We didnt know then that the dramas we imagined werent even warm-ups for what real life held for us.From the fifth grade to their fifth decade, Vaughn, Reenie, Susan, and Audrey share secrets and dreamstheir lives connected like silk threads through rich fabric, pulling but never breaking at lifes unexpected twists and turns. Meet the girls most likelyTO WRITE THE GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL: Vaughn has a flair for words that makes her the unofficial diplomat of the foursome. Shes great at keeping it together for everybodybut herself.TO MARRY A PRINCE: Sassy Reenie can break hearts as easily as she can take out a bully without breaking a nail. But her live-for-today attitude leads to a tragic mistake that will haunt the girls for years.TO BE FAMOUS: From the ashes of a ravaged home life, amid rumors and bad feelings, Susan rises to fame as a glamorous network anchorwoman, proving that success is the best revenge. But forgiveness is another matter.

TO RUN THE WORLD: Audrey is the ultimate overachiever, but this takes a devastating toll on her health, her career, and her family. Perfection is a race where the finish line keeps moving. What will she sacrifice to win?Girls Most Likely is an emotional, uplifting, often hilarious glimpse into the lives of todays ever-changing African American women, sustained by love, laughter, and sisterhood.Dont miss the reading group guide in the back of the book.From the Trade Paperback edition.