Family Tree
Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky, published by Harper in 2007, is a contemporary fiction novel that delves into the complexities of family life and identity. With 330 pages, this edition explores the life of Dana Clarke, who seemingly has it all—a loving husband and a baby on the way. However, the birth of her daughter, Lizzie, reveals a shocking secret that threatens to unravel the fabric of their lives.
As the story unfolds, Dana and her husband Hugh grapple with the implications of Lizzie’s unexpected appearance, which raises questions about their lineage and trust. The narrative invites readers to join the Clarke family on a poignant journey to uncover hidden truths about their ancestry and the legacies that shape their identities. Themes of psychological conflict and romance intertwine as the family navigates the fallout from this revelation, prompting reflection on the nature of family bonds and personal history.
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A loving family, a child on the way, and a secret concealed generations ago that will tear their lives apart… ‘The Family Tree’ is issue-led women’s fiction perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult.
Dana Clarke has it all – a husband, Hugh, who she adores, a beautiful home in a wealthy area, and a baby on the way. But, when her daughter, Lizzie, is born, what should be the happiest day of her life turns out to be the moment that her world falls apart.
Lizzie is beautiful, healthy, and black… Born from two white parents, there are only two possibilities: that a distant relative was of African descent, or that Dana has had an affair.
As the Clarke family reel from the shock, accusations are thrown and soon the trust that Dana and Hugh had prided themselves on is slipping away. So begins a poignant journey to uncover the truth about their past, to discover what legacy their ancestors left them. And, as the stability of the Clarke family is torn apart, the reader is forced to ask how much any one of us really knows about our own identity.
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