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Summary: Excellent
Review: I was referred to the bookstore for "Sister,Sister", stumbled upon "Friends and Lovers",and rushed to get "Milk in My Coffee". I have one word for the book Excellent, and two words for E.Dickey DON'T STOP!
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Summary: ANOTHER TERRIFIC STORY!!!! BUY IT TODAY
Review: Eric Jerome Dickey is an excellent writer. This story hits every aspect of any relationship and the black and white thang adds that extra drama to this story and keeps you wondering what will be the final outcome of Jordan and Kimberly's relationship.This is definitely a page turner. You won't be able to put it down. I finished in a day. Keep up the good work.
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Summary: Eric Jerome Dickey at his absolute best!
Review: MILK IN MY COFFEE is nothing short of excellent. The characters draw you in from the very beginning and keep you mesmerized until the very end. This novel will be an automatic bestseller, and I congratulate you, Eric, a thousand times over for a job well done.
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Summary: Thanks for the support and e-mail!
Review: Well, they say the third times the charm. (Something like that.) I moved my story's setting to NY and Memphis, for a book, but the next will be back in Cali. Out in the Inland Empire, where "Sister, Sister" happened. Get ready for cameos by Inda and the crew! For those who enjoyed "Friends and Lovers" it has been optioned by BrownHouse Productions, which is Whitney Houston's company. So, if everything goes the way it should (or it that the way I want?), it'll be on the big screen and you'll be center aisle laughing so hard you'll choke on your Raisnets and the paramedics'll drag you away. On "Milk In My Coffee" --- hmmm -- the concept spawned from a conversation/suggestion with/from a friend that happened a few years ago. It was (and still is) a FICTIONAL (get it?) short story, but I went back and did the Dickey thang -- I drama'd it up big time. Enjoy. And if you haven't checked out my first two "Sister, Sister" and "Friend and Lovers", please do. (Oh, a small note: Chronologically, "Friends and Lovers" happens before "Sister, Sister." They didn't come out in the order they were written. So, if you're following Chiquita's story, that's the real deal. Sorry 'bout 'dat.) Peace and blessings, eternal light to guide your way.END
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Summary: Surprisingly Better Than I'd Imagined
Review: I'll admit that I initially did not want to read "Milk In My Coffee" because I didn't think I'd enjoy the storyline. I've read interracial storylines before, but had reservations when it came to reading one written by a man. However, once I began to read, I was more impressed by the writer's skills, creativity, and hard work and didn't focus so much on the storyline. MIMC is full of what I call classic EJDisms (all the techniques for which he's known): metaphors, side-splitting 'run-to-the-bathroom' humor, strong characterization, plot twists, great attention to detail, and tension). The characters Kim, Jordan, J'Nette and Solomon were fleshed out very well. You could close your eyes and envision them. MIMC also had plenty of surprises and the writer PUT you THERE in the scene. He does have a great way of showing and doesn't merely tell. Those are the good things. The only distraction is probably the part where a trip is taken to Memphis. I found myself wanting to skip over that particular section because I was more into what would happen between Jordan and Kimberly. Overall, this story is well written and worth reading and adding to your EJD collection. Looking forward to reading the Mothers & Sons Anthology and Liar's Game.
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Summary: Loved this book
Review: A friend of mine said girl, you need to read this book! Previously, I had never read any of Mr. Dickey's books. Although, I am interracial myself, I had to reflect on some of the negative attitudes that me and my sista girlfriends had about brothas dating White women. I saw this as a great love story and I have come to realize that love is a beautiful thing, no matter what color you are. Sure there are going to be some struggles and some differences but overall, if someone White, Black, or Purple loves you for who you are and has your back, then that is all that matters. This is a great book about two "people" who deeply care for one another, it's a beautiful story. Good job!!!
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Summary: Stop Hatin'
Review: No need for me to mention what race I am, either way no matter if you are black OR white STOP HATIN on inter-racial relationships and get over it! It's getting old hearing sistah's run their mouth about white women "stealing their men"! Just because they are the same race as you DOES NOT mean they are "your men". But it is ok for a sistah to date a white male if she wanted. Also, it is sad to see so many black men as Jordan was at first, like he would never even give a white woman the time of day. After reading this book maybe you will open up and look deeper( that goes for everyone). On the other hand, I am tierd of white people acting like inter-racial dating is a damn SIN and worried that the white race will soon vanish because of mixed couples having inter-racial babies. And what if it does? Who cares maybe that will lead to the end of racism! This all goes much further than just white and black inter-racial dating. Obviously theres other inter-racial dating. Once again, to everyone, regardless if you liked the book or not, STOP HATIN' and get over it! Nobody wants to hear that anymore.
Now, as for the book, I loved it! True it did kind of mess up the whole idea of "milk in my coffe", when we find that Kimberly is in fact inter-racial, but that did not ruin the book what-so-ever. It gave it a suprising twist and showed Jordan that you can't judge a book by the cover. Just as you can't judge this book by the title. I really enjoyed how different chapters were written coming from both of the main characters point of veiw. It gives you more depth into seeing how both Jordan and Kimberly feel in the same(and different) situations. It also shows how one is feeling when realizing a secret must come to life. If the book was written only from one point of veiw you wouldnt have been able to see the secret before it came out, it would have just came out of the blue and been confusing. Every other character, is given enough detail to understand their part in the story and why they are even there. The trip to Memphis was not boring, it showed Jordans "southern side", showed his roots and brings back the place where he first learned that inter-racial dating is unacceptable. I wasn't suprised that in the end Kimberly and Jordan would further their relationship but I am suprised with the way it was gone about, but it was cute. In the end I was ready for a hot sex scene once more somehow on the plane but it was not needed, we already know that Jordan loved that milk in his coffe ;)
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Summary: not the average black on white novel
Review: this was different in a sense that it didn't portray the old age tale of a black guy "selling out" to be with an all american white girl. some storylines make the white girl more "ok" to be with because she has dark hair and/or dark eyes or vice versa with the black guy being light skined and/or having light eyes. but not in this book. they were flat out black and white. the only thing i really disliked about this was the black girl here. she made me wanna scream. she was SO damn confused, money hungry, angry, and mentally and emotionally abusive to this good man. all black woman are NOT like this.
but this is a winter book. so enjoy this cuddled up in a blanket in the winter while the snow is falling.
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Summary: Milk In My Coffee
Review: Interracial dating/marriage has always been a topic that stirs up heated debates and discussions. Eric Jerome Dickey has successfully written a novel on this topic without it being too unrealistic or too unerring.
MILK IN MY COFFEE is one of my favorite EJD novels. Despite what a few reviewers have said, I think the twist was very creative. It was unexpected, but still there were clues that led you to it, without the reader ever realizing.
Jordan Greene, has never dated a white woman. He encounters Kimberly, an artist who he shares a cab with, and from there they embark on a relationship where they both fall head over heels for each other. Of course those close to Jordan strongly dissapprove of this thing they have going. Jordan and Kimberly's love for each other get tested when complications from their past come into play. There are many surprises to be expected, so you will find yourself turning the pages faster than you can say EJD.
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Summary: Not what think
Review: MILK IN MY COFFEE by Eric Jerome Dickey This is the second book by Eric Jerome Dickey that I've read, and so far I am really enjoying his books. MILK IN MY COFFEE is about a successful African American man living in New York that becomes involved romantically with a woman that is white. And it is not something he broadcasts to the world. It's not that he's ashamed of being involved with a woman that is not black, but he knows it is something that his friends and family will not approve of. Told in a very lighthearted yet down-to-earth way, MILK IN MY COFFEE addresses the age-old issue of interracial relationships. Jordan Greene is casually involved with one woman, who is black, but unintentionally gets involved with another woman that happens to be white, an artist named Kimberly Chavers. They find they are soul mates, and every thing is perfect except for the issue of race. It's a complicated scenario, more so because of the interracial stigma that is still pretty much inherent everywhere. They feel the sexual tension between them almost from the start, but keep their relationship purely platonic, at least for as long as they can. But as they begin to get to really know each other, both of them wonder where this is heading and whether they have a future together. Kimberly's friends seem to be a little more understanding, but Jordan's friends go ballistic when they think that HE thinks black isn't good enough for him. The book gets complicated when Jordan's brother Reggie goes missing, and Kimberly has a secret past that comes back to haunt her. Not to be revealed here so as not to reveal any spoilers, this reader was very surprised with this turn of events. The ending was worth getting to, and there will be more books by Eric Jerome Dickey read in this house. Anyone wanting to be introduced to the books of Eric Jerome Dickey should start with this one. Highly recommended!
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