A review by lauturec06
Ordinary Light: A Memoir by Tracy K. Smith

4.0

I remember reading the prologue of this book for my college Research Writing class, and being insta rly captivated by Smith’s writing. Eventually finishing this book, Ordinary Light certainly did not disappoint. Smith articulated her life’s moments, from adolescence to adulthood, so well I could envision myself with her growing up in Fairfield, CA. Although I felt a bit lost in her prose at times, Smith effortlessly captures the peaks and pitfalls of a relationship between mother and daughter.