The Tribes of Palos Verdes, Joy Nicholson
The Tribes of Palos Verdes, Joy Nicholson
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The Tribes of Palos Verdes

Author: Joy Nicholson

Narrator: Jorjeana Marie

Unabridged: 5 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/21/2016

Synopsis

Medina Mason is a defiant, awkward newcomer to the affluent beach community of Palos Verdes, California. As her parents' marriage disintegrates and her beloved brother falls prey to the temptations of drugs and the lunacy of their mother, Medina surfs to survive, finding a bitter solace in the rough comfort of the waves. This is the moving story of growing up "different," of the love between siblings, and of one girl's power to save herself.

About The Author

Joy Nicholson was born in Wisconsin and then moved to Palos Verdes, California when she was in kindergarten. She and her brother Jay grew up surrounded by a difficult family life. Much of her family life is reflected throughout her debut novel, The Tribes of Palos Verdes.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alisha Marie on April 09, 2010

If you look at cover of the hardcover version of The Tribes of Palos Verdes you would probably think that it's about a girl who surfs with guys. Yes, there are guys in this book and yes, the main character, Medina, does surf, it goes much more deeper than that. Medina uses surfing as an outlet to es......more

Goodreads review by Jenneffer on June 10, 2010

I picked this up from a free shelf in a doctor's office. From the cover, and the jacket description, it seemed like it would be an easy beach read. How pleasantly surprised i was to discover a beautiful coming of age novel to rival the likes of 'the outsiders' or 'the heart is a lonely hunter.' That......more

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