I chose this book because Winter reminds me of so many people I know and also myself in the past. Winter smarter than the average girl her age, yet she makes more mistakes than others.
Is Winter a sympathetic character?
What did you think about the author writing herself in as a character in this book? How close do you think the character is to the read Sister Souljah?
Did you find the author’s voice authentic?
Winter is proud of who she is and her name. Why do you think she told Souljah and Lauren her name was Sasha?
What do you believe in?What makes you proud?
Why do you think the author wrote this book? Did she seem to have an agenda?
Who would you recommend this book to, if anyone?
Which character did you identify with?
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Coldest Winter Ever by Sista Souljah
The Coldest Winter Ever by Sista Souljah
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In The Coldest Winter Ever, internationally known author, activist, and hip-hop artist Sister Souljah brought the streets of New York to life in a powerful and unforgettable first novel. Beautifully written, raw, and authentic, this novel firmly established Sister Souljah as the mother of all contemporary urban literature and the author of the first classic of the genre.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, this teenage female hustler knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body. But when a cold wind blows her life in a direction she never expected, her street smarts and seductive skills are put to the test of a lifetime.In this special gift edition, Sister Souljah shares her secret thoughts on creating the story that rocked ghettos worldwide and introduced all readers to the real ghetto experience. For the first time ever, readers will discover the answers to the continuous questions asked by her fans. Souljah discusses the symbolism behind characters like Midnight and Santiaga, as well as the many meanings of the story. Readers will also learn about Souljah's unique writing process and exactly what inspired her to pen the definitive novel of the hip-hop generation. In her own voice, Souljah will share why this novel is truly a story of our time.
More details: The Coldest Winter Ever: A Novel By Sister Souljah
Published by Simon and Schuster, 2004
ISBN 0743499387, 9780743499385
368 pages
(Google Book Search)
Buy this book: Simon and SchusterAmazon.com - $17.12Barnes&Noble.com - $21.95Books-A-MillionBorders - $21.95
IndieBoundGoogle Product Search
In The Coldest Winter Ever, internationally known author, activist, and hip-hop artist Sister Souljah brought the streets of New York to life in a powerful and unforgettable first novel. Beautifully written, raw, and authentic, this novel firmly established Sister Souljah as the mother of all contemporary urban literature and the author of the first classic of the genre.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, this teenage female hustler knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body. But when a cold wind blows her life in a direction she never expected, her street smarts and seductive skills are put to the test of a lifetime.In this special gift edition, Sister Souljah shares her secret thoughts on creating the story that rocked ghettos worldwide and introduced all readers to the real ghetto experience. For the first time ever, readers will discover the answers to the continuous questions asked by her fans. Souljah discusses the symbolism behind characters like Midnight and Santiaga, as well as the many meanings of the story. Readers will also learn about Souljah's unique writing process and exactly what inspired her to pen the definitive novel of the hip-hop generation. In her own voice, Souljah will share why this novel is truly a story of our time.
More details: The Coldest Winter Ever: A Novel By Sister Souljah
Published by Simon and Schuster, 2004
ISBN 0743499387, 9780743499385
368 pages
(Google Book Search)
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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