Who Does She Think She Is? - by Benilde Little (Paperback)

About the Book

From the beloved, bestselling author of "Good Hair" and "The Itch" comes a richly evocative multigenerational story of three powerful women.

Book Synopsis

Who Does She Think She Is? is a richly evocative multigenerational story of three irrepressible women from the bestselling author of Good Hair and The Itch.

Aisha Branch is in the midst of planning her elaborate wedding to a White man from old-line wealth when the unthinkable happens--she falls for another man, hard.

All the drama stirs up old feelings in her mother and grandmother, and as Aisha confronts a painful dilemma, the three Branch women take turns telling their own stories, reflecting separately on their lives and relationships.

With her signature dry wit, quietly resonant insight and sharp yet compassionate eye, Benilde Little deftly explores one family's expectations, anxieties, and abiding love.

Review Quotes

"A diverting story about race, identity, and family ties."
-- People

"A refreshingly different kind of contemporary romance."
-- Kirkus Reviews

"Fans of the author's novels will enjoy Little's perceptive take on Buppies in love."
-- Essence

"Little strikes a nice balance between heartfelt intergenerational saga and sexy love story."
-- Publishers Weekly

"Little strikes the perfect balance between froth and thoughtful commentary on racial and class issues. Little has the guts to drop plenty of tough questions at the heart of what is an enjoyable romantic romp."
-- The Miami Herald

"The tightly written story moves quickly and the supporting characters are wonderfully realistic."
-- The Philadelphia Inquirer

About the Author

Benilde Little is the bestselling author of the novels Good Hair (selected as one of the ten best books of 1996 by the Los Angeles Times), The Itch, Acting Out, and Who Does She Think She Is? A former reporter for People and senior editor at Essence, she lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with her husband. Follower her on Twitter and Instagram @BenildeLittle and read her blog, Welcome to My Breakdown, at BenildeLittle.Wordpress.com.