About the book
The explosive novel that introduced the world to #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan.
Mildred Peacock is the tough, funny, feisty heroine of Mama, a survivor who’ll do anything to keep her family together. In Mildred’s world, men come and go as quickly as her paychecks, but her five children are her dream, her hope, and her future. Not since Alice Walker’s The Color Purple has a black woman’s story been portrayed with such rich power, honesty, and love.
Editions of Mama
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451216717
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780453008655
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781598876963
Read an Excerpt
The explosive novel that introduced the world to #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan.
Mildred Peacock is the tough, funny, feisty heroine of Mama, a survivor who’ll do anything to keep her family together. In Mildred’s world, men come and go as quickly as her paychecks, but her five children are her dream, her hope, and her future. Not since Alice Walker’s The Color Purple has a black woman’s story been portrayed with such rich power, honesty, and love.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mama about?
The explosive novel that introduced the world to #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan.
Mildred Peacock is the tough, funny, feisty heroine of Mama, a survivor who’ll do anything to keep her family together. In Mildred’s world, men come and go as quickly as her paychecks, but her five children are her dream, her hope, and her future. Not since Alice Walker’s The Color Purple has a black woman’s story been portrayed with such rich power, honesty, and love.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mama?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Mama?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780451216717
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mama?
Terry McMillan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mama is available as paperback(ISBN 9780451216717) and audiobook(ISBN 9780453008655) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781598876963)
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