Somebody's Daughter: The International Bestseller and an Amazon.com book of 2021

Description: Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford One of the most prominent voices of her generation debuts with an extraordinarily powerful memoir: the story of a childhood defined by the ever looming absence of her incarcerated father and the path we must take to both honour and overcome our origins. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ashley Fords prose is glass: so clear, sharp and smooth that the reader sees, in vivid focus, her complicated childhood, brilliant mind, and golden heart. The gravity and urgency of Somebodys Daughter anchored me to my chair and slowed my heartbeat, like no book has since Toni Morrisons The Bluest Eye. - Glennon Doyle, author of UntamedFor as long as she could remember, Ashley has put her father on a pedestal. Despite having only vague memories of seeing him face-to-face, she believes hes the only person in the entire world who understands her. She thinks she understands him too. Hes sensitive like her, an artist, and maybe even just as afraid of the dark. Shes certain that one day theyll be reunited again, and shell finally feel complete. There are just a few problems: hes in prison, and she doesnt know w hat he did to end up there.Through poverty, puberty, and a fraught relationship with her mother, Ashley returns to her image of her father for hope and encouragement. In her search for unconditional love, Ashley begins dating a boy her mother hates; when the relationship turns sour, he assaults her. Still reeling from the rape, which she keeps secret from her family, Ashley finally finds out why her father is in prison. And thats where the story really begins.Somebodys Daughter steps into the world of growing up a poor Black girl in America, exploring how isolating and complex such a childhood can be. As Ashley battles her body and her environment, she provides a poignant coming-of-age recollection that speaks to finding the threads between who you are and what you were born into, and the complicated familial love that often binds them. Author Biography Ashley C. Ford hosts The Chronicles of Now podcast where she has featured Lisa Taddeo, Curtis Sittenfeld and more. She also co-hosts The HBO companion podcast Lovecraft Country Radio. Ford has written or guest-edited for The Guardian, ELLE, BuzzFeed, OUT Magazine, Slate, Teen Vogue, New York Magazine, Allure, Marie Claire, The New York Times, Netflix Queue, Domino, Cup of Jo and various other web and print publications. She lives in Indiana with her husband, Kelly Stacy, who is also a writer and their chocolate lab Astro Renegade Ford-Stacy. Review Ashley C. Fords wrenchingly brilliant memoir Somebodys Daughter is truly a classic in the making. Fords writing is so richly observed and so suffused with love and yearning that I kept forgetting to breathe while reading it. - John Green, author of The Fault in Our StarsSomebodys Daughter takes the idea of a coming-of-age story and smashes it on its head. A masterpiece of acceptance and exploration, of growth and forgiveness, and - maybe most importantly of all - learning how not to forgive. This is a story of boundaries and looking back on w hat has happened with a kind but understanding eye. Ashley C. Fords talent is on full display, as is her heart. - Isaac Fitzgerald, author of How to Be a PirateAshley C. Ford went deep into the well of herself and her history and came back to the light with the book now in your hands. A piercing interrogation of who we are and who we are to the people laying claim to us, Somebodys Daughter is hard-earned storytelling, yes, but also an opportunity for each of us to illuminate the ties that bind, entangle and connect us to one another. - Saeed Jones, author of How We Fight for Our LivesAshley C. Ford is not just a beautiful writer, she is a brilliant, thoughtful and compassionate writer. The book is an achingly honest account of a complicated childhood. There is heartache and grief but above all Somebodys Daughter is the portrait of someone determined to love deeply and to love well. Someone determined to honor the person they are meant to be. Someone with the cleareyed courage and kindness to tell their story in service of a greater truth. We are so lucky Ashley chooses to share her wisdom with the world. I havent stopped thinking about this book since I closed it and neither will you. - Aminatou Sow, coauthor of Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close Promotional From one of the most powerful voices of her generation: the story of a childhood defined by race, poverty and a father in prison Long Description One of the most prominent voices of her generation debuts with an extraordinarily powerful memoir: the story of a childhood defined by the ever looming absence of her incarcerated father and the path we must take to both honour and overcome our origins. Ashley Fords prose is glass: so clear, sharp and smooth that the reader sees, in vivid focus, her complicated childhood, brilliant mind, and golden heart. The gravity and urgency of Somebodys Daughter anchored me to my chair and slowed my heartbeat, like no book has since Toni Morrisons The Bluest Eye . - Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed For as long as she could remember, Ashley has put her father on a pedestal. Despite having only vague memories of seeing him face-to-face, she believes hes the only person in the entire world who understands her. She thinks she understands him too. Hes sensitive like her, an artist, and maybe even just as afraid of the dark. Shes certain that one day theyll be reunited again, and shell finally feel complete. There are just a few problems: hes in prison, and she doesnt know w hat he did to end up there. Through poverty, puberty, and a fraught relationship with her mother, Ashley returns to her image of her father for hope and encouragement. In her search for unconditional love, Ashley begins dating a boy her mother hates; when the relationship turns sour, he assaults her. Still reeling from the rape, which she keeps secret from her family, Ashley finally finds out why her father is in prison. And thats where the story really begins. Somebodys Daughter steps into the world of growing up a poor Black girl in America, exploring how isolating and complex such a childhood can be. As Ashley battles her body and her environment, she provides a poignant coming-of-age recollection that speaks to finding the threads between who you are and what you were born into, and the complicated familial love that often binds them. Review Text Ashley C. Fords wrenchingly brilliant memoir Somebodys Daughter is truly a classic in the making. Fords writing is so richly observed and so suffused with love and yearning that I kept forgetting to breathe while reading it. - John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars Somebodys Daughter takes the idea of a coming-of-age story and smashes it on its head. A masterpiece of acceptance and exploration, of growth and forgiveness, and - maybe most importantly of all - learning how not to forgive. This is a story of boundaries and looking back on w hat has happened with a kind but understanding eye. Ashley C. Fords talent is on full display, as is her heart. - Isaac Fitzgerald, author of How to Be a Pirate Ashley C. Ford went deep into the well of herself and her history and came back to the light with the book now in your hands. A piercing interrogation of who we are and who we are to the people laying claim to us, Somebodys Daughter is hard-earned storytelling, yes, but also an opportunity for each of us to illuminate the ties that bind, entangle and connect us to one another. - Saeed Jones, author of How We Fight for Our Lives Ashley C. Ford is not just a beautiful writer, she is a brilliant, thoughtful and compassionate writer. The book is an achingly honest account of a complicated childhood. There is heartache and grief but above all Somebodys Daughter is the portrait of someone determined to love deeply and to love well. Someone determined to honor the person they are meant to be. Someone with the cleareyed courage and kindness to tell their story in service of a greater truth. We are so lucky Ashley chooses to share her wisdom with the world. I havent stopped thinking about this book since I closed it and neither will you. - Aminatou Sow, coauthor of Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close Details ISBN1786581299 Year 2021 ISBN-10 1786581299 ISBN-13 9781786581297 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2021-06-01 UK Release Date 2021-06-01 Author Ashley C. Ford Pages 224 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-06-01 Imprint Manilla Press Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd Subtitle The International Bestseller and an Amazon.com book of 2021 DEWEY 305.488960730092 Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-08-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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