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A review by ramonamead
Shadow Daughter: A Memoir of Estrangement by Harriet Brown
5.0
This book resonated with every cell in my body. If you have never experienced or considered family estrangement, much of what the author has to say may be difficult to understand. The research Brown has done, along with other studies she cites throughout the book, is enlightening and comforting to those of us who come from families dealing with estrangement.
Brown shares the story of her own estrangement from her mother with honesty and grace. I can only imagine how painful yet cathartic it was for her to complete this book. Her personal anecdotes are woven with research and interviews, which come together to create a heart wrenching story, as well as an excellent resource for others.
I will return to this book again and again for strategies on handling family trauma, as well as reassurance that my family and I are not alone in our pain.
Many thanks to NetGalley for my advanced copy, which I received in exchange for my honest review.
Brown shares the story of her own estrangement from her mother with honesty and grace. I can only imagine how painful yet cathartic it was for her to complete this book. Her personal anecdotes are woven with research and interviews, which come together to create a heart wrenching story, as well as an excellent resource for others.
I will return to this book again and again for strategies on handling family trauma, as well as reassurance that my family and I are not alone in our pain.
Many thanks to NetGalley for my advanced copy, which I received in exchange for my honest review.