Not My Daughter
by Barbara Delinsky
Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky holds a well received rating of 3.77 out of 5, based on 17.1K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 352 pages.
About Not My Daughter
When Susan Tate's seventeen-year-old daughter, Lily, announces she is pregnant, Susan is stunned. A single mother, she has struggled to do everything right. She sees the pregnancy as an unimaginable tragedy for both Lily and herself. Then comes word of two more pregnancies among high school juniors who happen to be Lily's best friends-and the town turns to talk of a pact. As fingers start pointing, the most ardent criticism is directed at Susan. As principal of the high school, she has always been held up as a role model of hard work and core values. Now her detractors accuse her of being a lax mother, perhaps not worthy of the job of shepherding impressionable students. As Susan struggles with the implications of her daughter's pregnancy, her job, financial independence, and long-fought-for dreams are all at risk. The emotional ties between mothers and daughters are stretched to breaking in this emotionally wrenching story of love and forgiveness. Once again, Barbara Delinsky has given us a powerful novel, one that asks a central question: What does it take to be a good mother?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Barbara Delinsky |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Genres | Fiction, Chick-lit, Romance, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 3.77 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,109 |
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What genre is Not My Daughter?
Not My Daughter is categorized as Fiction, Chick-lit, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Not My Daughter worth reading?
Based on 17.1K reader ratings, Not My Daughter has an average score of 3.77 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Not My Daughter?
Not My Daughter has 352 pages.
Who wrote Not My Daughter?
Not My Daughter was written by Barbara Delinsky. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Not My Daughter?
The ISBN-13 for Not My Daughter is 9780385524990.0.
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