Milk in My Coffee

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Summary: Excellent Human Story. Racial issues or Not.
Review: I am a white woman and after reading many of this books reviews have come to realize that this book was not, initially well received by the black community. From what I've read, the 'backlash' was because it centered on an inter-racial relationship, which is not openly accepted; even in this day and age. I realize my perspective is completelty different, but Sistah's PUL-LEAZE

This author is magnificent. He captures relationships like no other author I can think of (okay, besides Terry McMillan), he is funny, real, and makes us keep picking his books up! Also, Kudos to a man who can 'understand' a woman's thoughts; this is displayed in his on-target storytelling that every woman I know relates to and loves.

Although this is a 'black' novel (and perhpaps I should take that into perspective) there are still stereotypes of 'white' women in this novel that aren't so great either. It was odd to me to hear the main character's personal struggle in dealing with a white chick; a pale one. The bottom line is that not every story is a pretty one when it comes to human beings. We are all different.

I felt this story was awesome. A very entertaining story about friends, relationships, family, ups-and-downs, with a 'white' chick thrown in.

Bottom line, this book was extremely enjoyable, realistic, and human. Period.

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Summary: Don't Read "Sister, Sister" First!
Review: I bought this book without reading the jacket or studying any reviews. I loved Eric's writing in "Friends and Lovers" and "Sister, Sister" so much that I trusted it would be another potpourri of seeing things from a man's perspective and laughing out loud at the actions of the well-written characters. But, I did not enjoy "Milk in My Coffee" as much.

The trip to find his brother was a detractor from the storyline. I hate to skip pages for fear of missing something, but I really struggled to not do that in this chapter. I was so ready for Jordan to get back home and to the business at hand.

The relationship with Kimberly could have been more passionate. Since Jordan was not the interracial dating type, I would assume that he would have had to been over the edge regarding Kimberly. I didn't feel the heat that made him decide to turn his back on his negative thoughts on dating outside one's race.

I didn't really care about any of the characters. They seemed like they would be good guests on the Sally Jesse Raphael Show (not Jerry because they weren't down and out ghetto).

However, I must give Kudos to Eric in the way he slowly developed Kimberly's character regarding her ethnicity. I didn't see that one coming, the element of surprise is a readers best friend.

I will continue to read Eric's work because I believe different times in a writers career spur different writings. This book may have been written in a time that was prosperity was bountiful so the corresponding work may not reflect the need to please and give the audience what they really want. Well Eric, I want to laugh and really feel the characters again.You should get together with your friend Lolita Files and write a book. I would have to go through hell or high water to get that one!

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Summary: Another great book by Eric Jerome Dickey
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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Summary: My Second Favorite EJD Book
Review: I have to admit I avoided reading this book at first. I read all of EJD's books before this one because I really didn't want to read a book about inter-racial relationships. Even though I have read all and loved all of EJD's books I thought "Milk in My Coffee" would be a story about African-American men dating outside their race because of preconceived notions about African-American women. Boy, I'm glad I was wrong!

"Milk in My Coffee" is centered around the relationship of Jordan and Kimberly. The story deals with their budding romantic relationship, but the majority of the story deals with Jordan and Kimberly facing personal demons in their lives. I really don't want to say much more because I don't want to ruin the book, but I will say this book has more twists, turns, and loops than a rollercoster at Six Flags.

To my fellow serious book lovers and EJD fans this book isn't just about inter-racial dating. It's much deeper than that. For readers who are justing getting hip to EJD, make sure you put this at the top of your reading list.

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Summary: Amazing style of story telling. Hits the Right spot. Enjoy!
Review: It isn't just the story itself but how well Eric tells a story. What I found worked well was the fact that anyone reading this book could relate to it from any perspective, black, white, American, British, male, female. Unlike a growing number of books that have become fashion accessories, to be seen with, This is the original, draw-the-curtains, switch-off-the-phone, put on your fave sruff wear and veg out book (phew! ). It is a fun read without being frivolus and serious without being heavy. What makes it extra special is that a man wrote this, showing sensitivity to both the male AND female psyche, another stereotype smashed. The flair with which Eric interweaved the issues addressed in his novel left me breathless, brilliant. The best compliment I could possibly pay is to strongly recomend it ti all my freinds who will definitly appreciate it as much as I did. Essence were right, Eric did it for me. I'M GOING OUT RIGHT NOW TO BUY THE OTHER 3 TITLES. (I'll stop now before I get carried away)

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Summary: I guess Every book can't be the bomb, but it was still good
Review: Eric I have read all of your books, I kind of mixed them up from newest to oldest but that as cool. I like how your characters from older stories appear in your new books it makes your boks even more interesting. Milk in my coffee was my least favorite, I'm not sure why but it just wasn't an attention grabber I was more less trying to find the good part thru the whole book. It did get interesting towards the end though. But every other book I love. They are all the bomb I give the rest 5 stars,I have all of my co workers and family reading your books right after me. I'm waiting for your new novel for 2004. Don't keep us waiting to long.Theves Paradise was alot different from every other book, it wasn't really a love stoty but it was good. I don't know any other writer that can make the reader picture exactly how the characters in your book look.

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Summary: ERIC JEROME DICKEY STAGE PLAY!
Review: Friends and Lovers is being done into a stage play. Check out www.imreadyproductions.com to see more details.

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Summary: Good story
Review: I see why Eric jerome Dickey is so well loved. He gives a complete story. He is not very artistic in his writing, though. I'm beginning to see that in this genre, people don't care to much about really good writing. They just care about a good story, I guess. I like this story about the white girl and her black man. The end has a nice twist, which I did not see coming, though he did set us up for it. I don't know how I missed it. What I liked about this book best was the scene with the robbery, that one was nicely done and kinda artistic, too. There is hope. I'm gonna give a few more of these books a try and then get back to some serious literature. I'm gonna try a few mor Eric Jerome Dickey books and maybe E. Lynn Harris. Let's see what that hype's all about.

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Summary: Spilt Milk
Review: I don't want to give anything away about this book to those who have not read it, but the author copped out near the end of a very deep, identifiable piece of work. Let's say that the girl Jordan is dating turns out to be something other than what we are led to believe she is. And to me, it ruins the whole concept of the book. A good piece nonetheless. This is the review I wrote back in the 90's and can you believe that the author actually wrote me in anger and arrogance, claiming that my review of his novel was a bad one. After I gave it three stars too! Well this is my new review and it gets two stars this time. Anyone comfortable with his/her ability and finished work, a REAL artist wouldn't care what I thought.

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Summary: Milk in my coffeeeeeeeeee!
Review: The book was real good, because it had alot of soul for are brother's and sister's. Most of the time when reading a book it can become boring but this book isn't like the other its fresh from his small hometown in Tennessee where the color line is still a barrier folks don't cross, Jordan Greene was in culture shock when he first arrived in Manhattan. Now he's gotten used to the Big Apple's rough edges. He has a great friend named Solomon and a good job at a computer company way down on Wall Street, a pretty long ride from his apartment in Queens. Even longer is the growing distance between Jordan and his girlfriend J'nette. Then Kimberly walks into his life. She's a funny, spunky artist, gorgeous with her long red hair and Irish cream skin. That's the problem, especially for a man with Malcolm X's picture on his office wall: Kimberly Chavers is white. Falling hard and fast for a black man is only part of Kimberly's problem. She has secrets she doesn't intend to share; and a past she hasn't put to rest. But soon neither she nor Jordan are listening to their heads - only their hearts. That means facing the fallout from friends and families who don't understand, along with a truth that will shake Jordan's faith to the core... and test the true power of love.