Praise for new york times bestselling author sister souljah and her unforgettable novels midnight and the meaning of love before there was a shannon holmes, a vickie stringer, or a wahida clark, there was a woman many consider the queen of urban fiction, sister souljah. Free download or read online the coldest winter ever pdf epub book. In her bestselling novel, the coldest winter ever, sister souljah introduced the world to midnight, a brave but humble. A moment of silence is the last in the series of midnight. Handsome, young, muslim, and married to two women living in one house along with his mother, umma, and sister, naja. In 1995, sister souljah published a memoir titled no disrespect. In this electrifying novel, new york times bestselling author and an important voice in american literature jada pinkett smith sister souljah returns to the story of her beloved character, midnight. The only novels that move the culture and shake the soul.
Souljah is the biggie of the blockhugging book world. See the complete midnight series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. In spite of its interesting point of view, souljah s latest the coldest winter ever, 1999, etc. Midnighta gangster love story by sister souljah whoa books. October 5, 2015 pages public figure author sister souljah videos a moment of silence.
In this electrifying novel, new york times bestselling author and an important voice in american literature jada pinkett smith sister souljah returns to. Author, activist, problem solver sister souljah, hiphop generation best selling author, activist, recording artist, and film producer, is one of the most powerful and meaningful persons speaking to youth and students today. Sister souljah born lisa williamson, on january 28, 1964, citation needed in the bronx, new york is an american author, activist, recording artist, and film producer. Pdf the coldest winter ever book by sister souljah free. A graduate of rutgers university, she is a beloved personality in her own community. This series first started in 2008 with the publication of the debut novel in this series, midnight. A gangster love story ebook written by sister souljah. At last, megabestselling author sister souljah delivers the stunning sequel to the coldest winter ever. On november 11th 2015, authoractivist sister souljah released her new book a moment of silence. Midnight and the meaning of love by sister souljah books on. Midnight, the eponymous protagonist of sister souljah s fascinating, longawaited novel no doubt the first of at least two parts, as it begins in mystery and ends in a cliffhanger is a seriously putupon young man.
Jun 06, 2011 just when you thought you had sister souljah figured out, her new book midnight and the meaning of love shows that her stories truly can be unpredictable. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 544 pages and is available in paperback format. A gangster love story the midnight series book 1 kindle edition by sister souljah. Midnight book by sister souljah official publisher page simon. In 1999, she made her debut as a novelist with the coldest winter ever. Lengthy comingofage set apart by the heros african identity, but never is the willful midnight believable as a 14yearold.
Read a moment of silence midnight iii by sister souljah available from rakuten kobo. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Sister souljah, the hiphop generations number one author and most comp. Recently i spoke with her about her books and if the highly publicized unjust killings and police brutality taking place in our communities influenced her latest book, one that is centered around police injustice.
Midnight book by sister souljah official publisher. With midnight and the meaning of love, souljah brings to her millions of fans an adventure about young, deep love, the ways in which people across the world express their love, and the lengths that they will go to have it. This book explains a lot about why the character is the way he is and how he. The main characters of this fiction, cultural story are.
Sister souljah, the hiphop generations number one author and most compelling storyteller, delivers a powerful story about love and loyalty. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read midnight. I read sister souljah s the coldest winter ever and was expecting midnight to be a continuation of that book but, i enjoyed reading about midnight as the main character and his escapades. The coldest winter ever in the coldest winter ever, internationally known author, activist, and hiphop artist sister souljah brought the streets of new. Debut novel by hiphop rap artist sister souljah, whose no disrespect 1994, which mixes sexual history with political diatribe, is popular in schools countrywide. Midnight and the meaning of love the midnight series book 2. All sister souljah book readings and signings are free all are welcomed. The second installment of this fictional series came out three years later, and the third novel would be released in 2015. Midnight already has one wife and has to juggle between the two. Her five novels, including her newest, a moment of silence. Sister souljah american author born on december 30, 1964, sister souljah is an american hip hopgeneration author, activist, recording artist, and film producer. In her bestselling novel the coldest winter ever, sister souljah introduced the world to midnight, a brave but humble lieutenant to a prominent underworld businessman. Oct 11, 2011 sister souljah, the new york times bestselling author of the coldest winter ever and midnight, delivers her most compelling and enlightening story yet. The midnight series books by sister souljah from simon.
A moment of silence ebook by sister souljah rakuten kobo. In the book he was mentioned in it made the character midnight so mysterious and interesting. Vibe magazine sister souljah s fans will enjoy this edgy tale of love and. A political activist, and lauded as the voice of the hiphop generation, her novels bring you into the hopes, dreams, and battles of urban youths. Midnight sister souljah, the hiphop generations number one author and most compelling storyteller, delivers a powerful story about love and loyalty, strength and family. The book is seen by an outsiders perspective and is surprising even though i am not an outsider to the world the character enters i fully related. In fact, ive never met a person who read this book and didnt. A gangster love story, and midnight and the meaning of love. Buy a cheap copy of midnight book by sister souljah. Sister souljah is best known for her work as a political activist and educator of underclass urban youth. Naja, ummas daughter, is midnights 7yearold sister. Midnight and the meaning of love by sister souljah, paperback. Praise for sister souljah s unforgettable novels midnight, a gangster love story the story is sparkly and seductive from the jump.
How the hell was i supposed to understand people who thought and lived like that. Midnight starts working at a chinatown fish shop, finds love, joins a dangerous hustlers. Oct 04, 2011 sister souljah, the new york times bestselling author of the coldest winter ever and midnight, delivers her most compelling and enlightening story yet. Midnight a gangster love story by sister souljah 21 feb sister souljah is a talented writer and the idea of writing a novel based on a character midnight from her bestseller the coldest winter ever sounds like a great idea. Book overview sister souljah, the hiphop generations number one author and most compelling storyteller, delivers a powerful story about love and loyalty, strength and family. The coldest winter everin the coldest winter ever, internationally known author, activist, and hiphop artist sister.
It is a prequel of the coldest winter ever 1999, the novel that spawned the contemporary street literature movement. Sister souljah, the new york times bestselling author of the coldest winter ever and midnight, delivers her most compelling and enlightening story yet. She gained prominence for bill clintons criticism of her remarks about race in the united states during the 1992 presidential campaign. I just couldnt picture an affair with the japanese girl akemi. In spite of its interesting point of view, souljahs latest the coldest winter ever, 1999, etc. Jul 02, 2017 they feared pregnancy and hate the thought of babies, and had already decided on abortions even before they conceived. Sister souljah in this era, there is only 1 meaningful storyteller. Books to read if you like sister souljah newinbooks. A gangster love story originally scheduled to be published october 14, 2008, is a novel by sister souljah that was published november 4, 2008, by atriasimon and schuster. In this electrifying novel, new york times bestselling author and an important voice in american literature jada pinkett smith sister souljah returns to the. Just went you start to care about their family, the story changes from a love story to a story about prison life.
A gangster love story by sister souljah online at alibris. A fierce fighter with heart and a powerful mind, midnight is willing to do anything to defend his family, the. A devout sudanese muslim, his devotion to his beautiful and talented mother and adorable little sister is absolute. Midnight isbn 9781416545361 pdf epub sister souljah ebook. Sister souljah books list of books by author sister souljah. The first edition of the novel was published in april 1st 1999, and was written by sister souljah. Souljahs followup to her bestselling novel, the coldest winter ever, is another gritty comingofage tale, picking up t. Its been a few years now and i have decided that my indie filmmaking opus, the coldest winter is ready for youtube consumption. Who needs an interview to know what a sister souljah moment is. Naja, umma s daughter, is midnights 7yearold sister. Vibe magazine sister souljah s fans will enjoy this edgy tale of love and survival led by the provocative lead character. A fierce fighter with heart and a powerful mind, midnight is willing to do anything to defend his family, the women he loves, and his business and property. In fact, ive never met a person who read this book and didnt automatically crown it as the best book they had ever read. Souljah said that she was the pioneer for starting a renaissance, or what chuck d of public enemy would call a revolution, of reading.
Sister souljah, the hiphop generations number one author and most compelling storyteller, delivers a powerful story about love and loyalty, strength and family. I was so into it i barely let the book down and finished it in two days. In her first book, no disrespect, sister souljah writes very candidly about the struggles of young black. A gangster love story by sister souljah, paperback. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. She felt this was a way of giving back to the community in which she lived. I loved the book because it went into description about a character that played a part in one of her earlier books, the coldest winter ever. These are my thoughts on the book midnight by sister souljah. Sister souljah also educates teens about womanhood, manhood, and teen pregnancy, and she teaches current events and history. Sister souljah releases third book in midnight series. I read this book over 10 years ago, and it was an instant favourite. Nov 28, 2015 sister souljah interview at the breakfast club power 105. Midnight and the meaning of love, book by sister souljah.
A gangster love story, book by sister souljah mass. In her bestselling novel, the coldest winter ever, sister souljah introduced the world to midnight, a brave but humble lieutenant to a prominent underworld. In volume i of this special collectors edition, visit the first three unforgettable novels by new york times bestselling author sister souljah. In her bestselling novel, the coldest winter ever, sister souljah introduced the world to midnight, a brave but humble lieutenant to a prominent underworld businessman. This book picks up with midnight bringing his half japanese and half black teen age bride home to america. The midnight book series by sister souljah includes books midnight, midnight and the meaning of love signed edition, and a moment of silence. After reading sister souljah s the coldest winter ever i got inspired to read more of her work and decided to buy this book. Iii by sister souljah from amazons fiction books store. If you enjoy sister souljahs ability to weave elements of romance, hard work, and family into captivating tales, youll love the following books. Midnight and umma try to protect her from the world at large. A gangster love story 1 the midnight series 9781451612561.
In this electrifying novel, new york times bestselling author and an important voice in american literature jada pink. Nov 30, 2010 sister souljah, the hiphop generations number one author and most compelling storyteller, delivers a powerful story about love and loyalty, strength and family. Akemi, a 16yearold japanese girl who lives in queens where she is working for her uncle while in america on an art fellowship from japan. Midnight and the meaning of love by sister souljah. Sister souljah is the creator of the midnight series. A gangster love story originally scheduled to be published october 14, 2008, is a novel by sister souljah that was published november 4, 2008. Midnight and the meaning of love sister souljah read. Now, in a highly anticipated followup to her millionselling masterpiece, she brings readers into the life and dangerously close to the heart of this silent, fearless young man. Coldest winter was great but this novel really appeals to me as midnight is talking from a completely different perspective which is understated which is an african in america. In her next heartpounding novel of passion, danger, temptation, and adventure, new york times bestselling author sister souljah returns to the story of midnight, a young man searching for love and fulfillment across the globe. Fierce, raw, and filled with adventure and emotional intensity, a deeper love inside is an unforgettable comingofage story in the words of porsche santiaga, winters younger sister.