Searching for Birdie

By: Donna Davis Lewis

Narrated by: Phylicia Wissa

Over 64,000 black women are missing in the United States. This is the story of one of them.

Birdie Daniels has been missing for 25 years. She drove away from her husband and daughter in a brand new Chevy Camaro to visit friends in New Orleans. Neither she nor the car were ever seen again. Birdie disappeared just as she was experiencing the happiness that had always eluded her. Her daughter, Carli, is the only one who truly believes her mother is still alive, and she is determined to find her.

With the help of a brilliant and driven private detective, Carli embarks on a search that will answer many questions about her mother and change her own life forever.

This novel begins in New Orleans in the 1980s and continues to present day Houston, Texas. Carli learns of her mother's complicated and tragic past, and comes to appreciate the great love affair of her parents just as she is falling deeply in love.

Searching for Birdie addresses colorism, sexism, racism, LGBTQ prejudice, and the joys and limitations of true love while telling the story of a daughter's journey to the truth.

©2022 Donna Davis Lewis (P)2023 Donna Davis Lewis

Wow, I couldn't stop listening to this book!

I was definitely surprised all the way listening to this book. It really opened my eyes on a lot of things that I never thought about, especially all the pain and suffering people go through in their daily lives but you don't always see that on the outside. The stories were very captivating. Bravo to the author for writing this fantastic novel!

Interesting mystery with soul

This books has well developed characters and suspense in the search for Birdie. Birdie’s daughter, Carli’s love for her mom and spirit I’m never give up is true love.
The narrator was also quite good.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and believe you would too.

Amazing Great Book

This book is interesting and full of a lot of learning. When one start reading the book you would not feel like putting the book down. It takes you on a journey and with curiosity and excitement one wants to see the end of it. It is very rich with suspense which makes you want to keep reading until you get answers to all the questions. I related with the characters in the book there by having a fun ride through the book.

Power of One's Identity

This book really drives home the value of a person.

Within the storyline, the main character's story is shared through childhood, desire, pain, heartache, and true love. The development of the main character is wonderfully portrayed and is strengthened as the story continues.

Hard to hear some of the true-to-life portrayals presented in the storyline...it draws you in and will open your eyes to reality.

Content for more mature audiences is recommended. Great for true crime reads!!

Great story exploring a topical theme

Not only does this book have a good storyline it also explores the current theme of black women that go missing and how difficult it is to navigate your way through officialdom to make any progress.