Secret Daughter
by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 52.7K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 339 pages.
About Secret Daughter
Somer's life is everything she imagined it would be — she's newly married and has started her career as a physician in San Francisco — until she makes the devastating discovery she never will be able to have children.The same year in India, a poor mother makes the heartbreaking choice to save her newborn daughter's life by giving her away. It is a decision that will haunt Kavita for the rest of her life, and cause a ripple effect that travels across the world and back again.Asha, adopted out of a Mumbai orphanage, is the child that binds the destinies of these two women. We follow both families, invisibly connected until Asha's journey of self-discovery leads her back to India.Compulsively readable and deeply touching, SECRET DAUGHTER is a story of the unforeseen ways in which our choices and families affect our lives, and the indelible power of love in all its many forms.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Shilpi Somaya Gowda |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 339 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 52,734 |
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What genre is Secret Daughter?
Secret Daughter is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Secret Daughter worth reading?
Based on 52.7K reader ratings, Secret Daughter has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Secret Daughter?
Secret Daughter has 339 pages.
Who wrote Secret Daughter?
Secret Daughter was written by Shilpi Somaya Gowda. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for Secret Daughter?
The ISBN-13 for Secret Daughter is 9780061922310.0.
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