Made of Honor

Sassy Sistahood #1

by Marilynn Griffith

Griffith kicks off a new trilogy featuring three African-American women who form the Sassy Sistahood. When Dana Rose's ex gets married, and then starts the business Dana had dreamed of opening, Dana has her friends and her faith to rely on.

Genres: Christian, Romance, Religion, Relationships, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Literary Fiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Marilynn Griffith is the author of eight novels, mother to seven children, wife to a deacon and proof of God's enduring mercy. She has served as national Vice President of American Christian Fiction Writers and has served on faculty at several national writers conferences. When she's not writing about friendship, family and faith, Marilynn blogs and speaks to women and writers.

One of her novels, If the Shoe Fits, served as a prop in Tyler Perry's box office hit Why Did I Get Married? (The mistress has a book in her hand at the beginning of the scene where Jill Scott is forced off the plane. One blink and you'll miss it, but we're hyped about it anyway!)

She most recently took part in the Soul Expressions Book Tour with Angela Benson, Victoria Christopher Murray, Kimberla Lawson Roby and 11 other authors throughout Indiana and Illinois.

Though she lives in Florida now, Marilynn's muse often wanders the Midwest (especially her native Ohio) wearing a warm jacket and carrying a long stick, eavesdropping on the conversations of imaginary people.

Reviews

[Nikole Hahn · Rating 5 out of 5]

It made me laugh. Her books are wonderful. These characters are not perfect as other books. You can relate to them.

[Stanjay Daniels · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is quintessential Christian fiction steeped in prayers, drama, and redemption. The main character Dana and her two best friends combat the dramas of their lives through their strong faith in God and their friendship bond. I felt that the storyline was engaging and the lessons learned reverberated throughout the book.

[Lyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still Good After All These Years!

This book fills my heart with so much joy. I first read it in 2007 and 11 years later it still speaks to me in different ways. What a reminder as to what true love is really all about - love of God, family, friends, and love of self!

[Paschalis]

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[Deb]

plot summary: what happens, when & where, central characters, major conflicts[return]dana has been a bridesmaid 10 times, and at this latest wedding she doesn't duck fast enough when the bouquet comes zingng her way. sporting a scratch from the thorns, she just wants to go home to her pint of chunky monkey ice cream when she runs into her ex-boyfriend. dana keeps experiencing one misfortune after another in this book, but she also keeps trying to live the way god would want her too. so when a client wants to hire her to be in her wedding, and gives her a 29 page handbook of instructions, she just smiles graciously and says "sure" (ok, she really needed the cash as well). but eventually dana needs to learn that god also wants her to take care of herself--a lesson that won't come easy and that will take the help of her girlfriends, family, and even that ex-boyfriend.[return][return][return]style characterisics: pacing, clarity, structure, narrative devices, etc.[return]packed with humor, although the author doesn't always make the best word choices. the situations are exaggerated and not very realistic, but that is part of what makes it so humorous and fun. dana tells the story throughout, with a typical modern tone and with a voice that reflects her african american culture. [return][return][return]how good is it?[return]a fun read, for laughing out loud when you need a fun escape from reality--yet with a subtle lesson about life thrown in.

[Shonnie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't like this book at ALL!! I thought the message was good however I believe the characters were underdeveloped. I felt like the story was missing several pieces. The funny thing is I've had this book for several years and could never get past page one and now I know why (the book was HORRIBLE). As for the message, I was touched but I coulda went to church and got the message. Sorry but this book was not for me.

[Debbie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I couldn't even get thru the first chapter. It was slow and very difficult to read. I found myself having to go back and reread paragraphs, b/c I felt like I had missed something. I didn't know when the author shifted between the past and the present. I tried to give it a second chance and get thru chapter one, but it just didn't make the cut.

[Jennifer]

For May Christian Fiction--"Weddings"

[LJ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kinda rough to get through, not exactly sure why. It didn't hold my attention well, finished it nonetheless.

[Karen Linton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay book for the happily ever after genre.

[Rexy♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! I didn't want to put it down. :)

[Melissa (Semi Hiatus Until After the Holidays) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Woman starting her own business, falling in love again with childhood sweetheart. A little disjointed and revealed backstory at strange times.

[Cws]

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