I Almost Forgot About You: A Novel [Paperback]

The #1New YorkTimes bestselling author ofHow Stella Got Her Groove BackandWaiting To Exhaleis back with the inspiring story of a woman who shakes things up in her life to find greater meaning

In I Almost Forgot About You, Dr. Georgia Young's wonderful life--great friends, family, and successful career--aren't enough to keep her from feeling stuck and restless. When she decides to make some major changes in her life, including quitting her job as an optometrist and moving house, she finds herself on a wild journey that may or may not include a second chance at love. Georgia’s bravery reminds us that it’s never too late to become the person you want to be, and that taking chances, with your life and your heart, are always worthwhile.
 
Big-hearted, genuine, and universal,I Almost Forgot About Youshows what can happen when you face your fears, take a chance, and open yourself up to life, love, and the possibility of a new direction.It’s everything you’ve always loved about Terry McMillan.

—Library Journal- Best Books of the Year, African American Fiction McMillan is a gifted storyteller… The cast of characters enriches the narrative, bringing nuance and clarity to scenes and moving the plot along…. Georgia’s story reminds readers who have clocked a lot of living that it’s never too late to reconnect and reflect on the past as they craft the future they want. —Fort Worth Star Telegram

The ripple effects from Terry McMillan’s breakthrough in contemporary African-American fiction still influence our daily lives... [I Almost Forgot About Youis] much in the same vein of McMillan’s other novels that track Black women’s journeys through self-discovery. —BLAC Detroit

McMillan is a master at her craft. Without a doubt, this book will bls!