Loving Her

by Ann Allen Shockley

Other authorsAlycee Lane (Contributor)
Paperback, 1997

Status

Available

Call number

PS3569.H568 L68

Collection

Publication

Northeastern (1997), Paperback, 208 pages

Description

A groundbreaking novel of two very different women, one black and one white, and a remarkable love threatened by prejudice, rage, and violenceA struggling African American musician, Renay married Jerome Lee when she discovered she was pregnant with his child. Yet even before their daughter, Denise, was born, Renay realized what a terrible mistake she had made, tying herself to a violent, abusive alcoholic. Then, while performing at an upscale supper club, Renay met Terry Bluvard. Beautiful, wealthy, and white, Terry awakened feelings that the talented black pianist had never realized she possessed�??and before long, Renay was leaving the nightmare of Jerome Lee behind and moving with little Denise into Terry�??s world of luxury and privilege. Now, in this strange and exciting new place, Renay can experience for the first time what it is to have everything she needs for herself and her little girl. The rules here are different�??often confusing and sometimes troubling�??but in Terry�??s home, and in Terry�??s arms, Renay can be who she truly is . . . and be loved with caring tenderness and respect. Yet the storm clouds of her previous life still threaten, and Terry�??s love alone may not be enough to protect Renay and her little girl from the tragedy that… (more)

Language

Original publication date

1974

Physical description

208 p.; 8.3 inches

ISBN

1555533299 / 9781555533298

Local notes

OCLC = 220
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