Sula Peace invented hot girl summer, sleeping with husbands & leaving them for the next tryst. On her trail lay many un-Christian like descriptions & vengeful townsfolk. Only encountering suffering upon her death bed, she lived a life without regret. Her former best friend, Nel Wright, is the picture perfect wife who maintained a level reputation in Medallion. Both women’s experiences reflect authentic hardships black women faced during this time period. Toni Morrison released this novel almost 50 years ago & the themes can still teach us lessons on the impact of relationships with family, friends & lovers.