"I Almost Forgot About You" by Terry McMillan is a captivating exploration of self-discovery and second chances. The novel follows Dr. Georgia Young, a successful optometrist, as she embarks on a journey to redefine herself and revisit past relationships. McMillan skillfully weaves a narrative that is both heartfelt and humorous, making it easy for readers to connect with Georgia's quest for fulfillment.

What sets this novel apart is McMillan's ability to create authentic and relatable characters. Georgia's journey is not just about rekindling old flames but also about finding her own identity outside the roles society expects her to play. McMillan addresses themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness with a refreshing honesty that resonates with readers.

The narrative unfolds with a natural flow, keeping readers engaged from start to finish. McMillan's writing is infused with warmth and wisdom, making "I Almost Forgot About You" a delightful and thought-provoking read. Whether you're a fan of McMillan's previous works or new to her writing, this novel is a testament to her storytelling prowess and a celebration of the resilience of the human spirit.

Thanks so much to the publisher and to NetGalley for giving me access to this book. This book is a great chick lit book. We have many readers that love this genre. I will be recommending this book to our many readers who love this type of book.

Note: clearing old books from before 2019

Did not have time to read this book - still on my TBR. Thank you for the opportunity and my apologies for not getting to it.

I love this author so much, so I was saddened to not complete the reading of this book. I loved the idea of it, but for me... it was not an enjoyable trip down memory lane for the title character. I had a hard time understanding the time line of her life. I am going to attempt a reread once I turn 50. Maybe it will make more sense to me. I have loved each of the other books by this author, and I am sure many folk will enjoy this one.

The story of Dr. Georgia and her journey of discovery finding out that there is so much more that she wants to do and should do as a middle-age woman rediscovering a former flame, while surrounded by her supportive sisterhood of friends while questioning her choices in life altogether as a parent

I loved this book. Perhaps because I identified with it. Although I didn’t have as many romantic partners as Georgia and happily married, I have wondered often about people in my past. I’ve just never had the courage to find out what happened to them. As usual, McMillan’s characters and funny, engaging, sad---just like the regular people I know. McMillan’s writing draws the reader in and time passes quickly while reading. At the end of the book, all I can say is “You go, Georgia, and don’t let your passion and this wonderful new lover disappear.”

At almost age 55, Dr. Georgia Young has decided she is bored with her life. She no longer enjoys her job as an optometrist. Twice divorced and hesitant to pursue love, she starts to look up some of her past loves. She feels if she can figure out what went wrong with those relationships, maybe she could eventually get it right.

True confessions: I received this book from Crown Publishing via Netgalley back in 2016. I tried on two occasions to read it and just could not connect with the story. But for some reason, it was always in the back of my mind as something to not give up on. Thankfully, the third time was a charm to the point where I am giving this a five star rating.

This is my first Terry McMillan book and it was both heartwarming and downright hysterical. I really, really liked Georgia. She is good hearted smart and quick witted. She refuses to give up on the idea that she is not too old to shake up her life. Everyone should be so lucky to have a BFF like Wanda. When these two would get together, their dialog had me laughing out loud. What a feel good book!

My thanks to Crown Publishing and Netgalley.

Bay-area optometrist Georgia Young, 54, seemingly has it all. A beautiful home, a successful practice, two grown daughters and a pair of granddaughters, a feisty mother, and two decades-old best friends who always have her back. Yet Georgia has hit a rut. Life feels stagnant and without passion. She hasn't dated seriously in years, never mind getting laid, and is bored with her work and life in general. When receiving word of the death of a former beau/acquaintance, Georgia decides on a project in which she will make a list of the men in her life who - for one reason or another - truly meant something to her at one time, and track each of them down to see how he's doing and thank him for being a part of her life. So begins her quest on Facebook, tracking down the past, as Georgia also makes plans to sell her hillside home and even her share of the optometry practice in preparation of a cross-country Canadian train trip ... all in the name of reinventing herself and finding her passion again. Terry McMillan's latest gets a little slow in the middle, but is so well worth the ride thanks to a refreshing heroine whose life and mindset anyone over the age of 50 will understand. In a sense, it's how Georgia gets her groove back, but also so much more - funny, touching, heartfelt, and romantic without the schmaltz; by the end through moist eyes I was rooting so hard for Georgia, even while I understood how the past could keep her from opening up her heart and trusting again. A sweet fairy tale that left me grinning ear to ear, especially after that "Ah-ha!" moment that revealed the reason behind the title. Still lovin' me some Ms. McMillan. 4.5/5 stars



NOTE: I received a free ARC of this title from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.

I am a fan of Terry McMillan, but it has been a little while since I've read one of her books. I Almost Forgot About You has an interesting storyline and I was excited to get an ARC; however this one isn't a favorite of mine. I love the fact that Georgia is an educated and successful professional woman in her early fifties trying to figure out what she wants to do with the rest of her life. She has two grown daughters, two divorces, and two best friends who are as different as night and day personality wise. Georgia has taken what she thought would be the best road professionally by becoming an optometrist, but it doesn't excite or fulfill her. At this point in her life, Georgia is ready to find her true happiness, and in order to do that she wants to not only change her professional life, but to also figure out where things went wrong in her personal relationships that made things fall apart. After finding out that a previous love has died, she realizes that time is fleeting and continuing to live idly is no longer enough.

The flow of the story isn't as smooth as I would have liked. The different stories with Georgia, her daughters, her mother, and her best friends start and stop a bit choppily. All of the plot points felt superficial and skimmed over. There were some big issues that everyone faced and none of them were dealt with in depth. Georgia's past is introduced, but is mostly skimmed over. Even a huge decision, that should have cause much more drama than it did, is quickly absolved. Each man that is reintroduced was disappointing and didn't appear to really help Georgia move forward. The man that Georgia ends up with felt as though he came out of left field and was only briefly mentioned before he was revealed as 'the one'. I really liked the idea of him being the one for Georgia, but it was so sudden and wrapped up so quickly that it felt too rushed.

I didn't get emotionally invested in this McMillan book, but it was a quick read. This would be a pretty good vacation read that you can pick up and put down several times without risk of feeling lost. I can't believe I'm saying this about a Terry McMillan book, but this isn't one that I would read again.

Dr. Georgia Young is an optometrist with a booming practice. Life is good but she is bored and ready for some changes. This is not a deep novel; just the story of one woman's life at fifty, her regrets and her need to stir things up.

Although this was not one of her best books; it is McMillan's characters that I love, they are alive and interesting.

I thought I would like this book more than I actually did. However, I feel like I was being generous giving this book 2 stars. I expected more from Terry McMillan. The story started on a good note with Georgia wanting to make a change in her life. However, I couldn’t connect with the Georgia – actually I didn’t connect with any of the characters. The story got so lost in dialogue that often times I would skim over those parts because it didn’t add anything to the story. The dialogue was so over the top. Often times, I couldn’t tell who was talking when because it just ran on for so long that I lost track of who was talking. Also, I know this is chick lit at its finest….BUT I want something realistic with the plot as well. I cannot believe that it would work out that Georgia’s ex-husbands validate her and their relationship after so many years of Georgia, in my opinion, going out of her way to remove them from her life. Granted they did some sleazy things, but life doesn’t happen that way. (Insert massive eye rolling through these parts. I probably caused eye strain as a result of these meetings. I should probably schedule an appointment with Lily). I have a hard time believing that they would have such an enlightened conversation after all that time when Georgia had such hard feelings toward her exes. There were too many minor characters popping in and out. Often they would pop in for a few pages only to come back later. Unlike the title, I did completely forget about them and eventually stopped looking back in the book to see who they were because I got to the point where I just didn’t care. Had the minor characters had some depth to them, I may have remembered who they were, but they all blended together in a vapid torrent of writing. Maybe I’m just not at the age where I can relate to Georgia’s lifestyle. However, when I reach that age, I hope it’s way more interesting!

I loved the first book I ever read by this author, but I just don't enjoy them anymore. Is it possible to outgrow an author?

Dr. Georgia Young wants to make big changes. So, she decides to put her house on the market and start a new life. In the meantime, her daughters and friends are going through changes of their own. Georgia's children are grown up, her business is successful, her life is settled - but is that all there is?

I can always count on Terry McMillan to be honest in her work. She's wonderful at describing thoughts and feelings in a way that never feels contrived. At first I wasn't sure what to expect from Georgia's decision to revisit the past. But as the story unfolded, I was pulled into her life. In the process of looking back, she was also making peace with the present. That journey leads her to a life she never expected.

A woman's desire for love (and adventure) doesn't end just because she's over a certain age. It's refreshing to read a story where she's given the spotlight.

It was a good book. Well written. Not necessarily my genre but I enjoyed it just the same