The Coldest Winter Ever

Nominated as one of Americas best-loved novels by PBSsThe Great American Read

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Renowned hip-hop artist, political activist, and bestselling author Sister Souljah brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable first novel.

I came busting into the world during one of New York’s worst snowstorms, so my mother named me Winter.Ghetto-born, Winter is the young, wealthy daughter of a prominent Brooklyn drug-dealing family. Quick-witted, sexy, and business-minded, she knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body. But when a cold Winter wind blows her life in a direction she doesn’t want to go, her street smarts and seductive skills are put to the test of a lifetime. Unwilling to lose, this ghetto girl will doanythingto stay on top.

Featuring a Special Collectors Edition Readers Guideincluding an author Q&A, detailed character analyses, and the authors own remarks about the meaning of her story.

• Publisher:Washington Square Press; Reprint edition (September 20, 2005)
• Language:English
• Paperback:368 pages
• ISBN-10:074327010X
• ISBN-13:9780743270106
• Item Weight:10.6 ounces
• Dimensions:5.31 x 1 x 8.25 inches