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Black Girls Must Die Exhausted (Black Girls Must Die Exhausted, 1)

"It's a good thing that this is only the first book of a trilogy, because after getting to know Tabitha, you won't want to leave her at the end. . . . Written intimately as if you're peering into the mind of a close friend, this book is a true testament to the stresses on women today and how great girlfriends (and grandmothers) are often the key to our sanity." -- Good Morning America

The first novel in a captivating three-book series about modern womanhood, in which a young Black woman must rely on courage, laughter, and love--and the support of her two longtime friends--to overcome an unexpected setback that threatens the most precious thing she's ever wanted.

Tabitha Walker is a black woman with a plan to "have it all." At 33 years old, the checklist for the life of her dreams is well underway. Education? Check. Good job? Check. Down payment for a nice house? Check. Dating marriage material? Check, check, and check. With a coveted position as a local news reporter, a "paper-perfect" boyfriend, and even a standing Saturday morning appointment with a reliable hairstylist, everything seems to be falling into place.

Then Tabby receives an unexpected diagnosis that brings her picture-perfect life crashing down, jeopardizing the keystone she took for granted: having children. With her dreams at risk of falling through the cracks of her checklist, suddenly she is faced with an impossible choice between her career, her dream home, and a family of her own.

With the help of her best friends, the irreverent and headstrong Laila and Alexis, the mom jeans-wearing former "Sexy Lexi," and the generational wisdom of her grandmother and the nonagenarian firebrand Ms. Gretchen, Tabby explores the reaches of modern medicine and tests the limits of her relationships, hoping to salvage the future she always dreamed of. But the fight is all consuming, demanding a steep price that forces an honest reckoning for nearly everyone in her life. As Tabby soon learns, her grandmother's age-old adage just might still be true: Black girls must die exhausted.

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368 pages

Average rating: 7.23

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Luxzaviamoise03
Jun 04, 2024
8/10 stars
heartfelt, current real world issues are brought up
BrayLanAusMom
Dec 05, 2023
8/10 stars
Great story about sisterhood and loving thyself.
sweetandpungent
Jul 01, 2023
6/10 stars
i typically don’t read books of this genre or style but i found this to be a nice read. i’d rate it 3.5 stars. the characters and the plot kept me engaged throughout the entire story and the ending does a great job of leaving you wanting to find out more. there were some storylines in the book that i found to be very cringey and bit overplayed but overall i look forward to reading the rest of the series.
MichelleG
Jun 03, 2023
10/10 stars
This book was really good. I loved the friendships and how it truly showed how friendships are not always peachy and that friends go through rough patches but can still be there for each other. Highly recommend and can’t wait to read the second one to see how the women are doing.
Kiacanread
May 25, 2023
5/10 stars
Pretty good. Wished the main character had a stronger spine or better communication. She sounds young but still a good read

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