JUST BETWEEN GIRLFRIENDS: African-American Women Celebrate Friendship
by By Coleman, Chrisena
Category: Social Science , Ethnic Studies , African American Studies

In a busy world in which we often juggle our careers, families, and everything else that comes at us, who makes us laugh, wipes our tears, and still manages to always come through in a pinch? Only a true friend.  In Just Between Girlfriends, Chrisena Coleman shares stories of famous friends and everyday friends, old friends and new friends, best friends and lost friends, soul mates and confidantes. She captures the soul-filled flavor of African-American culture, which resonates with themes of acceptance, strength, loyalty, and love. Inspirational and sprinkled with humor, this collection contains a cast of unforgettable friends. Find everlasting friendship in the middle of a snowstorm with Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey: flip out with Dominique Dawes, Crystal Bennett, and Umme Salim; discover solidarity and sisterhood with Dr. Betty Shabazz, Myrlie Evers-Williams, and Coretta Scott King.  Along with charming line drawings, more wise words and anecdotes about how to spot a true-blue girlfriend are sprinkled throughout the book. And to nourish the seed that these tales have planted, there's a calendar of girl-friends-only get-togethers. For every month of the year, Coleman has devised a creative plan to make room for some quality time and to let loose -- there are ideas for a pity party, for how to make spring cleaning fun, and a New Year's Eve Gong Show.  Just Between Girlfriends is a treasured keepsake. The ideal gift for an old friend, a new friend, a rediscovered friend, or a distant friend, this collection will be savored for years to come as a joyful celebration of the strength, humor, and beauty that mark African-American women. You'll be inspired to reach out to your old girlfriends, hug the steadfast ones who are always by your side, and make some new ones.