Rowtina
Washington is devastated by her husband Turtle's death, until his spirit
returns to her and rekindles their passionate bond. When the visits
stop abruptly, Rowtina, confused and desperate for answers, is convinced
to join the irrepressible Leave Him and Live Sisterhood. Osceola McQueen,
the founder of the group, turns her own loss into a balm for the living.
Lucy Antiglione, waitress-warrior, battles a punch happy husband, while
Egyptia Nelson has her eye set on getting to the altar again. Nelda
Battey, sharp tongued and irreverent, adamantly lives by her own definition
of what it means to be a woman. Rowtina begins her journey with these
women shattered by the loss of the man who taught her how to love. The
Leave Him and Live Sisterhood stirs in her a hunger for life's possibilities.
"The
really good writers are telepathic. Bil Wright is one of them. He conveys
rich images and lively dialogue. Incorporating the tradition of magical
realism, he has penned a sparkling story of wit and insight that is
ultimately inspiring."
-Persia
Walker, author of Harlem Redux
"Crtitically acclaimed author Bil Wright has a talent for creating
unforgettable characters and his latest literary contribution is no
exception. In ONE FOOT IN LOVE, Bil Wright successfully weaves
a deeply moving story filled with conflict and love of women who form
an invaluable bond of friendship and help each other redefine their
lives and their future."
-Books
and Writers, Mid-South Tribune
"From
the first page on, Wright paints a beautiful picture of ...loss and
recovery. A testament to his poetic roots, his eloquent words flow effortlessly
to create multi-dimensional characters and a storyline that moves along
smoothly."
-Ivory
M. Jones, Rolling Out magazine
"Ghost meets The Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood
in this engaging second novel... Wright's lively, compassionate character
writing gives the novel a strong core to buttress his quiet but well-wrought
protagonist."
- Publishers Weekly
"A
creamy smooth mature novel that I could not help but to get caught up
in. I loved it. [One Foot In Love is] the literary equivalent of slipping
into a warm bath where the water is just the right temperature. Wright
has
proven to be a skilled writer with a wonderful sense of timing, deft,
and graceful touch."
-'Thumper,'
The African American Literary Book Club