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Name: Getting to happy
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Terry McMillan

Getting to Happy follows the intertwined lives of three African American women living in Phoenix, Arizona. The story centers on their friendship, the honesty they share, and the everyday challenges they confront together. Through their support for one another, they discover ways to face uncertainty and pursue growth while staying true to themselves.

First publish date: 2010

Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama

Authors: Terry McMillan

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