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Everywhere hailed as a novel of rare beauty and power, White Oleander tells the unforgettable story of Ingrid, a brilliant poet imprisoned for murder, and her daughter, Astrid, whose odyssey through a series of Los Angeles foster homes-each its own universe, with its own laws, its own dangers, its own hard lessons to be learned-becomes a redeeming and surprising journey of self-discovery.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Fitch, Janet
- ISBN: 9780316284950
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 8.10 x 1.30
- Number Of Pages: 464
- Publication Year: 2000
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How do you navigate foster care while your mother's in jail?
Hunter S. - 4 years 9 months agoAfter her mother commits a terrible crime, teenage Astrid is placed in a series of foster homes, each one with its own set of problems. Her cold, cynical mother Ingrid attempts to give her instructions for life from jail through a series of letters, but the reader watches Astrid develop her own personality and points of view as she navigates the unpredictable and often cruel foster care system. Astrid somehow manages to break free of her controlling and manipulative mother, and in doing so, she becomes strong and capable in ways her mother cannot understand. Janet Fitch manages to create a well-rounded, intelligent female protagonist with this novel -- something the literary world could use more of. Fitch also writes with a beautifully poetic voice, speaking of tragedy with detail and delicacy. I can honestly say that White Oleander is one of the best works of fiction I have encountered. It was both a pleasure and an experience to read.
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Insightful Journey
Laura T. - 5 years 5 months agoA very mindful insight into the mother-daughter familial dynamics of the story's life circumstances. I experienced a wide range of thoughts and emotions which is exactly what an excellently written story should generate. #SpringPicks
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Thought provoking
Alyse H. - 6 years 4 months agoA wonderful portrayal of a young girls journey through the foster care system and finding herself through various experiences.
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Ever changing journey
Crydtaly R. - 6 years 4 months agoI absolutely love this book, I rent this book when I was in middle School and felt so connected to all the characters. I recently read it, I grabbed a more understanding of each character. Astrid reminded me of myself growing up. This book truly helped my soul it's a must-read. This book will take you along Astrid's journey from all aspects. The will to survive and overcoming the numbness.
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Read this if you’re into art , free thinking , psychology and the abstract .
Emily G. - 6 years 5 months agoThis book is magical in a morbid way . The coming of age a girl who was raised so free and then caged by her mother’s actions . The way she navigates through each family she encounters and the things she learns along the way is inspiring and interesting to watch . Astrid is such a beautiful complex character . I would recommend this book to anyone .