Disappearing Acts
Disappearing Acts by Terry McMillan is a reissue published by Penguin on January 6, 2004, featuring 464 pages in English. This book presents an honest exploration of modern romance, capturing the journey from love at first sight to the complexities of reality. The story follows Franklin Swift, a sometimes-employed construction worker and a not-quite-divorced father, and Zora Banks, a teacher, singer, and songwriter, as they navigate their relationship after meeting in a Brooklyn brownstone.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the dynamics of love, desire, and the challenges posed by past experiences. The characters’ journey is marked by humor and grit, as they confront various life challenges, including employment struggles and the intricacies of faith and trust. Disappearing Acts addresses themes of respect and the hidden spaces that love can create, making it a significant addition to contemporary fiction and urban literature.
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan comes an honest look at a modern romance, from love at first sight to painful reality to working toward a happy ending….
Franklin Swift was a sometimes-employed construction worker and a not-quite-divorced dad of two. Zora Banks was a teacher, singer, and songwriter. They met in a Brooklyn brownstone, and there could be no walking away….
In this funny, gritty love story, Franklin and Zora join the ranks of fiction’s most compelling couples as they move from Scrabble to sex, from layoffs to the limits of faith and trust. Disappearing Acts is about the mystery of desire and the burdens of the past. It’s about respect—what it can and can’t survive. And it’s about the safe and secret places that only love can find.
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