Family Tree
Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on October 30, 2007, is a reprint edition comprising 400 pages. This novel explores the complexities of family and the choices individuals face during crises. The story centers on Dana Clarke, who has always yearned for a stable home life. As she prepares to welcome her first child with her husband, whose lineage traces back to the Mayflower, her joy is overshadowed by unexpected revelations about her daughter’s heritage.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of identity and family dynamics, as Dana embarks on a poignant journey to uncover the truth behind her child’s appearance. The book addresses significant topics such as family life and the experiences of African American and Black individuals, providing a rich backdrop for the unfolding drama. Family Tree invites readers to reflect on the nature of belonging and the impact of heritage on personal relationships.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER• A superbly crafted novel, Family Tree asks penetrating questions about family and the choices people make in times of crisis.
“Family Tree is warm, rich, textured, and impossible to put down.”
—Nora Roberts
For as long as she can remember, Dana Clarke has longed for the stability of home and family. Now she has married a man she adores, whose heritage can be traced back to the Mayflower, 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, and in addition, unmistakably African-American in appearance. Dana’s determination to discover the truth about her baby’s heritage becomes a shocking, poignant journey.
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