Author: Patricia Richardson

Synopsis:

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 heart breaker 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.



Reviews:

ARC Book club Inc.

Wow! I have been reading some good books lately...here's another one. Patricia Richardson is one of many authors I recently met at a literary event. The beautiful picture of a black princess on the cover of "A Place For Ida" made me question her about her book. Ultimately I took the book home and read it in one day. Ida is the youngest of five brothers and sisters who live in South Carolina. Their father James abandons the family for another woman and mother Harriet quickly becomes a bitter woman. After a family tragedy her bitterness towards young Ida (who resembles her father) increases and Harriet leaves her children behind with their religious grandmother Carrie, and heads for New York. Ida is left to come of age not ever knowing her father, and wondering why her family does not seem to love her. This story tells of racism, religion, rape, pregnancy, love, sex and forgiveness. With likable characters such as Billy, Ida's older boyfriend and grandma Carrie your heart will embrace this story and experience the highs and lows along with Ida as she walks the lonely road to find A Place For Ida.

Christal “Chris” - Baltimore MD.

I have read this book twice and I love it. I could not put the book down it was great. I really wish I could see "A Place for Ida" on film-b/c I believe that this book will make a great movie. It is suspenseful, erotic, thrilling, and exciting. I would recommend this book to everyone. Great Job.

“Khali” - Baltimore MD.

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!!!!!