Little Black Girl Lost, Keith Lee Johnson
Little Black Girl Lost, Keith Lee Johnson
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Little Black Girl Lost

Author: Keith Lee Johnson

Narrator: Beresford Bennett, Alan Bennett

Unabridged: 9 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/06/2008


Synopsis

Acclaimed author Keith Lee Johnson ascended the Black Expressions best-seller list with this riveting novel. Set in 1950s New Orleans, Little Black Girl Lost is a powerful tale filled with sex, greed, and the explosive political and social climates of an America long gone. Fifteen-year-old beauty Johnnie Wise lives her life devoted to God. But her innocence is shattered when her mother, who has been a prostitute for years, sells Johnnie's body to lecherous insurance man Earl Shamus.

About Keith Lee Johnson

Keith Lee Johnson is the author of more than six novels, including the Little Black Girl Lost series. Prior to his writing career, Johnson attended Owens Community College and served in the United States Air Force. He resides in Toledo, Ohio.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cheryl on January 30, 2024

2nd Read I really enjoyed the first book to this series. The story was believable, the characters were fully developed, and the storyline was interesting. Johnnie, the main character, is young, but she is fierce, and I am looking forward to seeing how she handles the streets of New Orleans. The audio......more

Goodreads review by Chelle on August 12, 2012

This book was an excellent read depicting the story of many African-American women throughout history who have believed that they only had one tool to survival. It is emotionally moving as you reflect on ancestral history and the victories we've won and the challenges we've overcome. It keeps you wo......more

Goodreads review by Meggan on September 23, 2016

Could not put this book down...finished it today and what can I say...Keith Lee Johnson knows how to tell a story...I think everyone can relate to at least one thing in this book and if not are able to empathize with the protagonist.......more

Goodreads review by Nardsbaby on January 04, 2009

Introspections Early 1950's in New Orleans we have a budding beauty Little Miss Johnnie "Wise" her very name is golden, and no one has yet to realize that this little miss is more than a sight for sore eyes! With a heart pure as gold, and a voice filled with praise Miss Wise is a child of God, and al......more

Goodreads review by Donna on December 20, 2013

It was a good read. I love how it keep me on my toes through the whole book. I kind of knew at some point what was going to happen. I just wish i knew it was a seires. Now I have to wait until the other books come in.But like i said all in all i love the book.......more