45 pages • 1 hour read
Ashley Rhodes-CourterThree Little Words
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2008A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Ashley Rhodes-Courter’s 2008 memoir Three Little Words recounts her turbulent experiences in the foster care system after being separated from her teenage mother, Lorraine. Moved between various foster homes, some abusive, Ashley struggles to find stability and love. She eventually meets the Courter family, who adopt her, allowing her to find security and gradually build trust and open up to love once again. Topics include child neglect and abuse.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Several reviewers commend Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter for its gripping and heartfelt depiction of life within the foster care system, highlighting the author's resilience and emotional strength. Some critiques point to occasional repetitiveness and a need for deeper exploration of certain themes. Overall, the memoir is praised for its compelling narrative and inspirational message.
Who Should Read Three Little Words?
Readers who appreciate heartfelt memoirs like The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls and A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer will find Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter compelling. This book is ideal for those interested in personal stories of resilience, adoption, and overcoming adversity. Suitable for young adults and adults alike.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
870LBook Details
Relationships: Mothers
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt