

Not My Daughter : An Absolutely Heart-breaking Page-turner
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Anna's hands tense on Alice and she hesitates. In that endless pause, I see all I need to know. She doesn't want to give Alice to me - not now, and not ever. And part of me doesn't even blame her...
Milly always dreamed of being a mother. Adopted herself, she has always imagined a powerful intimate connection with a child of her own. So when she and her husband Matt are told they can't have children, her dreams are shattered.
But then their loved ones offer the ultimate gift - Milly's best friend Anna and Matt's brother Jack will be donors so that Milly can carry a child and finally have a chance to be a mother. And with everyone accepting and open, Milly believes that nothing could go wrong.
Except none of the four people involved are prepared for the feelings that will threaten their most important relationships as their precious, longed-for daughter Alice grows up...
But when Alice turns four, she receives a heartbreaking diagnosis. And the four people who love her best will have to decide what it means to be a parent, and to make decisions with far-reaching and devastating consequences... for Alice, and for themselves.
A powerful, heart-breaking novel guaranteed to make you cry, for fans of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain, and Gracie's Secret.
What readers are saying about Not My Daughter
'This book had me crying so badly. It broke my heart, never has any book been able to just wipe me out with such gut-wrenching sadness. A book of love, loss, and loyalty... BEAUTIFULLY DONE.' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars
'An amazing and gut wrenching emotional story... So powerful... An emotional unforgettable book. I literally absorbed this book in one night. One beautiful written story of compelling motherly love.' Gwendalyn Books, 5 stars
'Heartbreaking... Trust me on this: this book is one you don't want to miss.' Goodreads reviewer
'The complexities of the situation are written in a truly beautiful, insightful way... Not My Daughterreally stands out in terms of... how such an emotive, raw situation can also be turned into something kind of beautiful... It was real, and brutal, and heartbreaking, but it was honest, which made it all the most devastating to read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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- Book formatPaperback
- Fiction/nonfictionFiction
- GenreLiterature & Fiction
- Publication dateMay, 2019
- Pages330
- EditionStandard Edition
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'THE book of the year!... I don't think I have ever cried as much... heart-breaking and unputdownable... To say this story is a five-star read is an understatement. There are not enough stars in the world to show how much this book has touched me.' Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews
My darling girl, you lie so still, lashes fanning your cheeks, golden hair spread across your pillow. You're so beautiful my heart aches. Your breath is so soft I can barely hear it, but at least I can see the steady rise and fall of your chest, every breath a promise. You're still here. I've still got you. For now.
Milly has always dreamed of being a mother. Adopted, she longs for a powerful connection with a child of her own. So, when she and her husband Matt are told they can't have children, she's heartbroken.
Milly can barely believe it when her best friend and Matt's brother offer to be donors. With everyone accepting and open, Milly believes nothing could go wrong.
But none of the four are prepared for their feelings when Milly gives birth to beautiful baby Alice.
Then, when Alice is still a little girl, she receives a devastating diagnosis. Milly's whole world falls apart, and each of them is forced to face what it means to be a parent, and make impossible choices... for themselves, and for Alice.
An unputdownable, heart-breaking, but ultimately uplifting story about the power of love and the true meaning of family. Fans of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain, and Gracie's Secret will never forget Not My Daughter.
'This book had me crying so badly. It broke my heart, never has any book been able to just wipe me out with such gut-wrenching sadness. A book of love, loss, and loyalty... BEAUTIFULLY DONE.' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars
'An amazing and gut wrenching emotional story... An emotional unforgettable book. I literally absorbed this book in one night. One beautiful written story of compelling motherly love.' Gwendalyn Books, 5 stars
'This is one of the best books I've ever read... no exaggeration... Wish there were more stars to give it... Amazing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
Anna's hands tense on Alice and she hesitates. In that endless pause, I see all I need to know. She doesn't want to give Alice to me - not now, and not ever. And part of me doesn't even blame her...
Milly always dreamed of being a mother. Adopted herself, she has always imagined a powerful intimate connection with a child of her own. So when she and her husband Matt are told they can't have children, her dreams are shattered.
But then their loved ones offer the ultimate gift - Milly's best friend Anna and Matt's brother Jack will be donors so that Milly can carry a child and finally have a chance to be a mother. And with everyone accepting and open, Milly believes that nothing could go wrong.
Except none of the four people involved are prepared for the feelings that will threaten their most important relationships as their precious, longed-for daughter Alice grows up...
But when Alice turns four, she receives a heartbreaking diagnosis. And the four people who love her best will have to decide what it means to be a parent, and to make decisions with far-reaching and devastating consequences... for Alice, and for themselves.
A powerful, heart-breaking novel guaranteed to make you cry, for fans of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain, and Gracie's Secret.
What readers are saying about Not My Daughter
'This book had me crying so badly. It broke my heart, never has any book been able to just wipe me out with such gut-wrenching sadness. A book of love, loss, and loyalty... BEAUTIFULLY DONE.' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars
'An amazing and gut wrenching emotional story... So powerful... An emotional unforgettable book. I literally absorbed this book in one night. One beautiful written story of compelling motherly love.' Gwendalyn Books, 5 stars
'Heartbreaking... Trust me on this: this book is one you don't want to miss.' Goodreads reviewer
'The complexities of the situation are written in a truly beautiful, insightful way... Not My Daughterreally stands out in terms of... how such an emotive, raw situation can also be turned into something kind of beautiful... It was real, and brutal, and heartbreaking, but it was honest, which made it all the most devastating to read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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