The Tribes of Palos Verdes

By: Joy Nicholson

Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie

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.

One of my all time favorite books.

I was assigned this book in highschool and it quickly became on of my favorites. I periodically reread it every few years. This time I tried the audible and wasn't disappointed.

An engrossing tale of a family in strife

Well narrated. Good story about a family in strife, dealing with it, avoiding it, and tragedy. even the surf culture parts were engrossing.

Great and realistic story

I enjoyed reading The Tribes of Palos Verdes. I hate how Sandy is toxic I wished for a better ending but it is still a great book to read. Although I felt my stomach crumbles from sadness as I got to the end

It was dark

I forced myself to listen to the entire book. I just kept thinking "do these people have any clue?" Seeing someone self-destruct in front of your eyes you don't do anything? Ugh

Gut wrenching

Georgina Marie’s performance of the book is the best, most seamless reading of a book I’ve encountered on Audible, making such a powerful story grow in impact. Wow.