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Big Girls Do Cry (Big Girls)

by Carl Weber

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In his "New York Times"-bestselling novel "Something on the Side," Weber introduced readers to the Big Girls Book Club. In this fast-paced follow-up, the BGBC has a new chapter, but the biggest drama isn't between the pages, it's among the members themselves.

Hardcover, 330 pages

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Jul 30, 2011

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This installment picks back up with sisters Egypt and Isis and the newest chapter of The Big Girls Book Club in Richmond, Virginia. Egypt's marriage to Rashad is on the rocks after struggling unsuccessfully to have a child of their own. After discovering Egypt is barren they choose a traditional surrogacy route, which entails inseminating a woman with Rashad's sperm and then having Lorraine adopt the baby. Subsequent to their prospective surrogate backing out of the arrangement and Egypt's best ...moreThis installment picks back up with sisters Egypt and Isis and the newest chapter of The Big Girls Book Club in Richmond, Virginia. Egypt's marriage to Rashad is on the rocks after struggling unsuccessfully to have a child of their own. After discovering Egypt is barren they choose a traditional surrogacy route, which entails inseminating a woman with Rashad's sperm and then having Lorraine adopt the baby. Subsequent to their prospective surrogate backing out of the arrangement and Egypt's best friend refusing to help them, they foolishly turn to Egypt's sister as well as Rashad's ex Isis, to have Rashad's baby for them. Mentally askew and also still in love with her married ex fiance Tony, Isis actually decides that this is the perfect opportunity to break up Egypt's marriage and make Rashad hers again by giving him the biological children that her sister never can and hastily agrees to go through with it. I don't see why adoption wasn't the clear option if they couldn't find another surrogate and the author doesn't make it seem that Rashad is desperate for a biological baby, just a baby. Regardless, Egypt is distressed and hopeless to save her marriage so she has Isis inseminated and this is when her problems begin to intensify and her life is turned upside down.

With the move to another state and a new chapter of the BGBC comes new book club members which include best friends Lorraine and the first ever male member, Jerome. Single, and ready to mingle, Jerome has no qualms about being promiscuous and "hittin' and quttin' it" with any sexy man he chooses. Before long he ends up breaking the wrong heart and has a slight case of fatal attraction on his hands. Sympathy is originally evoked for Jerome but as the novel progresses and things about his character come to light most of that faded and I was left feeling that he brought it on himself and will hopefully learning a huge lesson. Nobody but Jerome knows about Lorraine's abusive turned adulterous relationship with her husband because from the outside looking in Lorraine has an amazing life that many envy. Other friends and strangers aren't aware that Lorraine is sexually unsatisfied and that she has been finding panties that don't belong to her around the house. Although her marriage to Leon is unquestionably unhealthy she decides to stick around for appearances sake so she can win office of National President of her sorority. That goes out the window though when her husband's mistress shows up at her house to confront her. She decides the best revenge is to cheat herself and soon falls in love with Michael and decides to file for divorce. The only problem is that Leon claims he is completely innocent and stops at nothing to get her back.

This sequel to Something On The Side is sadly not as intriguing as I hoped it would be. Through the entire first half and for a short while beyond this follow up is very slow and predictable. By the time the story line finally accelerated, the book was then over. The level of drama in this novel is absolutely over the top and definitely takes away from the great plot. I love drama but not to the point that it becomes unbelievable, that makes the novel grow boring very quickly. The trilogy is already in the works so of course the novel left us with entire scenarios let alone questions that need to be addressed. I will pick up the third book because I would like to see what becomes of the characters but I really hope the next book is more like the first.(less)

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Feb 11, 2011

Reader's Paradise rated it

Let me first explain two things before writing this review: I was betwixed and between with do I read "Something on the Side" first or this one. "Big Girls Do Cry" won only because this is our BOTM discussion for April. It's a good thing this book is more of a companion book than a sequel or I would've been lost. Secondly I'm not into drama; however if it's done with believable characters' and situations I can stomach it because drama truly is a part of life. But this book wa...moreLet me first explain two things before writing this review: I was betwixed and between with do I read "Something on the Side" first or this one. "Big Girls Do Cry" won only because this is our BOTM discussion for April. It's a good thing this book is more of a companion book than a sequel or I would've been lost. Secondly I'm not into drama; however if it's done with believable characters' and situations I can stomach it because drama truly is a part of life. But this book was so over the top and unbelievable I dreaded page after page.
After dating for five years with the promise of marriage Isis and Rashad go their separate ways and he uses Isis's sister Egypt to lick his wounds. This was so unbelievable to me I thought our friends and siblings ex's were off limits; even Egypt's dad couldn't wrap his head around it. In a heated conversation with Rashad that's thirteen years overdue Papa Bobby says to Egypt "screwing your sisters' ex-fiancé is about as trifling as a woman can get". At this point I was excited that the author added that to the book, because the first 300 pages I thought all these people was oblivious to right and wrong.
The actions of these three characters get more convoluted and crazy. Egypt is now married to Rashad and her sister Isis (Rashad's ex-fiance) lives in their home. To take the drama to another level, Egypt is unable to have children and after being turned down by her best friend she turns to her sister. Yes; that's right the same sister, who dated and was engaged to be married to her husband. Isis says yes to be a surrogate for Egypt and Rashad, but she has her own motive for doing it. This is the perfect scenario for Isis because of course she believes she's still in love with Rashad and in her mind this child will make her fantasy family complete (Isis Rashad and baby Rashad). Once the baby is born we are surprised by one of the characteristic of the child which adds a question in the surrogacy which in turn heightens the level of drama.
Big Girls Do Cry; had some crazy characters and I mean that literally. The author's purpose for writing this book I believe was to entertain and he has done that. I read an article once where the author says "I wanted to write a book about ordinary people who have crazy things happen in their lives," I think that sums it all up.
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May 10, 2010

Rhonda rated it

Shelves: african-american, fiction, love-stories, series-read

This was my first time reading one of Mr. Weber's books. I really enjoyed this book for the most part, with scheming Isis secretly plotting to break up her sister's marriage, tower of strength Lorraine debating her marriage and player Jerome dealing with a stalker. Mr. Weber certainly knows how to build up the plots. The problem I had, though, were the resolutions. I think Mr. Weber got tired and just gave up. None of the antagonists got his/her comeuppance. I was particularly looking forward to...more

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Apr 13, 2010

Tracy Darity rated it

“Big Girls Do Cry” by Carl Weber was a drama-filled book that I enjoyed as much as his book “The First Lady.” The book followed the lives of several friends who were going through it in their personal lives. There were sisters Isis and Egypt. Egypt was married to Isis old boyfriend but Isis seemed to still have feelings for him. Despite this, and Isis past history, Egypt decides to ask Isis to be a surrogate for her and Rashad, the husband/ex-boyfriend. Then there was Lorraine, who is a bus...more“Big Girls Do Cry” by Carl Weber was a drama-filled book that I enjoyed as much as his book “The First Lady.” The book followed the lives of several friends who were going through it in their personal lives. There were sisters Isis and Egypt. Egypt was married to Isis old boyfriend but Isis seemed to still have feelings for him. Despite this, and Isis past history, Egypt decides to ask Isis to be a surrogate for her and Rashad, the husband/ex-boyfriend. Then there was Lorraine, who is a business woman but married to a man she does not trust and believes is cheating on her throughout the book. The two have a violent relationship but if they can just keep their hands off each other they will be alright. I am not down with the whole domestic violence thing but some people do live this way everyday.

Then there was Jerome. Every girl needs at least one Gay friend and Jerome was Lorraine’s. This was the most bizarre part of the book, and deserves a story all its own. I learned after reading “Big Girls Do Cry” that there was another book “Something on The Side,” that introduced readers to Isis and Egypt. Now Jerome was a hot mess. He was described as fine and very charismatic. The type of brother that could pull any woman or man he chose, but it was men he preferred. The married and not ready to admit they are Gay kind. When he puts it on the wrong one, he finds his life turned upside down and inside out but that doesn’t slow him down one bit.

Without giving the whole book away, there were some areas where people and subjects were introduced and then forgotten about, like Tammy who refused to be the surrogate. What ever became of her and Egypts' friendship? Then there was the presidency that Lorraine was seeking. I felt the blurb at the end of the book was a weak attempt to close the gap. And last, the saga with Isis and Egypt was not explained, just left the reader wondering how that all went down.

What really would have set this book over the top for me, and I was actually waiting for it to happen, was for Leon to be revealed as Big Poppa. Now that would have been a mess. The third installment, “Torn Between Two Lovers” will deal with Lorraine, her husband, and her new love Michael. Not sure that Mr. Weber will find the same interest as he did with “Big Girls Do Cry,” only because I found Lorraine’s storyline a bit annoying and unbelievable at times. Jerome’s drama would definitely send me back to the bookstore.

Tracy L. Darity is the author of "He Loves Me He Loves Me Not!" and "Love...Like Snow In Florida On A Hot Summer Day." To learn more about her visit www.TracyLDarity.com (less)

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Apr 10, 2010

BossLadySdotD rated it

This book is good already! Mr. Weber does not dissappoint!

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Mar 23, 2011

Pearl rated it

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I really enjoyed this book it was fully of drama!!! The characters were exciting and kept you wanting to read more. I really felt sorry for Isis and I know I wouldn't have been able to be a surrogate not under those circumstances—knowing the history between Rashad and her. Poor Jerome—don't want to say he got what he deserve, because in his mind he probably really was thinking it was for the best what he had done to Loraine, but he really should be more careful with the way is do business. Go...more

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Jan 31, 2011

Samantha rated it

This book is the sequel to Weber's the best selling "Something on the Side." It takes place in Virginia where Egypt opens up a second chapter of the book club she was in while she lived in New York. Isis, her scheming, (possibly mentally ill) sister moves in with her while she gets on her feet. We are also introduced to two new members, Lorraine, head of the PR firm where Egypt works and Jerome her assistant. Of all the plots in the storyline, I think Isis had the best one--just s...more

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Aug 02, 2011

Sandiigirl rated it

Recommended to Sandiigirl by: Ms. Kym

Anyone who knows me- knows that I'm not a fan of Urban novels. I can really only get through one or two a year. On the word of Ms. Kym I decided to give this one a try. Oh she raved on and on about how this one was sooo good- so I decided to read one or two chapters just so I could say, "I gave it a try gurl but it's just not my thang!"- and hand the book right back to her- but she was right. It was light, enjoyable and well written. It's actually just what I needed to break up some of...more

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Nov 24, 2010

Jessica Terry rated it

I always look for a point in a book when I don't want to stop reading it, and I reached that point at around chapter four or five in this book. Anytime the characters can evoke emotions in you, the author has done their job, and Mr. Weber did something here because I did NOT like Isis and I wished I had a man like Michael. :) Definitely a book I'll read again, and I'm looking forward to reading the follow-up, 'Torn Between Two Lovers.' It really inspired me to get to writing, which is one of the...more

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Sep 05, 2010

Vacirca Vaughn rated it

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This novel is supposed to be the sequel to SOMETHING ON THE SIDE. The novel follows the story of two members of the Big Girls Book Club who move to VA and start a new chapter of the BGBC. Isis and Egypt, sisters, move to VA to escape the drama they found in NY. However, the drama follows them to VA making it impossible to begin their new lives. Egypt is now married to her sister, Isis's, ex-fiance. Isis is still in love with her ex, even though she gave her sister her begrudging blessing. ...more

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May 04, 2010

Yukita Manuel rated it

this is a book that i will forever cherish like my bible...it took me to a place that was way too real like my life and i was like wow!!!! the characters seemed real or reminded me of someone i knew that was going through a similar situation or benn through it. the crazy chic that was suppose to be pregnant with her sisters husband baby been there and done that... i wanted to whopp that chic in the book and for a minute i had to realize it was a book. a great read for a serious reader

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Feb 08, 2012

Samantha rated it

I'm a Carl Weber fan. I truly enjoy his style of writing. This book was actually pretty good, until the end. There were main characters of Isis, Egypt, Rashad, Lorraine, Leon, and Jerome. They all had really good story lines. As the story neared the end, I feel like Mr Weber rushed to get an ending. The ending threw me for a loop and wasn't played out very well. I have entirely too many questions and the book is over.

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Oct 19, 2011

Monique rated it

Shelves: oosa-4th-quarter-2011-list

Give it up for the big girls! It's about time stories focus on women with some meat on their bones. Weber hit this one out the park. I loved the characters and the drama. All types of relationships - friends, siblings, homosexuals, and let-go-of-my-man. Now I can't wait to get the sequel, Torn Between Two Lovers, quick enough. Renewed Weber fan...why did I stay away for so long? Doesn't matter much cause I'm back...Winning with Weber Fiction!

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Dec 31, 2010

Irion rated it

I was really excited about this book especially after reading Something on the Side which is something like a part one to this book. I love Carl Weber and the way he writes his it really puts in to the mind set of the characters. This book was a really good one and I would reccommend this book to anyone but first I think you should read somwthing on the side.

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Jan 28, 2011

Kalli rated it

Not my favorite Carl Weber-by far-but I'm not completely giving up on him. There was a lot of hype, a lot of build-up to these climax's that weren't resolved in the end. A tad disappointing, this one was. This was almost too much drama and too much soap opera for me. But I'm still gonna read So You Call Yourself A Man and give Weber a chance to redeem himself.

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Mar 26, 2010

Brittany rated it

It was a disappointment. Mediocre at best. Why do big girls have to be seen as whores anyways? Definitely a page turner, because I wanted to see what happened in the end. The ending felt forced and choppy not as smooth as the rest of the book. Maybe I'll have to read something else to like this author but I doubt it.

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Nov 09, 2010

Brittany Robinson rated it

The book iam reading is called big girls do cry and at first i thought the book was to much for me but now i understand that the book is showind how to a women in life.it also show that big women need love the smae wy as we do.the author is carl weber and he wrote this book to make people understand.

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Jan 08, 2012

Allyn rated it

I love Carl Weber books, but this one was just okay for me. I like how he uses a different POV for each chapter to build suspense, but in this book that got annoying. I felt like I was standing on a ledge ready to jump and although the book didn't push me, it didn't convince me to live either.

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Sep 27, 2010

Ty OSullivan rated it

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Carl Webber did his thing with this book way to go that the way to represent Queens. The book was good it tell you keep a eye on your best friend cause they your bestfriend may be the one that stab you in the back. I really didnt like the way it ended because it never say what happen with Isis and Tony and the baby. I cant wait till I get Torn Between Two Lovers

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Apr 25, 2011

Carl Weber rated it

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Dec 05, 2010

Kelli Perrodin rated it

This book was one of the longest books I have read. I chose this book because I really liked the book Something On The Side by Carl Weber. I thought this book was good, but I expected a little more.

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Apr 22, 2011

Teri rated it

Carl Weber always brings comedy with lots of expected drama. Much of the main characters' antics were far fetched but it was a great read and a good audio book to pass time during my long commute.

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Apr 06, 2011

Lanice rated it

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had no idea it was the second book so read it 1st it was a good 1 but once i started the 1st book i couldn't gt passed the 1st few chapters i guess cause i already knew hw it was going to end

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Apr 19, 2010

Sharonbrown rated it

Good soap opera style read ... fast paced, devilish divas, romance gone awry, cussing, fussing and good friends trying to move on, achieve goals and deal with relationships. Weber will always deliver interest and drama.

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Aug 25, 2010

Bookworm1110 rated it

Shelves: urban-books

I really loved this book. It was full of twists and turns. I read "Something on the Side" and I definitely believe this is a sequel and not a companion. I cannot wait for the sequel to this one

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Apr 08, 2010

Sixrs rated it

The sequel to "Something on the Side" left me hanging! Now I have to wait til the end of August to know the rest. This was a "C" compared to Something on the Side.

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Oct 29, 2010

Brittany Robinson rated it

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i like this book this is my favorite book my friend gave me this book to read and i did not know that it was going to be this good but it is.

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Aug 16, 2010

Q_Donna rated it

Shelves: adult-chic-lit, multicultural

I will never miss a book by Carl WEber. He is such a colorful writer. Egypt, Isis, Lorraine, Jerome and more are back! Chic lit at its best.

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Aug 15, 2011

Ta rated it

A bit twisted but OK. I would like to have read more about Coco. Why leave us hanging like that....

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Mar 08, 2010

Temptingat40 rated it

This book was a definite page turner, so don't pick it up if you can't finish the same day. It was absolutlety wonderful.

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In addition to his writing, Weber is the founder and publisher of Urban Books and in 2005, he was named Blackboard's Publisher of the Year. He is the owner of the Urban Knowledge chain of book stores and a past recipient of Blackboard's Bookseller of the Year award.

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