Big Girls Don't Cry

The Story

'[An] empathetic portrait of a modern woman wrestling with issues of love, work, and family obligations.'           --Publishers Weekly                       Born into a comfortable Washington, D.C., home, Naomi Jefferson leads a life that is only occasionally marred by racism. As a teenager in the 1960s, her biggest concern centers around virginity. But all that changes when her older brother, Joshua--who seems destined for greatness--is killed in a tragic car accident on his way to a civil rights demonstration. Now the rift between black and white America becomes much too personal, and Naomi embarks on a journey to honor her brother's legacy--and to find herself.                       This brilliant new novel, from the bestselling author ofSisters & Lovers, traces three decades in the life of a woman readers will not soon forget, as she searches for love and purpose in a harsh often unforgiving world.                       'Contains an infectious hope and optimism.'         --Los Angeles Times