Terry McMillan

Terry McMillan

4 Series

Terry McMillan is a bestselling author renowned for her novels "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," both of which were adapted into successful major motion pictures. Her book "Disappearing Acts" was also made into a film by HBO Pictures. McMillan's works have significantly impacted both literature and film.

In Terry McMillan's 2020 novel, "It's Not All Downhill From Here," 68-year-old Loretha Curry leads a fulfilling life with a successful business, a supportive husband, and many friends. Despite her family's belief that her best days are over, Loretha is determined to prove otherwise. Her resolve is tested by an unexpected loss, shaking her life. With the support of her friends, she rebounds, demonstrating her resilience and ability to thrive.

Waiting To Exhale

Waiting to Exhale

(1992)

Getting to Happy

(2010)

Standalone Novels

Mama

(1987)

Disappearing Acts

(1989)

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

(1996)

A Day Late and a Dollar Short

(2000)

The Interruption of Everything

(2003)

Who Asked You?

(2013)

I Almost Forgot About You

(2016)

It's Not All Downhill from Here

(2020)

Non-Fiction

It's OK if You're Clueless: and 23 More Tips for the College Bound

(2006)

Anthologies

Breaking Ice

(1990)

Making Callaloo: 25 Years of Black Literature

(2002)

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