Dancing on the Edge of the Roof

I absolutely loved every word of this story. I hated for it to end, craved more, but was still satisfied with the ending. I smiled, laughed, felt Juanita's heartache and pain, rooted for her, and turned the last page with a sigh. An excellent "coming of middle age" read. Highly recommend!!! Adrienne......more

I chose to read this book because someone had me watch a new movie on Netflix called Jaunita. The book was just as comical as the movie, but there were some distinct differences. Like the daydreams and writing in the notebooks. I do not want to give too much of the movie away, but it is really worth......more

This book teaches us what it is like to start over in life. Juanita Lewis at forty-two decides her life could be more fulfilling and adventurous after books are introduced to her life by chance. She knew that happiness, joy, or contentment will not come to her. She must seek it out. Taking a bold mo......more

When I found out the Juanita Netflix movie was adapted from this novel, I decided to pick this up since the author was unfamiliar and I like to read the source material before I watch the movie. Pretty basic writing full of African American stereotypes and tropes (reminded me of a few books release......more

I was so excited about the book, On the Right Side of a Dream, that I was compelled to order the other books by Sheila Williams. And, too, a member of the FB Page Turners online book club, said I would enjoy this as well as her other work, The Shade of my Own Tree. On the Right Side of a Dream acqua......more