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Some Sunday
Still recovering from the death of her beloved husband from AIDS, Sandy Hutchinson, a thirty-six-year-old African American woman, begins to find the courage to heal with the help of her husband's brother, but an unexpected stranger forces her to choose between two men, while her best friends - Janice, Britney, and Martha - deal with challenges of their own.
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First published September 1, 2001
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About the author
Margaret Johnson-Hodge
18 books69 followersMargaret Johnson-Hodge is the author of several books that have received national acclaim. She is a winner of the 1998 Reviewer’s Choice Awards, for “The Real Deal”. “Butterscotch Blues” made the Blackboard Bestsellers List, the Essence Magazine Bestseller List and Black Expressions Book Club 2000 Book of the Year coming in at number 6.
“A New Day” made the Mosaic Magazine What’s Hot Top Five Fiction List five (5) times and “True Lies” made the Black Expressions Best Sellers List in 2002. Margaret has garnered rave reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, The Quarterly Black Review, Essence Magazine and Ebony Magazine.
She has been featured in major papers in her hometown, was a guest speaker at Georgia’s Writers, Inc. Her novels “True Lies”, “Some Sunday” and “Butterscotch Blues” were Main Selections for Black Expressions, and “The Real Deal”, “A New Day”, “Warm Hands”, “A Journey To Here” and “This Time” were alternates selections.
Both Showtime and Hallmark Hall of Fame have considered her books for movie options and with the release of her sixth novel “True Lies”, Publisher Weekly declared: “Johnson-Hodge's popularity continues to grow. Audiences tired of shallow buppie antics will respond favorably to the earthy dramas she describes.” Her seventh novel, “A Journey To Here” was released to great reviews and the book garnered her a nominee for Author of The Year.
In 2005, Margaret donned a new cap - publisher - and released her eighth book – “This Time”, through her own publishing company – Sutton Place Publishers, Inc. "This Time" was well received by both critics and readers a like.
Born and raised in New York, Margaret no longer lives there, but New York is where her heart remains. She continues to craft stories about the great city in which she grew up and looks forward to telling more of them.
A mother and full-time author, she writes on a near daily basis, rarely taking a break from her craft. “There is always some story inside of me,” is how she sees it “and I just try and get it told.”
“A New Day” made the Mosaic Magazine What’s Hot Top Five Fiction List five (5) times and “True Lies” made the Black Expressions Best Sellers List in 2002. Margaret has garnered rave reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, The Quarterly Black Review, Essence Magazine and Ebony Magazine.
She has been featured in major papers in her hometown, was a guest speaker at Georgia’s Writers, Inc. Her novels “True Lies”, “Some Sunday” and “Butterscotch Blues” were Main Selections for Black Expressions, and “The Real Deal”, “A New Day”, “Warm Hands”, “A Journey To Here” and “This Time” were alternates selections.
Both Showtime and Hallmark Hall of Fame have considered her books for movie options and with the release of her sixth novel “True Lies”, Publisher Weekly declared: “Johnson-Hodge's popularity continues to grow. Audiences tired of shallow buppie antics will respond favorably to the earthy dramas she describes.” Her seventh novel, “A Journey To Here” was released to great reviews and the book garnered her a nominee for Author of The Year.
In 2005, Margaret donned a new cap - publisher - and released her eighth book – “This Time”, through her own publishing company – Sutton Place Publishers, Inc. "This Time" was well received by both critics and readers a like.
Born and raised in New York, Margaret no longer lives there, but New York is where her heart remains. She continues to craft stories about the great city in which she grew up and looks forward to telling more of them.
A mother and full-time author, she writes on a near daily basis, rarely taking a break from her craft. “There is always some story inside of me,” is how she sees it “and I just try and get it told.”
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July 6, 2018
Even thought this was a good read imma put it on the bottom shelf. But I love the author.
September 11, 2007
Some Sequel
In New York City, Sandy deeply grieves the death of her beloved husband who succumbed to AIDS. As Sandy struggles to regain her equilibrium, finds herself relying heavily on her brother-in-law, Winston, (the near mirror-image-of-Adrian who’s more than willing to offer support and other things) and struggling with her feelings toward Randall,a contractor, her first outside interest since Adrian’s passing. She’s on a path of healing and self-discovery that takes many twists and turns.~~~~~~~While Sandy toils with finding a reason to live, her best friends also struggle with life. In the courtroom Martha the assistant DA is a grandmaster, but her personal life consists of alcohol and the drudgery of trying not to lose her lover. Janice and her insecurities goads her fiancé into returning to the arms of his previous lover. Britney seems to have it all, with her wonderful husband and baby, but she is pregnant, they are spending beyond their means pretending to be "wealthy", and are slowly going into the "poor house"."Some Sunday", the sequel to "Butterschotch Blues", once again provides insight into a wide range of problems confronting African-American females. The four female friends emotionally support one another as each one struggles with different problems and stress. Margaret Johnson-Hodge shows she is quite an author with this deep look into the darker side of the modern American dream that can only be brightened through friendship and caring relationships.
In New York City, Sandy deeply grieves the death of her beloved husband who succumbed to AIDS. As Sandy struggles to regain her equilibrium, finds herself relying heavily on her brother-in-law, Winston, (the near mirror-image-of-Adrian who’s more than willing to offer support and other things) and struggling with her feelings toward Randall,a contractor, her first outside interest since Adrian’s passing. She’s on a path of healing and self-discovery that takes many twists and turns.~~~~~~~While Sandy toils with finding a reason to live, her best friends also struggle with life. In the courtroom Martha the assistant DA is a grandmaster, but her personal life consists of alcohol and the drudgery of trying not to lose her lover. Janice and her insecurities goads her fiancé into returning to the arms of his previous lover. Britney seems to have it all, with her wonderful husband and baby, but she is pregnant, they are spending beyond their means pretending to be "wealthy", and are slowly going into the "poor house"."Some Sunday", the sequel to "Butterschotch Blues", once again provides insight into a wide range of problems confronting African-American females. The four female friends emotionally support one another as each one struggles with different problems and stress. Margaret Johnson-Hodge shows she is quite an author with this deep look into the darker side of the modern American dream that can only be brightened through friendship and caring relationships.
February 20, 2023
Had a hard time with this one. It was all over the place. I think two characters had the same name cliff????
January 8, 2009
OH MY.........
This sequel was perfect from start to finish. Margaret Johnson-Hodge does a splendid job picking up the pieces of our four ladies.
Sandy...a new widow, who falls for the comforts of her brother-in-law in order to safe guard herself from the hurt of loving the handy man, Randall, whose fear has him running from her.
Masterful Martha...the brilliant A.D.A finally finds out that she can't live in a bottle and she wants more than her badge and Calvin is just the man to give it to her.
Janice...a crazy beauty finally realizes that she isn't okay and gets the help she needs in order to finally become a whole person.
Big Britany...courageous, pregnant; with a newly gained attitude and wits learns to hold it all together, home, hubby, health and baby.
These women are all learning to clean out the clutter that has plagued their lives and are slowly working in order to get to the good part. I didn't cry in this book, but I was thrilled that `my girls' are moving full circle.
January 28, 2008
A good read about what happens after you get infected with HIV and decide to love again.
May 25, 2009
Not only did I LOVE this story I had the honor of meeting the writer. She is an awesome woman!
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January 3, 2009This is the sequel to Butter Scoth Blues.
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