Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns

J. CALIFORNIA COOPER's stories get to the point and the majority of them touched something in me. I always enjoy reading them. And I eagerly await the next one!

I am a huge fan of Ms. Cooper and have read all of her books. This one I found unique because she gets into the stories and does not always draw a straight conclusion for you. I found that it left you with food for thought, deep penetrating thought. My experience from reading her books is she lays out the story line and you form relationship with the characters. This book does not allow to much time for that. Sometimes everything can't be laid out for us and we have to sit back and ponder on life, choices and the future. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy going beneath the surface and looking within yourself for some answers about life and maybe questioning some choices you made. Some of the reviews have stated where is the rest? I believe the rest is up to you.

Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns : Stories As a biblophile, I've been longing for a novel, novella or book of short stories that was so good, engaging and enlightening that I'd want to carry it around with me. A fiction book I would long for so much that I couldn't wait until lunch breaks (when I should really be power napping!) and reach for when I put both of my feet in my sleepers in the morning so I could steal a few pages while my raspberry tea steeped. Oh my. Yes! Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns : Stories is that kinda book of short stories. I've always been a J. California Cooper fan -- mostly because I buy her books for my Mom who enjoys her work even more than me (if that's possible!). Because of the nature of my business, I was going to pass on Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns : Stories in lieu of reading required books, when it was insisted (and I do mean insisted!) that I stop, drop and roll onto my nearest chaise lounge and get to reading. My oh my am I glad I heeded that advice. It took me two days to finish a BOOK of short stories. Go figure! It was so engrossing, all time was suspended (and so was my work flow). I loved Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns : Stories -- what some readers may have found preachy, I found refreshing and thought-provoking. It's not a drama, shock value novel. If that's what you are used to, be prepared for something special and different and wonderful. (Thanks, Jill Scott!) Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns : Stories is filled with wisdom and moral dilemmas for every possible situation. I can understand what J. Calfornia means about the state of the world, and further when she implores readers through the stories to THINK! Stop and think is what cries from the heart of each stories narrator and main character. Every decision really does change our life--for the better or worse. Think! cries the stories of this book. I won't go deeply into each short story because I want you to have something to look forward to when you read Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns : Stories. This is a book you truly want to own and enjoy--and in doing so, it will make you think and inspire you to make decisions in love, romance, career, etc that aligns with what you deserve. Don't settle; in life and in your reading choices. Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns : Stories is one to own. Don't miss it! Happy reading! Reviewed by Marina Woods for GoodGirlBookClubOnline & The Good Girl Book Club Worldwide

WILD STARS SEEKING MIDNIGHT SUNS is a collection of short stories by J. California Cooper. The stories are diverse, but each feature female main characters and highlight issues they encounter in everyday life. In "As Time Goes By" two very different sisters, Futila and Willa Ways, are introduced. Futilla's big goal in life is to find a good man and marry well; she isn't interested in education or bettering herself. Her sister Willa on the other hand is hardworking and aspires to attend college no matter what it takes. As the story develops we see how the two sisters change over time and how their lives evolve. Along the way, the author demonstrates lessons on perserverance, and the true meaning of happiness. "The Eye of the Beholder" tells the story of Lily Bea Kneeds, the youngest and least attractive daughter in a large family. Lily Bea grows up being constantly reminded that she is "less than" her siblings, and she carries the emotional scars from that well into adulthood. Cooper uses this character to teach important lessons about self-respect and love. In "Oysters and Pearls" Latesha is a woman who figures she can use her sexuality to get whatever she wants in life, but does she want the right things? Eventually it becomes clear that Latesha will get a lot more than she bargained for. There are too many other stories to list in detail, but they cover a wide variety of topics including sexually transmitted diseases, alcoholism, religion, and politics, but most importantly they all address personal growth. J. California Cooper has established a legacy for herself as a literary force who has a reputation for creating timeless stories that carry powerful messages. WILD STARS SEEKING MIDNIGHT SUNS is another fine example of this legacy. Each of the stories in this collection have a poignant simplicity that lingers with you while addressing social issues and such themes as womanhood, self-respect, love, freedom, and the meaning of life. Cooper's use of symbolism and metaphor showcase not only her wit and humor, but also her mastery of the writing craft; attentive readers will soon realize that even the names of some of the characters are important. WILD STARS SEEKING MIDNIGHT SUNS is a book that can be analyzed, debated, and even explicated, but at the end of the day, it is the down-home conversational style that stays with you. Reviewed by Stacey Seay of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns by J. California Cooper is a series of short stories. In Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns, Cooper weaves ten tales, wrapped in wisdom, offering the reader food for thought. From the caterpillar that turns into a butterfly, to the woman that thinks she's a butterfly only to find out good looks does not necessarily guarantee a life without loneliness, Cooper delivers. As I read each story I savored each page. I was reminded of times when I used to sit on my grandmother's porch listening to aunts and uncles tell tales of wisdom and adventures long gone. I have always been a Cooper fan and have anxiously awaited this novel. True to form, Cooper did not disappoint. If you enjoy short stories offering a little bit of insight to life's dilemmas, Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns will not disappoint. T. RHYTHM KNIGHT APOOO BookClub