, which is totally my fault. As far as the storyline, this brings so much nostalgia. Eric Jerome Dickey tells a story of heartbreak and perseverance with comic relief. A great read!

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Great Book

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023

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This is one of my favorite books but it’s also once of my books that I don’t quite like how it ends! But it’s a great read ! Get yours today

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Richard Aguas

do you like to dance ?

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023

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for the price it's a good deal. it's not too bad for
younger readers use to baby talk videos all over the
place. it deals with people finding themselves in a
very fast city. it has some moments that may seem
like a similar reality. this book is easy to read but
that's the point.

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021

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It amazes me how Eric Jerome could write from the perspective of women with such emotion and reality. The book is a mixture of humor, satire, critical thinking, sadness and joy. There are some pretty steamy sex scenes in this book, so if you’re sensitive to that( I skipped over those sections) then be advised. In addition, one of the characters processes her trauma which could potentially trigger the reader if they have been through something similar and haven’t dealt with it. I don’t say this to deter anyone away from reading, but for those whos hearts are still healing from mother wounds and/or a toxic relationship than it may stir up discomfort. However in conclusion, it’s a great read! I highly recommend!

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Chelsey Funderburk

Quick read but a great one!

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2021

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EJD is such a great author - always able to capture the spirit of his characters in a way that bleeds familiarity. Sister, Sister is a quick, easy read but quite interesting with a heartwarming storyline, relatable for sistas of all walks.

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A fun book about Girl life

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023

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I love the women in this book. You can really identify with their wins and struggles in relationships

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022

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I really liked the straight talk but some of the scenarios were over the top; still cool to imagine. Take it along on a long flight or drive; it won't seem so long - it'll make you forget about that time.

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Julia

Great for a Quick Read

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018

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This book is a page turner, relatable, and can be read within a day or two. If you're into quick reads and love urban romance novels, you'll love it. I only gave it 3 stars due to not being longer and more detailed. I related to Inda the most.

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Bernadette Toure

Refreshing, inspiring and entertaining

Reviewed in France on March 12, 2016

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Comment bien lire un livre sur les relations entre les filles / soeur. J'ai vraiment apprécié la lecture de ce livre. Eric Jerome Dickey ne m'a jamais déçu par ses romans. Celui-ci est certainement l'un de mes préférés.

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TM

EJD - an excellent writer.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2015

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EJD pens a very good story. Different scenarios with different characters running all at the same time - keeps you gripped. Very prompt delivery. Item as advertised. Very good condition. Would recommend seller.

Zee

Engaging storyline, but some of the characters are a bit weak

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2015

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Those who are familiar with Eric Jerome Dickey's work, already know he is a master word-smith. He is also the king of drama, and this book did not disappoint. I however felt that some of the characters were not as fleshed out as they could be. The story moves along at a good pace, and the pages kept on turning. When I compared this book to some of the others of this author that I've read, it wasn't my favourite, but it was good.

Twins07

brilliant book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2014

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I loved this from the 1st page to the last, i did not want it to end and cannot wait to purchase another book by Jerome Dickey.

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