Somebody's Daughter

Name: Somebody's Daughter
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786581273
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The International Bestseller and an Amazon.com book of 2021

By Ashley C Ford

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Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C Ford is a powerful memoir exploring the author's childhood and young adulthood. It delves into themes of family, identity, and resilience, capturing the complexity of growing up with an incarcerated parent. Ford reflects on her journey to understanding her own story, with poignant insights and emotional depth.
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Enjoy this memoir for its candid exploration of identity, family dynamics, and resilience. Readers who appreciate introspective narratives that reveal personal growth amidst adversity will find this book both touching and thought-provoking, as it navigates the complexities of growing up with an incarcerated parent.

Somebody's Daughter

From one of the most powerful voices of her generation: the story of a childhood defined by race, poverty and a father in prison.

From one of the most powerful voices of her generation: the story of a childhood defined by race, poverty and a father in prison

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Beautifully written, searingly honest, and deeply affecting ... when the book ended, I only wanted more' - Roxane Gay

'The gravity and urgency anchored me to my chair and slowed my heartbeat. Ford is a writer for the ages, and Somebody's Daughter will be a book of the year' - Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed

'Truly a classic in the making' - John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars

An Oprah book

Throughout her adolescence, Ashley Ford doesn't know how to deal with the worries that keep her up at night. If only she could turn to her father for his advice and support. But he's in prison, and she doesn't know what he did to end up there. After being raped by her ex-boyfriend, Ashley desperately searches for her sense of self. Then, her grandmother reveals the truth about her father's incarceration... and Ashley's world is turned upside down.

Ashley embarks on a powerful journey to find the connections between who she is and what she was born into, discovering that, however much we might try to untether ourselves from a painful past, the ties that bind families together are the strongest ones of all.

'A heart-wrenching coming-of-age story' - Time

'Her coming-of-age story gets at how to both acknowledge and break away from what we're born into' - Cosmopolitan

'A beautiful, delicate memoir... a journey toward true and powerful selfhood' - Elle

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Ashley C. Ford's Somebody's Daughter is heralded as an insightful and raw memoir, praised for its honest and vivacious prose. It captures Ford’s journey of growth amidst challenges, showcasing her vulnerability and strength, particularly highlighting her relationships with family. The book is celebrated as a powerful narrative of identity and resilience, resonating deeply with readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786581273

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manilla Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 224

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Ashley C Ford Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Ashley C. Ford hosts The Chronicles of Now podcast where she has featured Lisa Taddeo, Curtis Sittenfeld and more. She also co-hosts The HBO companion podcast Lovecraft Country Radio. Ford has written or guest-edited for The Guardian, ELLE, BuzzFeed, OUT Magazine, Slate, Teen Vogue, New York Magazine, Allure, Marie Claire, The New York Times, Netflix Queue, Domino, Cup of Jo and various other web and print publications. She lives in Indiana with her husband, Kelly Stacy, who is also a writer and their chocolate lab Astro Renegade Ford-Stacy.