The Black Woman Blues is a must read. It is cleverly written by Author, Lisa Smiley of Sacramento, California. This is a story that includes friendship, deception, cheating, and lies. Each woman has a unique way of dealing with difficult situations that life presents to them. Although the book has a serious tone, it also has just enough humor to keep the reader laughing while wanting to know what's next. It will continue to surprise and amaze the reader through the entire story. Read how the main character, Robin, tries hard to help her friend Jan overcome a bad relationship with her husband Rob, when she can barely deal with her dead beat ex, Malcom. Read how Man-hungry Tina will stop at nothing to get a man in her life at any cost! If that's not enough, what will happen when the outspoken one, Kay, confronts Jan's cheating husband Rob? You will continue to be surprised at the twists and turns this amazingly written story will take. This is a story that will make you stop and take a look at the friendships you've built in your own life, and maybe even re-evaluate them.