The Coldest Winter Ever - by Sister Souljah (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The renowned hip-hop rebel and political activist captures the allure and the danger of Brooklyn's streets in this stunning debut novel about the daughter of a drug lord. This special collector's edition features a Reader's Guide from the author.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller</b><br> <b>A <i>USA TODAY</i> Bestseller</b> <p/><b>Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's <i>The Great American Read</i></b> <p/><b>"50 Most Impactful Black Books Of The Last 50 Years" --<i>Essence</i></b> <p/><b>Renowned hip-hop artist, political activist, and bestselling author of <i>Life After Death </i>brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable first novel.</b> <p/><i>I came busting into the world during one of New York's worst snowstorms, so my mother named me Winter.</i> Ghetto-born, Winter is the young, wealthy daughter of a prominent Brooklyn drug-dealing family. Quick-witted, sexy, and business-minded, she knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body. But when a cold Winter wind blows her life in a direction she doesn't want to go, her street smarts and seductive skills are put to the test of a lifetime. Unwilling to lose, this ghetto girl will do <i>anything</i> to stay on top. <p/> <b>Featuring a Special Collector's Edition Reader's Guide--including an author Q&A, detailed character analyses, and the author's own remarks about the meaning of her story.</b><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[Souljah] spread[s] messages that are clear, concise, and true to the game. <br> -- <i>The Source</i><br><br>Intriguing....Souljah exhibits a raw and true voice. <br> -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>Sister Souljah has taken her talents from the stage to the page. <br> -- <i>Essence</i><br><br>The #1 author of the hip-hop generation. <br> -- Sean P. Diddy Combs<br><br>Winter is nasty, spoiled, and almost unbelievably libidinous, and it's ample evidence of the author's talent that she is also deeply sympathetic. <br> -- <i>The New Yorker</i><br><br>Winter is precious, babacious, and as tough as a hollow-point bullet. <br> -- <i>Salon.com</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Sister Souljah is a graduate of Rutgers University. During her college years, she was known for her powerful voice, sharp political analysis, cultural allegiance, community organizing, and for her humanity. Post-graduation, Sister Souljah earned the love and support of her African American community by creating a national youth and student movement. She is credited for serving homeless families, creating academic, cultural, and recreational after-school programs, weekend academies, and sleep-away summer camps. Partnering with major mainstream celebrities, she provided her efforts free to all young people and families in need. A multidimensional woman, Souljah was the only female performing artist and voice of Public Enemy. She is also a wife and a mother. A storyteller who makes the entire world her home, she lives wherever she is "pushing her pen."
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