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Ana Alencar is a single mother who leaves everything behind to start over as a voice‑over actress. Struggling to make ends meet and isolated from family and friends, she pours every ounce of her strength into raising her young daughter, Mara. The two of them swap caretaking roles, with Ana shielding Mara from the difficulties of a new life while Mara’s growing awareness and resilience slowly help Ana find her footing again. The novel follows their interwoven stories as they confront the challenges of immigration, motherhood, and the weight of unspoken family secrets.
Through a delicate blend of humor and heartache, the book explores the bonds that hold a family together amid uncertainty and the limits of love when faced with hardship.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Samuel Park
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