{"product_id":"some-things-i-never-thought-id-do-paperback-1","title":"Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePearl Cleage\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the unique blend of truth and humor that made her first novel, \u003ci\u003eWhat Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day\u003c\/i\u003e . . ., a huge bestseller, Pearl Cleage returns with an extraordinary novel that is rich in character, steeped in sisterhood, and bursting with unexpected love . . . and maybe just a little magic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDepending on the time of day, Regina Burns is a woman on the edge of a nervous breakdown or an overdue breakthrough. One shattered heart and six months of rehab have left her wary and shell-shocked--especially with the prospect of taking a temporary consulting job in Atlanta, a move that would allow Regina to rescue the family home that she borrowed against when she was \"a stomp down dope fiend.\" Her stone-faced banker has grudgingly agreed to give her sixty days to settle her debts or lose the house. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReturning to Atlanta is a big risk. Last time Regina was there, she lost track of who she was and what she wanted. There's a lot of emotional baggage with her new employer, Beth Davis. Can she really forgive Beth for breaking up her wedding plans on New Year's Eve because she just didn't think Regina was good enough to marry her son? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeanwhile, Regina's visionary Aunt Abbie has told her to be on the lookout for a handsome stranger with \"the ocean in his eyes\" who has a bone to pick and a promise to keep. Then a blue-eyed brother appears on the streets of Afro-Atlanta wearing a black cashmere overcoat, flashing a dazzling smile, and lending a helping hand when Regina needs it most. But between falling for Blue Hamilton and dealing with Beth, secrets will emerge that will threaten to send her life twisting in surprising new directions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLike a conversation with a good friend, \u003ci\u003eSome Things I Never Thought I'd Do\u003c\/i\u003e shares hope, love, and laugher. As always, it is Pearl Cleage's unforgettable characters and her gift for dialogue that will earn this provocative new novel a place in the hearts of her growing family of readers.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the unique blend of truth and humor that made her first novel, \"What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day . . ., a huge bestseller, Pearl Cleage returns with an extraordinary novel that is rich in character, steeped in sisterhood, and bursting with unexpected love . . . and maybe just a little magic. \u003cbr\u003eDepending on the time of day, Regina Burns is a woman on the edge of a nervous breakdown or an overdue breakthrough. One shattered heart and six months of rehab have left her wary and shell-shocked--especially with the prospect of taking a temporary consulting job in Atlanta, a move that would allow Regina to rescue the family home that she borrowed against when she was \"a stomp down dope fiend.\" Her stone-faced banker has grudgingly agreed to give her sixty days to settle her debts or lose the house. \u003cbr\u003eReturning to Atlanta is a big risk. Last time Regina was there, she lost track of who she was and what she wanted. There's a lot of emotional baggage with her new employer, Beth Davis. Can she really forgive Beth for breaking up her wedding plans on New Year's Eve because she just didn't think Regina was good enough to marry her son? \u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, Regina's visionary Aunt Abbie has told her to be on the lookout for a handsome stranger with \"the ocean in his eyes\" who has a bone to pick and a promise to keep. Then a blue-eyed brother appears on the streets of Afro-Atlanta wearing a black cashmere overcoat, flashing a dazzling smile, and lending a helping hand when Regina needs it most. But between falling for Blue Hamilton and dealing with Beth, secrets will emerge that will threaten to send her life twisting in surprising new directions. \u003cbr\u003eLike a conversation with a good friend,\"Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do shares hope, love, and laugher. As always, it is Pearl Cleage's unforgettable characters and her gift for dialogue that will earn this provocative new novel a place in the hearts of her growing family of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePearl Cleage is the author of \u003ci\u003eMad at Miles: A Black Woman's Guide to Truth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDeals with the Devil and Other Reasons to Riot\u003c\/i\u003e, and her bestselling debut novel, \u003ci\u003eWhat Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day...\u003c\/i\u003e. An accomplished dramatist, her plays include \u003ci\u003eFlyin' West\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlues for an Alabama Sky\u003c\/i\u003e. Ms. Cleage lives in Atlanta with her husband. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo schedule a speaking engagement, please contact American Program Bureau\u003c\/i\u003e at www.apbspeakers.com\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 274\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.06 x 5.21 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47257713410297,"sku":"9780345478269","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/5WUjQfVZKe9780345478269_e6e4b67c-9d43-415d-bd85-a272108237d6.webp?v=1768752604","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/some-things-i-never-thought-id-do-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}