“We didn’t know then that the dramas we imagined weren’t
even warm-ups for what real life held for
us.”
From the fifth grade to their fifth
decade, Vaughn, Reenie, Susan, and Audrey share secrets and
dreams–their lives connected like silk threads through rich
fabric, pulling but never breaking at life’s unexpected
twists and turns. Meet the girls most likely
TO WRITE
THE GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL: Vaughn has a flair for words that
makes her the unofficial diplomat of the foursome. She’s
great at keeping it together for everybody–but
herself.
TO MARRY A PRINCE: Sassy Reenie can break
hearts as easily as she can take out a bully without
breaking a nail. But her live-for-today attitude leads to a
tragic mistake that will haunt the girls for
years.
TO BE FAMOUS: From the ashes of a ravaged home
life, amid rumors and bad feelings, Susan rises to fame as a
glamorous network anchorwoman, proving that success is the
best revenge. But forgiveness is another matter.
TO
RUN THE WORLD: Audrey is the ultimate overachiever, but this
takes a devastating toll on her health, her career, and her
family. Perfection is a race where the finish line keeps
moving. What will she sacrifice to win?
Girls Most
Likely is an emotional, uplifting, often hilarious
glimpse into the lives of today’s ever-changing African
American women, sustained by love, laughter, and sisterhood.