Family Tree
Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky, published by Doubleday in 2007, is a first edition novel that spans 358 pages. The story follows Dana Clarke, who yearns for the stability of home and family after a challenging childhood. As she prepares to welcome her first child with her husband from a prominent New England family, her joy turns to turmoil when their daughter is born with noticeable African American traits. This unexpected reality leads Dana’s husband to question her fidelity, prompting Dana to embark on a journey to uncover her father’s identity and explore her family’s heritage.
Readers will find that Family Tree delves into themes of race, family dynamics, and the impact of personal choices during crises. Dana’s quest for truth not only seeks to mend her fractured relationship but also reveals deep-seated secrets tied to prejudice and fear. This exploration of identity and lineage invites reflection on the complexities of familial bonds and societal perceptions. The novel presents a poignant narrative that resonates with contemporary issues, making it a significant addition to the genre of psychological fiction.
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Dana Clarke has always longed for the stability of home and family—her own childhood was not an easy one. Now she has married a man she adores who is from a prominent New England family, and she is about to give birth to their first child. But what should be the happiest day of her life becomes the day her world falls apart. Her daughter is born beautiful and healthy, but no one can help noticing the African American traits in her appearance. Dana’s husband, to her great shock and dismay, begins to worry that people will think Dana has had an affair.
The only way to repair the damage done is for Dana to track down the father she never knew and to explore the possibility of African American lineage in his family history. Dana’s determination to discover the truth becomes a poignant journey back through her past and her husband’s heritage that unearths secrets rooted in prejudice and fear.
Barbara Delinsky’s Family Tree is an utterly unforgettable novel that asks penetrating questions about race, family, and the choices people make in times of crisis—choices that have profound consequences that can last for generations.
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