Three Little Words

A Memoir

By: Ashley Rhodes-Courter

Narrated by: Ashley Rhodes-Courter

Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent nine years of her life in 14 different foster homes. As her mother spirals out of control, Ashley is left clinging to an unpredictable, dissolving relationship, all the while getting pulled deeper and deeper into the foster-care system. In this inspiring, unforgettable memoir, Ashley finds the courage to succeed - and in doing so, discovers the power of her own voice.©2008 Ashley Rhodes-Courter (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

THANK YOU!!!

I read this book when it first came out in 2008. It was a class assignment to read every week and I just in 8th grade. This book spoke to me! Not because I had a similar story, but for a reason I wouldn't learn until much later in life. I am now 24 and have a longing to be a foster and foster-adopt parent. I never thought it would be the path my life would take, but Ashley's books have solidified my goals of fostering. Thank you for sharing your story, your books have truly shaped my perspective and goals throughout my life.

Different

I thought it was a pretty good book and recommend others to try reading it, it makes you think about what's happening to the world and what other people have to go through even if they have already had a rough life👍

An Amazing Story

Being a foster parent and in the process of adoption myself, it made things & actions more understandable.
An amazing story of strength, struggles and finally prevailing love . Couldn't put this story down !

I was hooked from the start

💘 the story. Many sad and exciting parts. Thank you for sharing ur story with the world.

Too Sad to be true

If you love children you can do more.CASA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS YOU C AS N MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD'S LIFE.

awesome

Loved it. This book shed some insight to the troubling behaviors of our foster daughter.

Heartbreaking and motivating

Ashley’s story is told very well. There are so many parts of the story will motivate you to want to be a part of creating change in the foster care system.

Thank you for sharing your experience!

I chose to read this book because it really jumped out at me, and I have always wondered what is it like for someone in the foster care? Now I know, it is not all roses and sunshine, and I felt that we were with you the entire way, so well written and you can tell it’s pure from the heart. Thank you for sharing your story, it brought tears to my eyes in many places, and I could not put it down.

Insight into the broken system that is our “Protective Services”

This book is a great read/listen for anyone wanting to have a better understanding of our country’s child welfare system, how broken it is and the damage caused to our children brought into it. I believe we all have a role in caring for these kiddos.

Sad & beautiful

I work in foster care and this book hit home to things we try to prevent. It was eye opening and heart breaking. Even working in the system? It’s jarring to be reminded of the things children keep to themselves; her thought processes was just one thing. Thank you for sharing your story.