The Secret Lives of Church Ladies Summary
Deesha Philyaw

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The Secret Lives of Church Ladies Overview

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw is a collection of short stories exploring how the lives of girls and women are affected by Christianity, sex, and the relationship between the two. The stories feature female protagonists of a variety of ages from Black communities. Philyaw’s book fluctuates significantly in mood, tone, and style, ranging from humorous stream-of-consciousness writing to spare character studies while addressing themes of identity, sexuality, purity, and colorism.

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