A Day Late and a Dollar Short

By: Terry McMillan

Narrated by: Terry McMillan

Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

The Prices are introduced by Viola, the family's outspoken matriarch: Her husband, Cecil, has shut the door behind him for the last time; and their four adult kids, scattered across the country, seem determined to send her to her grave, or at least to the hospital with worrying. Paris is divorced, mother to a nearly seventeen-year-old son and the one who always comes to everybody's rescue, although she doesn't have a clue as to how to save herself. Lewis is the scapegoat, and his troubles keep landing him in jail, which only seems to confirm what his family thinks he is. Out in Chicago, Charlotte knows she's gotten the short end of the stick for years, has "nothing in common except blood" with her parents and siblings and would just as soon divorce them all. Janelle, the baby of the family, is not only on the defensive about the course of her own life but she's facing a new crisis, a fast-brewing storm with her teenage daughter that threatens more than she's willing to admit. And don't even ask Viola about Cecil: "He's a bad habit I've had for thirty-eight years which would make him my husband." But Cecil has some ideas for taking his hardworking life into his own hands, regardless of what his wife and kids think about it.

©2001 Terry McMillan (P)2001 Penguin Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"A glorious novel...without question, this is McMillan's best." (The Washington Post)

"McMillan has the uncanny ability to render family conflict with both humor and compassion...a life-affirming read...a triumph." (The Los Angeles Times)

"[McMillan] in top form." (The New York Times Book Review)

Loved this book!

this book had me crying so hard. I don't know why I hadn't gone thru the catalog sooner since I have owned some of the paperback copies for years that were some of my favorites. I cried and laughed thru out the entire book.

LISTEN TO THIS!

No really that’s it listen to this one…

This book was so enthralling. I listened every chance I could until it was completed but then I was left wanting more, but not in a bad way. The voices where nice to listen to. I like when Terry McMillan reads her self but I wasn’t disappointed here. I loved the development of all the characters!

Great listen

Totally love the overall story. I really followed and fell in love with all characters. Got me emotional but also had me accept death. Great book.

Thumbs up for real life!

I laughed, I cried, I got mad, I found relief, I wanted to help someone, and it may make my life in my later years just a little better. Thank you Terry. Oh,... reader is fantastic. All your readers are on target.
Love you.
p.s. keep writing!!!!!!!!!

Heart Touching Family Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Good story line, lots of characters, narrating is excellent.

What other book might you compare A Day Late and a Dollar Short to and why?

Her last book, Who Asked You Anyway, it was another book that surrounds family.

Which scene was your favorite?

Family reading each others letters. Touching.

If you could take any character from A Day Late and a Dollar Short out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Paris, the dinner conversation be so interesting; & she would know her way around the menu.

Great story

I enjoyed the different character voices , made it easy to follow. I can’t wait to see if there is a sequel.

Excellent

I actually have this book. So I read along as I listened. Very well written and the narraters did an excellent job making the words come to life.

This is one of the best. You won't be disappointed

I enjoyed this book from the first time I started it. I couldn't stop . I laugh and cried even identified with a lot of it. Terry McMillan created a real Gem with this Novel.

Excellent, EXCELLENT BOOK!

This is so raw and 'real' that it reaches clear down, deep through your soul to touch your toes. You can't help but be pulled into their lives and struggles, because it's impossible not to see yourself within the story. Very real, very good and very, very humbling. Well worth the listen, it won't disappoint!

Entertaining and laugh out loud funny

Absolutely loved this book! The artists reading it did such a great job. It was so relatable, there is definitely nothing like family to keep you grounded!