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WOMANISH: How She Survived
What is WomanIsh? It's all the things women go through. The day to day Ish, the man Ish, the raising kids Ish, the I earn lots of money but still want to be cherished Ish, the I'm more than my womb Ish... The what you mean I'm old Ish... Sound familiar? Every Woman Has Ish... Her Men found Betta to be everything black men dreamed of at the time, she had light skin, was thin but shapely and could be sexy without trying. Many men vied for her attention throughout her late teens through her thirties but she ultimately became involved with a violent man, who thought he owned her. At age thirty nine she was running for her life from one violent man, straight into the arms of another… I Had His Children... He Didn't Put A Ring On It "Pregnant? I thought your doctor gave you some sponge or something?" "I guess it didn't work." She said, watching him and his demeanor change. He stood pacing around before he turned to her. "You can't have it. I told my mama I wouldn't have no more babies." She stared at him in shock. He was weeks away from his thirty first birthday. "Your mama?" A curl of derision filled her tone. "Yea. I live with her. I'm all she's got and she's sickly. This might kill her." Sissy stood, brushing off her skirt. "I'm having this baby. If your last child didn’t kill her, neither will this one. Deal with your mama and I'll deal with my brothers."
232 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2016
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May 31, 2016
Womanish is a story of various women who encounter a myriad of issues. However, before we judge them, let's hear their stories. How did my sister end up like this? What can I do to help her? Am I willing to help her? Can I realize that my sister is broken, and instead of judging her I will try and view her from the perspective of sisterhood?
The stories in womanish are about women who deal with some 'ish'. Sometimes willingly and other times not. Nonetheless, it's still 'ish'. And even though these stories are about these women and the men in their lives, the ultimate lessons about the woman and the lessons for us to learn.
Some principles to think on:
never allow a man to fight my battles because often what I owe is so much more than what I gained.
Be careful not switch the witch for the devil
searching with the same tools rarely worked
Know that you're a queen. You worth is defined from internal. Nothing and Noone external can define you
Beware of the purpose of your decisions. Do not make a relationship decision based on being lonely.
Don't think you're that beautiful that you're entitled to the finer things of life. There will always be someone more beautiful than yourself.
The stories in womanish are about women who deal with some 'ish'. Sometimes willingly and other times not. Nonetheless, it's still 'ish'. And even though these stories are about these women and the men in their lives, the ultimate lessons about the woman and the lessons for us to learn.
Some principles to think on:
never allow a man to fight my battles because often what I owe is so much more than what I gained.
Be careful not switch the witch for the devil
searching with the same tools rarely worked
Know that you're a queen. You worth is defined from internal. Nothing and Noone external can define you
Beware of the purpose of your decisions. Do not make a relationship decision based on being lonely.
Don't think you're that beautiful that you're entitled to the finer things of life. There will always be someone more beautiful than yourself.
July 10, 2016
Womanish is a quick and nourishing read. Ms. Menchan is a gifted storyteller in that she gives us tales of women that might resemble us or people we already know while still managing to breathe added life into their stories with her honest, measured, and unvarnished approach. One line from the book said it all for me: “There is nothing quite like bought lessons and time…” Each tale is beyond a cautionary one. In fact, the tale and the storyteller make few if any judgments instead preferring to give us the woman and her tale as she is and then allow the reader to decide. Though by the end you will probably realize as I did that while I can observe, it’s not up to me to decide for anyone but myself. A powerful book, simply and graciously told.
February 4, 2020
Wow! Wow! Wow!
Everyone has a story and you can never tell what that story is by looking at the outside package. These women were living life and at times it seemed as if life was eating them up. We must be very careful of the choices we make because they can determine our future. This is a book that you must read. Please, please, please read it. It will bless you.
Everyone has a story and you can never tell what that story is by looking at the outside package. These women were living life and at times it seemed as if life was eating them up. We must be very careful of the choices we make because they can determine our future. This is a book that you must read. Please, please, please read it. It will bless you.
June 6, 2016
Pages of Wisdom
Sometime you find that one book of stories that has wisdom flowing off the pages! "Womanish" is that book for me. Young and old should read and think about choices and changes that impact your life.
Sometime you find that one book of stories that has wisdom flowing off the pages! "Womanish" is that book for me. Young and old should read and think about choices and changes that impact your life.
July 7, 2018
Wow! I have had this book in my library for a while. Now I wonder what took me so long to read it! This book is composed of many stories about women and relationships. Some of the stories were like they interview me or one of my friends. Each scenario, whether you agreed with the character or not, caused me to pause. We are so quick to say what we would or would not do. But when you find yourself in the situation of these characters and you knew the WHOLE story.....what would you do? If nothing else, I have learned to not be slower in my assessment. LOVED THIS BOOK!
May 18, 2018
Captivating!
Really enjoyed listening to all of the stories at work. Truly, looking forward to researching this author's other books.
Really enjoyed listening to all of the stories at work. Truly, looking forward to researching this author's other books.
July 30, 2021
I haven't been finishing most books lately. But, when you're reading a book that feels like a secret conversation between your aunties, you read it straight through. Cover to cover. I felt like I was eavesdropping as I often did as a child. Listening to the words that women have buried deeply, until they bubble to the surface. These stories are cleansing and most, if not all, women will find at least a snippet of themselves in the pages.
January 5, 2017
How They Survived
This was the stories of different ages of black women and how they survived the times, the men in their lives, according to the times and made it through shinning. This was a book of fiction but it could have been written about real women and the ways different men have thought and expected of black women the last 60 years. Thankfully, things have changed for the sisters.
This was the stories of different ages of black women and how they survived the times, the men in their lives, according to the times and made it through shinning. This was a book of fiction but it could have been written about real women and the ways different men have thought and expected of black women the last 60 years. Thankfully, things have changed for the sisters.
November 30, 2016
I enjoyed this book. The author approach to the characters stories are swift and complete. Each one pulling you along into a profound understanding of their life's journey. Each womanish one of them. I recommend this to my reading friends
July 29, 2016
Really enjoyed these stories.
November 4, 2016
This was first book by this author and I enjoyed the stories and looking forward to the next book!
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April 18, 2017This as a great book! I enjoyed it from beginning to end. It was interesting to see how woman think differently when it comes to men and the decisions that we make when it comes to them. Some of the stories are relatable and others make you want to say, Girl please! I enjoyed how the author narrated each story. It was easy to get caught up and wonder what happened. At the end of the book, I wanted more.
April 29, 2017
Loved it! Inspiring stories about a variety of women
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