Black Girls Must Die Exhausted

A Novel (Black Girls Must Die Exhausted, Book 1)

By: Jayne Allen

Narrated by: Marcella Cox

"Both timely and enjoyable."—Kirkus Reviews

The first novel in a captivating three-book series about modern womanhood, in which a young Black woman must rely on courage, laughter, and love—and the support of her two longtime friends—to overcome an unexpected setback that threatens the most precious thing she's ever wanted.

Tabitha Walker is a black woman with a plan to "have it all." At 33 years old, the checklist for the life of her dreams is well underway. Education? Check. Good job? Check. Down payment for a nice house? Check. Dating marriage material? Check, check, and check. With a coveted position as a local news reporter, a "paper-perfect" boyfriend, and even a standing Saturday morning appointment with a reliable hairstylist, everything seems to be falling into place.

Then Tabby receives an unexpected diagnosis that brings her picture-perfect life crashing down, jeopardizing the keystone she took for granted: having children. With her dreams at risk of falling through the cracks of her checklist, suddenly she is faced with an impossible choice between her career, her dream home, and a family of her own.

With the help of her best friends, the irreverent and headstrong Laila and Alexis, the mom jeans-wearing former "Sexy Lexi," and the generational wisdom of her grandmother and the nonagenarian firebrand Ms. Gretchen, Tabby explores the reaches of modern medicine and tests the limits of her relationships, hoping to salvage the future she always dreamed of. But the fight is all consuming, demanding a steep price that forces an honest reckoning for nearly everyone in her life. As Tabby soon learns, her grandmother's age-old adage just might still be true: Black girls must die exhausted.

©2021 Jayne Allen (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

Life’s Journey

This book revealed a story of a multi-racial young lady that identified herself as being “black,” because of her skin color. The author wrote about every day struggles of being a young black female living in a society that oftentimes discredits one for being as such. This story can truly be appreciated amongst the career, mommy, wife seeking black woman.

Spoke to my soul!!!

This book was so good and resonated with me in such a way that I became emotional twice while listening! While it’s fictional, it speaks volumes about the personal and professional pressures we experience as Black women. I am eager to read the sequel.

A snippet of the battles we encounter

I took every opportunity I had to finish this book. the narrator was not monotonous. I felt the different characters through her voice. it's an interesting read/listen. gives the reader alot to consider.

Good for the soul

This book was good. I’ve laughed, cried, got angry. And started over. This book is a definite escape and will captivate you. It’s been a long time since I’ve had something this good for the soul.

Best Audio Book ever

You will find yourself laughing, crying and shaking your head in this awesome book. Thank you Tabitha Walker

awesome relatable read

This was a great book. It is engaging and makes you want to keep reading.

I enjoyed it❤️

The book was good read, I did wish the story line would have progressed being it was two books to read.

Loved it from beginning to end!

I absolutely loved this novel. I honestly have nothing bad to say. It was relatable for me as a young black woman and I would recommend it to any black woman in her late 20s to 30s.

Happily exhausted

this book is a must read for all black women. every chapter makes you feel like it's a full episode. loved love love this book.

Great Book!!

No words can express how this book touched me. I found myself in Tabby & her friends. This book touched me to my soul.