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The Reluctant Daughter follows Lydia Pinkowitz, a feminist scholar and lesbian, as she strives to share her life's truth with her mother, Doris. Years of longing for acceptance clash with Lydia’s pursuit of an honest existence. When Doris falls gravely ill, Lydia faces a profound choice: attempt one final reconciliation or let the relationship end. The book explores the complexities of motherhood, sexuality, and the hope for connection in a candid, personal narrative.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Lesléa Newman
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