A gangster love story, which is a prequel to her bestknown and bestselling 1999 novel, the coldest winter ever. The sister souljah readers companion on apple books. In fact, ive never met a person who read this book and didnt automatically crown it as the best book they had ever read. Sister souljah releases third book in midnight series.
Ebony shows the true grit of the new york boroughs, the strength and determination of an immigrant family and how, even in a concrete jungle, a. The new book chronicles the relationship of two immigrants in america one from africa and one from japan. In volume i of this special collectors edition, visit the first three unforgettable novels by new york times bestselling author sister souljah. Before there was a shannon holmes, a vickie stringer or a wahida clark, there was a woman. I too claim roots in new york, not brooklyn but close enough to major. In this electrifying novel, new york times bestselling author and an important voice in american literature jada pinkett smith sister souljah returns to the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a moment of silence. Souljahs words, thoughts, lessons, and books are transforming the next generation. Sister souljah in this era, there is only 1 meaningful storyteller. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
Midnight iii 3 the midnight series paperback october 4, 2016. In spite of its interesting point of view, souljah s latest the coldest winter ever, 1999, etc. She felt this was a way of giving back to the community in which she lived. With midnight and the meaning of love, souljah brings to her millions of fans an adventure about y. With midnight and the meaning of love, souljah brings to her millions of fans an adventure about young, deep love, the ways in which people across the world express their love, and the lengths. Recently i spoke with her about her books and if the highly publicized unjust killings and police brutality taking place in our communities influenced her latest book. A gangster love story originally scheduled to be published october 14, 2008, is a novel by sister souljah that was published november 4, 2008. Its been a few years now and i have decided that my indie filmmaking opus, the coldest winter is ready for youtube consumption.
New york times bestselling author and an important voice in american literature jada pinkett smith sister souljah returns to the story of her beloved character, midnight. Midnight and the meaning of love by sister souljah. Sister souljah is the creator of the midnight series. Midnight book by sister souljah official publisher. On november 11th 2015, authoractivist sister souljah released her new book a moment of silence.
Lengthy comingofage set apart by the heros african identity, but never is the willful midnight believable as a 14yearold. She gained prominence for bill clintons criticism of her remarks about race in the united states. At last, megabestselling author sister souljah delivers the stunning sequel to the coldest winter ever. A devout sudanese muslim, his devotion to his beautiful and talented mother and adorable little sister is absolute. Souljahs followup to her bestselling novel, the coldest winter ever, is another gritty comingofage tale, picking up t. Vibe magazine sister souljah s fans will enjoy this edgy tale of love and survival led by the provocative lead character. She looked at me exercising, looked at my bedsheets and then left. In the sister souljah readers companion, you will find excerpts from three unforgettable novels by new york times bestselling author sister souljah. A political activist, and lauded as the voice of the hiphop generation, her novels bring you into the hopes, dreams, and battles of urban youths. The coldest winter ever in the coldest winter ever, internationally known author, activist, and hiphop artist sister souljah brought the.
Sister souljah on her new book, midnight before there was a shannon holmes, a vickie stringer or a wahida clark, there was a woman many consider the queen of urban fiction, sister souljah. An interview with the activist and author as her new novel, a moment of silence. Souljah is the biggie of the blockhugging book world. In her bestselling novel, the coldest winter ever, sister souljah introduced the world to.
In her bestselling novel, the coldest winter ever, sister souljah introduced the world to midnight, a brave but humble lieutenant to a prominent. A gangster love story, and midnight and the meaning of love. In her bestselling novel, the coldest winter ever, sister souljah introduced the world to midnight, a brave but humble lieutenant to a prominent underworld businessman. Midnight sister souljah, the hiphop generations number one author and most compelling storyteller, delivers a powerful story about love and loyalty, strength and family. When we read about winter it was raw and uncut because winter was hood like that but now when we read about midnight the book took a slower pace because midnight was melow and calm. Handsome, young, muslim, and married to two women living in one house along with his mother, umma, and sister, naja.
This is all about bilal midnight and his family, his faith, his loves, likes and dislikes. With midnight and the meaning of love, souljah brings to her millions of fans an adventure about young, deep love, the ways in which people across the world express their love, and the lengths that they will go to have it. Now, in a highly anticipated followup to her millionselling. In her first book, no disrespect, sister souljah writes very candidly about the struggles of young black.
Midnight and the meaning of love is a followup to souljah s 2008 novel midnight. Midnight starts working at a chinatown fish shop, finds love, joins a dangerous hustlers. A gangster love story 1 the midnight series 9781451612561. The number 1 author of the only novels that matter.
Midnight, the eponymous protagonist of sister souljah s fascinating, longawaited novel no doubt the first of at least two parts, as it begins in mystery and ends in a cliffhanger is a seriously putupon young man. Once you have heard her speak, its impossible for you to remain the same. Books to read if you like sister souljah newinbooks. Handsome, young, muslim, and married to two women living in one house along with his mother. In her next heartpounding novel of passion, danger, temptation, and adventure, new york times bestselling author sister souljah returns to the story of midnight. The coldest winter ever in the coldest winter ever, internationally known author, activist, and hiphop artist sister souljah brought the streets of new. This series first started in 2008 with the publication of the debut novel in this series, midnight. Sister souljah also educates teens about womanhood, manhood, and teen pregnancy, and she teaches current events and history. Sister souljah, the new york times bestselling author of the coldest winter ever and midnight, delivers her most compelling and enlightening story yet. If you enjoy sister souljah s ability to weave elements of romance, hard work, and family into captivating tales, youll love the following books. Sister souljah born lisa williamson, on january 28, 1964, citation needed in the bronx, new york is an american author, activist, recording artist, and film producer. Iii by sister souljah from amazons fiction books store. In this electrifying novel, new york times bestselling author and an important voice in american literature jada pinkett smith sister souljah returns to the story of her beloved character, midnight.
In her bestselling novel, the coldest winter ever, sister souljah introduced the world to midnight, a brave but humble. I read this book over 10 years ago, and it was an instant favourite. Fierce, raw, and filled with adventure and emotional intensity, a deeper love inside is an unforgettable comingofage story in the words of porsche santiaga, winters younger sister. The only novels that move the culture and shake the soul. The coldest winter everin the coldest winter ever, internationally known author, activist, and hiphop artist sister. All sister souljah book readings and signings are free all are welcomed. Author, activist, problem solver sister souljah, hiphop generation best selling author, activist, recording artist, and film producer, is one of the most powerful and meaningful persons speaking to youth and students today. Sista souljah wanted us to read about midnight as if he was real and was writing his autobiography. Sister souljah, the hiphop generations number one author and most compelling storyteller, delivers a powerful story about love and loyalty, strength and family. Now, in a highly anticipated followup to her millionselling masterpiece, she brings readers into the life and dangerously close to the heart of this silent, fearless young man.
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