Second House from the Corner

Second House from the Corner
Sadeqa Johnson
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NZ$ 22.99
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Trade Paperback
h210 x 137mm - 320pg
18 Mar 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781250802859
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"Second House from the Corner" centers on the story of Felicia Lyons, a stay-at-home mother of three drowning in the drudgeries of play dates, lost pacifiers and potty training who occasionally wonders what it would be like to escape the demands of motherhood. But when an unexpected phone call threatens to destroy her life, Felicia is forced to return to her childhood home where she must wrestle with an ex-lover and long buried secrets to save the family and home she loves despite the daily challenges.Felicia Lyons is a character who mothers can identify with and laugh along with. You can't help but cheer for her in Johnson's engaging and well-written novel.
"Sadeqa Johnson should take a bow for her latest effort. Fans of 2011's "Love in a Carry-On Bag," her first offering, will devour every word." -"Essence""Rich with complex characters, this novel goes beyond a story of frazzled motherhood. The first-person narrative reads like a warm conversation, and the pace stays sharp and steady." -"Romantic Times""Johnson is a skilled storyteller with a breezy style, and the journey of Felicia, a strong African American woman, will have particular appeal for Terry McMillan fans." -"Booklist" Felicia is a protagonist that you ll laugh with and cry for. "Pride""A captivating tale to savor about a woman whose buried past threatens her picture perfect family life. Felicia is a wonderfully flawed, compelling main character, one who has stayed with me long after I finished the book. A winning novel from a writer to watch." -Benilde Little, bestselling author"Sadeqa is a wonderful writer. We think you'll really enjoy this book." -Troy Johnson, AALBC.com "I loved "Second House from the Corner." Sadeqa was totally in my head at some times (with the mommy stuff!), and I found the ending really, really satisfying. Well earned." -23 Books You Should Read This Winter, Brenda Janowitz, PopSugar"I loved the characters that Sadeqa Johnson created. The relationship between Faye and Preston was so loving and sexy and Johnson perfectly played out the typical male reaction when he finds that the woman he placed on a pedestal isn't the angel he always believed her to be. I also enjoyed Faye's relationships with her kids - the mature Rory, the needy middle child Twyla (and I loved her nickname, Two) and baby Liv. The author outdid herself with this book and I can't wait to see what she puts out next." -"Read in Colour "(4 stars)"[An] excellent novel. She nails those days of rearing young children, how it's deeply rewarding and blindingly frustrating." -NJ.com"
SADEQA JOHNSON is a former public relations manager who spent years working with well-known authors such as J.K. Rowling, Bebe Moore Campbell, Amy Tan, and Bishop T.D. Jakes before becoming an author herself. Her debut novel, "Love in a Carry-On Bag" was hailed by Ebony.com as this summer s hottest read. It was the recipient of the 2013 Phillis Wheatley award for Best Fiction and the 2012 USA Best Book award for African-American Fiction. Originally from Philadelphia, Sadeqa Johnson currently resides in Virginia with her husband and three children. "Second House from the Corner "is her second novel."
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781250802859
Published: 18 Mar 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Saint Martin's Griffin (US)
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 210mm
Width: 137mm
Pages: 320

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