The Hand I Fan With

Although I agree with some other reviewers that it took far too long to get to the story of Herman and Lena, this is still one of the best books I have ever read. I got the point early on that Lena was beautiful, wealthy, talented, business minded, etc. I didn't need 150 pages to explain it though. But once the story came to life with Herman the book moved rather quickly. Their spiritual and physical love for each other... Read Full Review

The Hand I Fan With by Tina McElroy Ansa is a fascinating and entertaining novel. Lena McPherson, the protagonist of the story, is the hand that everyone in Mulberry, GA depends on physically, financially, emotionally and socially. Lena seems to have it all-the latest car, a thriving business, beautiful clothes, a fancy home, community status and so many people who depend on her call her "the hand I fan with". But Lena's... Read Full Review

Tina McElroy Ansa...mmh, mmh, mmh!! I don't even know where to begin. I guess I'll start by saying I've fantasized about many men, but none as gifted as Herman. If I ever get the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Ansa, I'd shake the H-E-double hockey stick out of her hand. Girlfriend, put her foot in this.This is the story of a woman named Lena whose blessed birth marked her to be the luckiest woman in Mulberry. She has the... Read Full Review

I thought this book was absolutely great! This author bought the character to full circle. They way in which she wrote this book it's almost like she experienced it herself. The character, Lena is a women that I would like to mirrof myself! She had class, culture and smarts. She is self-sufficient and what I call "All women"! She was not lucky in love no, but I believe she was put on earth to help others, which she... Read Full Review

Tina McElroy Ansa has a gifted way of writing that makes you feel like you're in the town of Mulberry, living among her characters. You can see them, hear them, love them and suck your teeth at their bold ways. Her writing's engaging, funny, sexy and above all -- uplifting and inspiring. I felt wonderful after reading this book.