 First edition | |
| Author | Terry McMillan |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
Publication date | 2005 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-670-03144-5 |
| OCLC | 58422658 |
| 813/.54 22 | |
| LC Class | PS3563.C3868 I58 2005 |
| Followed by | Getting to Happy |
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