The Secret Lives of Church Ladies - by Deesha Philyaw (Paperback)

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies is a stunning collection of stories that delve into the raw and tender places where Black women and girls dare to follow their desires and pursue a momentary reprieve from being good.

With four generations of characters grappling with who they want to be in the world, caught between the church's double standards and their own needs and passions, this book is a triumphant exploration of the human experience.

From a teenager's crush on the preacher's wife to a woman's realization that her discomfort with her own body stands in the way of new love, these stories are full of lived-in humanity, warmth, and compassion.

With its FINALIST for the 2020 National Book Award for Fiction, WINNER of the 2021 PEN/Faulkner Award, WINNER of the 2020 Story Prize, and more, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies is a must-read for anyone looking to explore the complexities of Black womanhood.

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