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What Did You Think of…Black Girls Must Die Exhausted?

Today we are going to talk about July’s book of the month, Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen.  But first, let’s check out this book and see what it is all about.

Synopsis

I guess that on some days, and maybe for some, every day, people other than me could be found walking into their workplace pretending to be someone they’re not…
…Today was my first time feeling so acutely aware of that disconnect.“
Thirty-three-year-old Tabitha Walker thought she was living her “best life” completely under control.  She had Marc, her sexy, smooth and successful “paper-perfect” Porsche-driving boyfriend; a coveted position as a local news reporter; and weaving it all together, a standing hair appointment with a reliable stylist.

But it’s funny how life can interrupt even the best planning.
Tabitha’s fortunes take a turn when she learns that the family she always hoped for could slip away — and not just because Marc has been slow to propose.
When her otherwise enviable body starts to fail in a surprising way, Tabitha must embark on a journey, supported by colorful family and friends, to reclaim her own quirky version of “black girl magic” before the unexpected takes more from her than just her dreams of becoming a wife and mother.

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT AND/OR ANSWER:

  1. Which race-based situations could you identify within the book?
  2. Do you agree with Marc saying she should feel threated by cops because she is a woman and not a man? Why?
  3. Which of the three friends are you? Tabby, Lexi or Laila?
  4. Now that you have read the book does the title have a new meaning to you?
  5. What are your thoughts on the men in the book? What is the common theme among the men in Tabby’s life?
  6. When you are much older will you be more like Tabby’s grandmother or Ms. Gretchen?

PRESS REVIEWS

“Allen writes in a sharp, lively voice that is full of warmth and humor…Tabitha and her friends are well-drawn, and it is the dynamic between the protagonist and the women in her life that propels the story. Touching on issues of professional womanhood, race, and family, the author crafts a novel that is both timely and enjoyable.”  – Kirkus Reviews

“…Allen crafts an engaging and evenly plotted story of a woman who, after learning that she has only a limited window in which to have children, evaluates her relationships and personal aspirations.  Allen explores the themes of racial prejudice, infidelity, and family dynamics in this voice-driven work…readers will readily connect with her search for fulfillment on her journey of self-discovery.”  – The BookLife Prize

Mocha Girls Speak

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When I first saw the book Black Girls Must Die Exhausted circulating on social media, I just KNEW I had to have it in my hands! The title SCREAMED “This is my life!” and I can’t wait to read it next month! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Book Synopsis: BLACK GIRLS MUST DIE EXHAUSTED (BGMDE) is something that 33-year-old Tabitha Walker has heard her grandmother say before. Of course, her grandmother (who happens to be white) was referring to the 1950’s and what she observed in the nascent times of civil rights. With a coveted position as a local news reporter, Marc– a “paper-perfect” boyfriend, and a standing Saturday morning appointment with a reliable hairstylist, Tabitha never imagined how this phrase could apply to her as a black girl in contemporary times – until everything changed. An unexpected doctor’s diagnosis awakens Tabitha to an unperceived culprit, threatening the one thing that has always mattered most – having a family of her own. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While simultaneously confronting the everyday experience of race, complex modern relationships and a workplace rival who feels entitled to her position, she must leverage the power of laughter, love, and courageous self-care to bring a healing stronger than she ever imagined – before the phrase “black girls must die exhausted” takes on a new and unwanted meaning in her own life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now for the really fun stuff! Head on over to the blog (link in bio) for a special little Q&A I have for y’all with author @jayneallenwrites!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @theliterarylobbyist #bgmdebooktour #blackgirlsmustdieexhausted #theliterarylobbyist

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Mocha Girl Alysia

Founder at Mocha Girls Read
Founder of Mocha Girls Read book club. But basically, just another girl who loves to read and then read some more and wants to meet others like me. If you add a cup of green tea with lemon and honey I will be overjoyed.
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