In her own voice, Souljah will share why this novel is truly a story of our time. 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. Souljah discusses the symbolism behind characters like Midnight and Santiaga, as well as the many meanings of the story. For the first time ever, readers will discover the answers to the continuous questions asked by her fans. 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. After a black drug dealer goes to jail in Brooklyn, his ruthless 17-year-old daughter takes over his empire. 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. Quick-witted, sexy, and business-minded, this teenage female hustler knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body. Ghetto-born, Winter is the young, wealthy daughter of a prominent Brooklyn drug-dealing family. I came busting into the world during one of New York's worst snowstorms, so my mother named me Winter. 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. Unwilling to lose, this ghetto girl will do anything to stay on top.įeaturing a Special Collector’s Edition Reader’s Guide-including an author Q&A, detailed character analyses, and the author’s own remarks about the meaning of her story.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. But when a cold Winter wind blows her life in a direction she doesn't want to go, her street smarts and seductive skills are put to the test of a lifetime. Quick-witted, sexy, and business-minded, she knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body.

Renowned hip-hop artist, political activist, and bestselling author Sister Souljah brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable first novel. “50 Most Impactful Black Books Of The Last 50 Years” - Essence Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read

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