Not My Daughter
Not My Daughter
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Maine • 2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky, a high school principal and mother must navigate personal and community turmoil when a pregnancy pact among close-knit teenage girls, including her own daughter, is revealed. The novel explores themes of motherhood, friendship, and the challenging dynamics of parental roles and teenage independence.
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Review Roundup
Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky has garnered mixed reviews. Readers appreciated its engaging storyline and the exploration of complex mother-daughter relationships, emphasizing themes of love, loyalty, and societal expectations. However, some critiques pointed to predictability and occasional melodrama. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking and heartfelt read.
Who Should Read Not My Daughter?
A reader who enjoys Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky is likely drawn to emotionally charged, family-centered dramas. Fans of Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper or Kristin Hannah's Firefly Lane will appreciate the complex relationships and moral dilemmas that drive the plot.
21,343 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Maine • 2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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