A Place for Ida draws the reader into the life of a young black girl coming of age in the rural south of the 1960s. Abandoned by her parents, left to be raised by her grandmother, Ida grew up longing for touch and affection. "Everyone was already telling her she was a heartbreaker. . . with the strong shapely muscular legs of a stallion." When she meets her first true love, Billy, the overwhelming passion she feels threaten to sweep her away. Ida must learn to master her turbulent emotions while living in a racist society that is itself in social upheaval.
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Patricia Richardson has penned a prize winning saga entitiled "A Place For Ida". The novel traces the horrendous early childhood and teen years of a beautiful young girl while making the attempt to survive/exist in both South Carolina and New York. However, Ida keenly faces these gruesome trials and tribulations which include parental abandoment, racism, extreme financial hardships, rape and basically a loveless life. Dealing with the challenging and enormous negative issues, Ida finally realizes that primarily her prayers, as well as her wonderful Grandmother Carrie's prayers are responsible for her survival. Surprising events occur throughout this great read. This heart breaking novel will brings tears to the readers eyes and will also provide a great benefit to one's literary exposure. "A Place for Ida" is truly a rare work of art.
Reviewed by Emily Means-Willis Author of "Looking for that Silver Spoon"
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An emotional journey, in search of love, acceptance and redeemption.,
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In her debut novel, author, Patricia Richardson conducts a a heart wrenching trip from South Carolina to New York City that spans more than a decade. Ida has been denied the most precious of things needed to thrive, love. The sole source of solace comes from the maternal grandmother. Carrie finds herself, at an age and physical condition where she should finally be able to relax, carrying the weight of her offspring and theirs as well. Relying solely on her faith in God, Carrie provides for her charges often hindered by their parents' shortcomings. In a racist South, during the turbulent 60's, she does the best she can with what is available.
Despite her very obvious physical beauty Ida is shunned and mistreated by all of the females in her family (except Carrie). She pretty much experiences only the negative aspects of her birthright. Fortunately, the men in her life seem to appreciate her but are often too busy just trying to survive to give her the kind of affection Ida's soul cries out for. Today one can turn to any one of the daytime talk shows and hear young, troubled, teenaged girls potentially destroying their lives in futile attempts to get attention or unconditional love. A Place For Ida will make you want to holler. She suffers several deeply traumatic incidents and in her suffering grows into her adult self. Her family,in much need of healing and redemption will be inadvertently forced to see themselves in a new light. I found the story to be compelling and only wished she had shown more of the story that was told in narrative. It should be a great movie some day and I look forward to reading more books by Patricia Richardson.
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A Place For Ida,
By Book Critic "Khali" (Baltimore, Maryland) - See all my reviews
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A Place For Ida is a wonderfully written book that tears at your heart strings. It takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions as you read as Ida struggles to find her place and purpose in life. Both Ida's mother and father distance themselves from her life and leave her at an early age to be raised by her very spiritual and loving grandmother Carrie. Ida's innocence is in tact until she comes across Billy. Billy quickly becomes the love of her life and introduces her to sex. There are several erotic scenes in the book that leaves the reader with a vivid picture of what's taking place without being vulgar. When Ida's life takes a turn for the better it serves as a ray of hope and inspiration for anyone going through trials and tribulations. I am anxiously awaiting the sequel. This book is well written and I would give it 5 out of 5 stars!!!!!
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