Fifth Born, (Paperback)

from alil1974

Wonderful story. Good insight into what really happens in families.

from altima313

While I thought the writing was clear and easy to read, nearing the last few chapters the storyline would get confusing switching from the voice of Odessa to Ella Mae. Some of the scenes with her brother, sister and cousin was reminiscent to the movie "Crooklyn" by Spike Lee. Odessa's world consi...

from emcnellis16

An enjoyable read. The characters were authentic, even though many were thoroughly unlikable. Odessa's story drew me right through to the end. Great ending!

from pinkcrayon99

Whew! This is a book that is heavy on the heart. We grow up with the main speaker and voice of the book, Odessa. We are with her from her first memory of her grandmama dying when she (Odessa) was three years old until her life comes full circle when she approximately thirteen years old. We enjoy ...

from Bookgeek68

Everything I expected