The optimist's daughter
2.5/ 5
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About This Book
The Optimist's Daughter is the story of Laurel, a widow who returns to Mississippi when her father is ill and witnesses his death and funeral. From there, she embarks on a deeply personal journey to explore her past and her family in order to make sense of her future.
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Book Details
First Published
1972
Pages
185 pages
Rating
2.5 / 5
Ratings
2
Editions
17
Publisher
Virago Press Ltd
Language
ENG, UND
Status
Published
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