Changing Faces

By Kimberla Lawson Roby

Book Overview

"Juicy saga of sister-friendship with all its twists and turns"--Essence Meet Whitney, Taylor, and Charisse--best friends who have been there for each other for years, through thick and thin. But these girlfriends are about to discover that sometimes exhaling isn't enough. . . Whitney is a plus-sized woman who just can't find a man who'll stick around. Taylor is in a long-term relationship with a boyfriend who is allergic to commitment. Charisse is married with two adorable children, but somehow doesn't have what she really wants--or needs. The trio has always been balanced, until Charisse suddenly spins out of control. Desperate, she decides that only a very risky scheme will save her. But this time, how far can friendship go?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060780770
• ISBN13: 9780060780777
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellend Read..Kim does it again!

This book is hopefully the beginning of a series of books from Kim Lawson-Roby about these three African American Women..This book is a definite page turner. You wil not be disappointed. I'm sure you will be able to relate to at least one if not all of the female characters in Changing Faces.

COULDN'T TURN THE PAGES FAST ENOUGH!!!

Whitney, Charisse, and Taylor have been best friends for most of their lives. And although Whitney and Charisse have known each other the longest (since childhood), it certainly seems as though they have known their beloved friend Taylor just as long. All three, however, are facing challenges in their personal lives...but will their friendship survive? Gorgeous, smart, and fat, Whitney has had lifelong struggle with her weight. With an equally skinny and critical mother and sister, it has taken everything that she has to maintain a modicum of self-esteem. But one day--with another decision made to diet and exercise and lose weight--Whitney meets the delectable Rico in the health club. At first Whitney refuses his advances...how can someone like Rico be attracted to a fattie like her? But Rico is relentless, and after several days of mindblowing sex and constant attention, Whitney lets her defenses down and allows love in....so why is something telling her that it may blow up in her face after all? Charisse is losing control; at home, at church, and with her friends. After years of dominating and controlling her submissive husband Marvin and their children, Marvin has decided that he has had enough. He will do what he wants and when he wants to...and only on his terms. Charisse is shocked and outraged, and turns to her pastor for help...after all, what is a decent, God-fearing woman to do when her husband has lost his mind? Pastor Damon has certainly proven himself good for the soul...and the body. Charisse has declared war on Whitney, Marvin, and her Mama; the latter for being hateful and abusive and raising her to be the same way. One final confrontation with mother Mattie has Charisse facing the biggest challenge of her life....will her friends be there to see her through? Taylor seems to have it all; money, smarts, looks, a successful career and a great boyfriend in Cameron. She has fabulous friends in Whitney and Charisse, and since they are constantly feuding she has become the social equivalent of Switzerland as of late. All seems right in her world...if only she could get Cameron to stop dragging his feet about thoughts/talk of marriage. Soon Taylor finds herself facing a health crisis, the conclusion of which will reveal shockings truths about her relationships and those closest to her. With the edge-of-your seat reading that we have become accustomed to receiving from Ms. Roby, this one does not disappoint. Readers will be shocked and intrigued until the very last page. DYB

A very good read

Ms. Roby you did it again; your characters were real and engaging.

Keeping It Real

This was a great book. I read it in one day. The characters in this book were like real life people. They had real life issues that are happening everyday. I am originally from Chicago so the references to places in Chicago were great. They made me a little homesick. I have enjoyed all of your books and can't wait until your next release. If you have not bought this book you need to buy it now. Keep up the good work!!!!

Changing Faces..

Roby has done it once again with her powerful writing skills. The women in this story has some true drama. Charisse's storyline would have made a good book. A very talented author we have in Roby.