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Sparkle: A Novel
Sparkle: A Novel
Sparkle: A Novel
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From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Denene Millner comes Sparkle, the official novelization of the highly anticipated Motown-inspired film starring Whitney Houston in her final movie role—opening in theaters nationwide this August.

Detroit, 1968. The Motown sound is sweeping the nation. Girl groups are hotter than ever. Over their mother’s objections, three beautiful sisters—Delores, Sister and Sparkle—are taking the local music scene by storm. But their dreams are bigger than Detroit. Their manager, Stix, is just as ambitious and will do whatever it takes to make it to the big time, even if it means using the girls—and his love for Sparkle—as the foundation of a new musical empire.

Behind the music and lights, the recording industry is a ruthless and unforgiving place, just as Mama had warned her girls. Sister, with her good looks and voice, is the natural headliner of the trio, yet her complicated personal life threatens to overshadow her talent; Delores has her sights set on a different kind of life outside the spotlight; and young Sparkle must push past her deepest fears if she is to fulfill her destiny—does she really have what it takes to go all the way?

Riveting and soul-stirring, this timeless tale reminds us of the unbreakable bonds between family, the high price of fame and what can happen when we dare to show the world how brightly we can sparkle.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherAtria Books
Release dateAug 7, 2012
ISBN9781476704579
Sparkle: A Novel
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Denene Millner

Denene Millner is a New York Times bestselling author who has written and collaborated on 31 critically acclaimed and prize-winning books. She is also a highly respected and sought-after journalist and has written for Ebony, Women’s Health and Essence, among others. She is vice president and publisher of Denene Millner Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, and founder and editor of MyBrownBaby.com. She lives in Atlanta with her two daughters and their adorable Goldendoodle, Franklin.

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