Southern Tears of Karma

By Otiti I Uwagbai-Wright

Melissa, the youngest of her siblings, considers herself the black sheep of the family. Her childhood struggles with her weight contribute to low self-esteem, and a poor relationship with her mother makes things worse. Constant comparisons with her siblings leave Melissa emotionally crippled and she cannot find acceptance and self-worth. Momma Bell, Melissa's grandmother, believes the family is cursed and the women will never find true love. Despite her grandmother's beliefs, Melissa is determined to find love and when she does, will do anything to keep it. After several life-changing and traumatic events, Melissa starts to believe Momma Bell is right.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 151147503X
• ISBN13: 9781511475037
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

I read this book in less than two days. An easy read, full of karma.

Southern Tears of Karma by Otiti-Uwagbai- Wright The writer's ability truly played a role in my attachment for Melissa as she pens her tale of the character’s spurned childhood. Creating the youngest character of three, Otiti-Uwagbai-Wright welcomes you into her efficacious perception ensnaring you with Melissa’s ready-made reasons to justify her actions. As the story unfolds I was compelled to keep reading. Melissa’s life mirrored my own during young adulthood consequently creating an emotional attachment to her personal decisions and emotional outcomes. Perhaps that is why I read this book in less than two days which is not the norm for me. I found myself so desperate to side with Melissa that I was biased to her shortcomings. My willingness to overlook her flaws kept me blind to her true life circumstances. Eventually, my moral compass had seen the light of reality but not before she had me so hooked to her drama that I was sad the book ended. This book does not disappoint when it comes to a fast and easy read. I appreciated the twists and turns and every chance encounters with karma. Although I hear there may be a sequel, I can only hope the next assignation with Melissa doesn’t leave me wanting for something only she can have?