“If you loved “Waiting to Exhale” by Terry McMillan, I highly recommend you read “Who Asked You?” This book took me on an unpredictable roller-coaster of emotions. I could relate with many of the same struggles the characters, especially Betty, had. My mother also has a big heart and works hard to provide for her family, even when that sometimes means concerning herself with matters beyond her control. Things I enjoyed most were the believable dinner table banter, the fight for what’s right, and the spotlight on social stigma of being a minority. Terry McMillan touched the depths of my soul. She shines a bright light on love, life, and family struggle and this book was quite frankly, amazing!”
Desmond Blanding, 21, is from Pittsburgh. He describes himself as a charismatic black male with many interests that include creating music, singing, acting, modeling, dancing and writing, Desmond is currently enrolled at community college with plans to study performing arts afterwards. A graduate of Gateway High School, Desmond at times was bullied and teased, while also dealing with the sudden death of his brother. He has a wonderful, headstrong mother full of wisdom and good advice, an older brother who is a hard working go-getter, and a younger sister who just graduated from high school. Currently employed with Starbucks, his life goal is to become an entertainer.
