Around the Way Girls

I had not had a chance to read La Jill Hunt before, but a friend recommended this as a good place to start. Like one of the other reviewers, I read this in about four hours. The LL song is one of my favorites and the author gets this image of 'around the way girls' perfectly. The stories are so realistic you feel like La Jill knows the life of these women based on her real life experience. You know how some *bougie* type writers try too damn hard to write about the love, disappointment, and the real day-to-day life of black women in the city? But they just don't get it, it comes off as fake sounding. As a white male, living in Detroit, before that Brooklyn, I am probably not the typical reader of contemporary fiction by black urban females. What can I say? I loved reading this book. I love Nikki Turner, Deja King and even some Zane novels. I can relate to this book because it could be about some friends or acquaintances of mine--it's just so realistic in that way. I like that in this book the story by La Jill portrays proud, dynamic, smart African American women, who are out there, trying to make it on the grind. And I *especially* appreciate that her characters are NOT so-called 'hoes' or other words I won't repeat here. She does not degrade black females, making them into just another racist stereotype. Can't wait for more of La Jill's books!! Anyone know if she has more books coming out?

THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ.OVERALL IT WAS GOOD.THS STORY IS ABOUT THREE GIRLS WHO ARE AROUND THE WAY.THEY STRUGGLE WITH REAL LIFE DESICIONS AS THEY TRY TO GET AROUND.FIRST THERE IS CREAM WHITE,THEN THRE IS SYDNI JOHNSON,AND LAST ANGEL SANTIAGO.ALL OF THEM ARE CAUGHT UP IN LOVE BUT JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT THERE IS TO FACE,SO THYE HAVE CHOICES TO MAKE.THIS BOOK I MUST SAY IS VERY WELL WRIITTEN.

I READ THIS BOOK IN ONE NIGHT..... IT WAS OFF THE DAMN HOOK. AFTER READING AROUND THE WAY GIRLS. I AM GOING TO PURCHASE DWAYNE S. JOSEPH'S BOOK. PLAYED WAS MY FAVORITE. DON'T GET ME WRONG, THE OTHER STORIES ARE EXCELLENT ALSO.

A compilation of three short stories by Angel M. Hunter, La Jill Hunt and Dwayne S. Joseph, "Around the Way Girls" brings us an tale of three women whose individual obstacles cause urban life to be more than just a mere dose of reality...Busted and Disgusted by Angel M. HunterHigh Rollers, an exclusive strip club, is where Cream works to financially support her six year old son, Shacquille and her sixteen year old cousin, Shala. Even though Cream receives monetary help from Wise, Shacquille's father, her independent nature takes precedent due to a poverty laced childhood. After seven years of being in a relationship with Wise their relationship has reached an impasse. Not only is Cream suspicious of Wise's nocturnal activities and his ability to be faithful, she has also wearied his lack of quality time, mental and emotional support and more importantly his failure to bond with their son. To make matters worse there may be a new addition to their family. All while Cream is in the midst of making some life altering changes. The only thing holding her back is the financing needed to bankroll her venture. When an opportunity arises to help Cream pursue a better life, so does the biggest wake up call of her life. As the pieces begin to fall into place, Cream is faced with the ultimate betrayal and a life threatening situation, can she make the choices when life as she knows it, is on the line?Southern Comfort by La Jill HuntBorn and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. southern hospitality has long been second nature to Sydni, her sister Miriam a.k.a. Magic, and her brother Aaron. Shortly after the death of their grandmother, their mother decides to relocate her family to Brooklyn, New York for a much needed new start. Unhappy with the decision Sydni has a sense of foreboding about New York. With the passage of time Sydni and Aaron remain close and use each other as sounding boards as they confide in each other about their lifetime goals. A sudden tragedy takes away the reality of the future causing Sydni to become even more determined to leave NY and lean on her friend Byron; the one person who holds the key to her future, but at what cost?Played by Dwayne S. JosephAngel is a smart young woman with an attitude to match, who constantly demands attention. But looks can be deceiving, Angel is not your typical "around the way girl". Beautiful, confident and single, Angel resides at home with her mother and works at a local law firm. Disinterested in drug dealers, hustlers, or any man who is out to make fast money, Angel is content with being single and spending her nights clubbing with her friends. An evening at the club takes an unexpected turn which may prove costly when Angel meets Frido, a well known drug dealer with a dangerous attitude. When her friends intervene in an attempt to warn Angel that Frido is not good for her health, Angel is caught between listening to her crew and the newfound admiration for life on the edge. A dangerous decision that

THIS BOOK WAS NOT JUST GOOD IT WAS GREAT. AFTER READING ALL THIS SO CALLED GHETTO LIT IT'S GOOD TO FINALLY READ A STORY THAT CAN HANG WITH B-MORE CAREFUL AND TRUE TO THE GAME. I WAS STARTING TO GET A LITTLE SICK OF READING BOOKS THAT HAVE TYPE-O'S AND BAD GRAMMER ON EVER PAGE. BUT THIS BOOK HAD IT ALL. I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN AND ACTAULLLY MISSED MY BUS STOP. HAT'S OFF TO THE AUTHORS. I WILL BUY ANYTHING YOU WRITE.