Some consider the number thirteen to be a curse, but for Kori Lynn Frazier Ward, being born the thirteenth child in a sprawling, impoverished family meant inheriting a life tightly bound by survival, extreme isolation, and a deep legacy of trauma. In this deeply moving memoir, Ward pulls back the curtain on a heartbreaking yet resilient childhood, moving like gypsies between the fields of Idaho, California, and Arizona. Led by a fiercely protective but deeply flawed mother and an abusive patriarch, the thirteen Lewis siblings shared cramped rooms, empty pockets, and a heavy, generational silence.Through a raw, deeply honest countdown of her twelve older brothers and sisters—detailing everything from a sibling’s tragic suicide and hidden abuse to the fractured relationships left in the wake of her mother’s death—Ward pieces together a complicated family tree. This poignant narrative explores the complex bonds of sibling love and jealousy, the stark reality of surviving childhood neglect, and the ultimate therapeutic journey required to confront the past and break free from anger.Written with authentic, emotional, and gritty realism, this book offers an unfiltered look into the American working-class underbelly. It stands as a powerful, unforgettable true story of survival, hidden family secrets, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. Scroll up and secure your copy today to discover an extraordinary path from childhood hardship to healing. Read more
