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Family Family
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Summary and Study Guide
Overview
Family Family (2024) is a novel by Laurie Frankel. The novel follows India Allwood from her teens into adulthood as she chases her dream of becoming a Broadway star. Through India’s story, Frankel explores the challenges and joys of blending biological and adoptive families, as well as modern parenthood. In addition to her novels, Frankel’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, People Magazine, Lit Hub, and The Sydney Morning Herald, among other publications. She won the Washington State Book Award and the Endeavor Award. Her works have been translated into over 25 languages and adapted for film and television.
This guide uses the 2024 Holt and Co. e-book edition.
Content Warning: The book and guide contain discussion stereotypes of and biases against adopted children and families, childhood trauma, and bullying.
Plot Summary
The novel alternates between a past plot about India Allwood’s youth and a present-day plot about her life with her family. When India Allwood is a teenager and sees Guys and Dolls for the first time, she knows she is destined to become an actor. In high school, she’s never cast for the musical because she can’t sing well, but when she meets Unlock all 59 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
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