It Was the Way She Said It

Praise for It Was the Way She Said It “This stunning collection from one of the great writers on Black culture covers the gamut: aging, love, poverty, trauma and plenty of lightness in between.”—People “Terry McMillan . . . has assembled a collection of short stories and essays that portray candid vignettes of Black American life. With unflinching honesty and verve, McMillan writes stories that suck readers in from start to finish.”—Harper’s Bazaar “Decades after Stella got her groove back, Terry Mcmillan just gets better. . . . McMillan's new book shows the author at the top of her game. . . . This collection contains a multitude of truths.”—The Washington Post “The best part of reading this entertaining collection of published and unpublished fiction, sketches, and nonfiction is the sheer delight of immersing yourself in the works of a writer who has plenty to say and has never been afraid to say it. . . . An entertaining reminder of McMillan’s storytelling abilities and unflinching honesty.”—Kirkus Review, starred review “McMillan is a sharp writer who never fails to give readers memorable, richly developed characters and powerful insights.”—Library Journal Praise for It’s Not All Downhill From Here “A wise and wisecracking novel of aging, heartbreak, and the quest to ‘pump up the volume’ in late midlife.”—O: The Oprah Magazine “[A] baldly honest, laugh-out-loud story.”—Good Housekeeping “A hopeful and hilarious novel.”—Travel & Leisure “I couldn’t put this book down.”—BuzzFeed “This is a story of the power of women and the inspiring lives they lead.”—She Reads “McMillan proves once again that she is a skilled master.”—Associated Press “Lively, perceptive . . . Terry McMillan writes with a staggering depth of feeling, credibly capturing the characters’ emotions as she unpacks their interpersonal conflicts. This delightful novel balances inspiration for renewal with the hard facts of aging.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review