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Terry McMillan

Terry McMillan is an American novelist known for her vivid portrayals of African American women's lives, relationships, and journeys of self-discovery. Her best-selling works, including Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back, have resonated widely for their humor, authenticity, and emotional insight. McMillan's contributions have influenced contemporary fiction and continue to shape the representation of Black women in literature and film.

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It Was the Way She Said It

It Was the Way She Said It

2025
It's Not All Downhill from Here

It's Not All Downhill from Here

2020
I Almost Forgot about You

I Almost Forgot about You

2016
Who Asked You?

Who Asked You?

2013
Disappearing Acts

Disappearing Acts

2012
Getting to Happy

Getting to Happy

2010
It's OK if You're Clueless: and 23 More Tips for the College Bound

It's OK if You're Clueless: and 23 More Tips for the College Bound

2006
The Interruption of Everything

The Interruption of Everything

2003
The Interuption of Everything

The Interuption of Everything

2003
A Day Late and a Dollar Short

A Day Late and a Dollar Short

2000
How Stella Got Her Groove Back

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

1996
Esperando un respiro

Esperando un respiro

1992
Waiting to Exhale

Waiting to Exhale

1992
Mama

Mama

1987