![]() It’s cool when you have books or movies that follow one main character when there is a lot of character development. To be clear, not frenemies where there is constant shadiness and in-fighting but rather genuine solid friendships. I love movies and tv shows that center on a tight female group of friends. Let me start by saying that I’m a fan of Waiting to Exhale, Sex and the City, and Set It Off. But I’m happy that I went against my instincts and gave the book a shot. ![]() Thus I was a little apprehensive about starting It’s Not All Downhill From Here. Yet, most of Terry McMillan’s books to movie projects have left me preferring the films. Media YouTube Videoīy this point, I’ve watched Waiting to Exhale a million times and also read the book. The friend group is also slightly larger and the story is set in Pasadena, California rather than Arizona. It immediately reminded me of Waiting to Exhale but while these women are also imperfect, they feel a bit more self-aware and somewhat settled in their lives. Moving through life they experience diverse trials and tribulations some of which revolve around them being at that particular stage in life. ![]() It’s Not All Downhill From Here by Terry McMillan is about a year in the life of Loretha, a woman in her 60s, and her circle of friends. ![]()
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