The story of friendship between four African American women who lean on each other while "waiting to exhale": waiting for that man who will take their breath away.
Waiting to Exhale Series
This series follows four African-American women navigating the complexities of modern life, careers, and particularly romance. Each woman grapples with love, loss, and the search for self in a world where relationships are often ambiguous. Through their interwoven lives and personal journeys, the series explores the power of female friendship and resilience in the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. It's a narrative about female strength, self-discovery, and the unwavering quest for genuine connection.


Recommended Reading Order
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Getting to Happy
- 479 pages
- 17 hours of reading
An exuberant return to the four unforgettable heroines of "Waiting to Exhale"--the novel that changed African-American fiction forever. Now, McMillan revisits Savannah, Gloria, Bernadine, and Robin 15 years later. Each is at her own midlife crossroads. They've exhaled: now they are learning to breathe. Available in a tall Premium Edition.