The High Price of a Good Man

by Debra Phillips

Book Overview

Debra Phillips's The High Price of a Good Man is a funny and unforgettable story about big, bold, sassy, beautiful Queenisha Renae Sutton who finds out that when it comes to men, sometimes love doesn't have anything to do with it.

"First of all, just for the record, I love me some me. You heard right. . .I truly love Miss Queenisha Renae Sutton. The tall, well-endowed, fine honey-coated sistah that I be."

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250804647
• ISBN13: 9781250804648
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Omg

Funny but weird book

You'll never know where you'll find true love.

This book is hysterically funny. It had me laughing out loud on the New York subway. Especially the parts where Queen interacts with her co-worker Raymo and her dates roommate, "Sweet Willie". Where does Debra come up with this stuff? If you're looking for a good read, I highly recommend this book. L. Hayes, author of "Afroetry".

Love don't cost a thang

Hats off to Debra what a funny and enjoyable book.The book was a wonderful story that kept the reader wanting more,never a dull moment. The story will make you laugh out loud a must buy if you want a good funny book about two friends and their crazy love connections. Love will make you do strange things. Can't wait for your next novel this one was great.

You Don't Always Get What You Pay For

The High Price Of A Good Man is a "must read," for one that reads for entertainment. The main character is Queenisha Renae Sutton (when her mother is upset with her) but she is referred to as Queenie. She considers herself to be the "bomb," standing six feet tall and wearing a size 16. Queenie's best friend is Poe (Poetta) and her total opposite, yet they are like sisters, even though Queenie questions certain habits of hers. You will also meet Raymo, a co-worker of Queenie, who showers her with affection. Unfortunately for him, she can't stand the sight of him; however, ALL I will say is that Raymo is a persistent man. Poe persuades Queenie to go to a charity benefit that she has volunteered for, with the promise of seeing Billy Dee Williams. Queenie "loves hers some Billy Dee", but something catches her eye at the 'auction' and Queenie "buys" Zeke Washington. Having gone way over her preset limit of one hundred dollars, Queenie plans to get her money's worth out of him. Unfortunately, we don't always get what we pay for. Now, once Zeke comes on the scene you will begin to see Queenie change. She has it in her head that Zeke is "The One." Here is where the high price of a good man comes in, just how much is Queenie willing to give for Zeke ... her life? She seems to be determined to make Zeke HER man no matter what the cost. Queenie fails to give real thought as to exactly what a "good man" is and we find her changing trying to please "her man." Poetta has issues and problems of her own, yet she's trying to be a good friend and getting insulted for her efforts. There are some devastating incidents for Poe, Queenie and Marva (Poe's sister) but we will see if prayer, love and friendship will be enough to pull them through. This book invoked some strong reactions; at times Queenie just irked me. While reading The High Price Of A Good Man, I got upset, I shed tears and I laughed out loud. Phillips allows you to hear some of Queenie's thoughts and some are hilarious because it's 'real.' I loved her attitude, her self-esteem. I would definitely recommend The High Price Of A Good Man. It's a GREAT read. FeliciaR.E.A.L Reviewers

Two Snaps And A Bag Of Chips!!!

I loved this book!!! The main character reminded me of my best friend Pam, (spirited, funny, and in a room full of good men, she'd find the ONE who's a wife beater, behind on his child support, jobless and an ex con), the best friend reminded me of......well me, (a little spiritual and a LOT crazy), and Raymo, (the male lead), reminded me of another good friend Dave; who, after loving a mutual friend for 3 long years, FINALLY got the woman of his dreams!!! Isn't life like that? This book reminded me of real LIFE, (well except for the part with the monkey and the part with the snakes, but....you have to read it to find out what I'm talking about!). Sometimes, like the main character Queenisha, we think we know everything thing there is to know and can't nobody tell us anything differently; isn't it a wonderful surprise when we're wrong?! Isn't it awful how sometimes we can see other's faults, but fail to see our own? Why is it that our best friends can see our wrong turns but can't see that they're driving down a dead end street themselves? Congratulation Ms. Phillips! This book is great!! Anyone who reads this book will see pieces of themselves and a few of their friends within these pages....well except for the monkey and the snakes and stuff.....but you have to read it to find out what I'm talking about!!

Laughing Out Loud

The High Price Of A Good Man by Phillips had me laughing out loud and wanting to and trying to read parts of it to my husband. The High Price Of A Good Man isn't all laughs though. It's about a self-assured, six feet, size sixteen and don't-take-any-[thing] sister Queenie and her best friend Poetta (Poe). Queenie sometimes questions Poe's sanity, yet she can't see how she herself has begun to change trying to MAKE Zeke HER MAN. Poe tries to be the voice of reason and a good friend. Unfortuantely, some devastating events happen in both of their lives but ... if they live through it, they just may find love where they least expected.I would definitely recommend The High Price Of A Good Man by Debra Phillips, a sometimes laugh-out-loud funny book with a serious message. It makes you wonder just how much are you willing to pay for a "good" man and just how much you ARE paying (for those of us that's married or in a relationship) ... and it also make you ask just what is a good man? I bet no two women would have the same answer.