About the book
The sharp and surprising true story of a woman who finally sets out to understand her past, and the mother she had one day hoped to forget. Full of unexpected twists and unbelievable revelations, American Daughter is an immersive memoir that will have you on the edge of your seat to the very last page.
For years, Stephanie Plymale, successful CEO and interior designer, kept
her past a fiercely guarded secret. Only her husband knew that her
childhood was fraught with every imaginable hardship: neglect, hunger, poverty,
homelessness, truancy, foster homes, a harrowing lack of medical care, and
worse. Stephanie, in turn, knew very little about the past of her mother, who
was in and out of jails and psych wards for most of Stephanie's formative
years. All this changed when a series of shocking revelations forced Stephanie
to revisit her tortured past and revise the meaning of every aspect of her
compromised childhood.
American Daughter is
the extraordinary true story of a young girl growing up on the wrong side of
the American Dream. Stephanie has slept in blankets on the floor of crowded
apartments, lived in the back seat of a car with her siblings, and spent
decades looking over her shoulder at a mother who might just as easily hug or
harm her. American Daughter is at once a moving account of a troubled
mother-daughter relationship and a meditation on resilience, transcendence, and
ultimately, redemption.
Editions of American Daughter
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780063054349
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063054356
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The sharp and surprising true story of a woman who finally sets out to understand her past, and the mother she had one day hoped to forget. Full of unexpected twists and unbelievable revelations, American Daughter is an immersive memoir that will have you on the edge of your seat to the very last page.
For years, Stephanie Plymale, successful CEO and interior designer, kept
her past a fiercely guarded secret. Only her husband knew that her
childhood was fraught with every imaginable hardship: neglect, hunger, poverty,
homelessness, truancy, foster homes, a harrowing lack of medical care, and
worse. Stephanie, in turn, knew very little about the past of her mother, who
was in and out of jails and psych wards for most of Stephanie's formative
years. All this changed when a series of shocking revelations forced Stephanie
to revisit her tortured past and revise the meaning of every aspect of her
compromised childhood.
American Daughter is
the extraordinary true story of a young girl growing up on the wrong side of
the American Dream. Stephanie has slept in blankets on the floor of crowded
apartments, lived in the back seat of a car with her siblings, and spent
decades looking over her shoulder at a mother who might just as easily hug or
harm her. American Daughter is at once a moving account of a troubled
mother-daughter relationship and a meditation on resilience, transcendence, and
ultimately, redemption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Daughter about?
The sharp and surprising true story of a woman who finally sets out to understand her past, and the mother she had one day hoped to forget. Full of unexpected twists and unbelievable revelations, American Daughter is an immersive memoir that will have you on the edge of your seat to the very last page.
For years, Stephanie Plymale, successful CEO and interior designer, kept
her past a fiercely guarded secret. Only her husband knew that her
childhood was fraught with every imaginable hardship: neglect, hunger, poverty,
homelessness, truancy, foster homes, a harrowing lack of medical care, and
worse. Stephanie, in turn, knew very little about the past of her mother, who
was in and out of jails and psych wards for most of Stephanie's formative
years. All this changed when a series of shocking revelations forced Stephanie
to revisit her tortured past and revise the meaning of every aspect of her
compromised childhood.
American Daughter is
the extraordinary true story of a young girl growing up on the wrong side of
the American Dream. Stephanie has slept in blankets on the floor of crowded
apartments, lived in the back seat of a car with her siblings, and spent
decades looking over her shoulder at a mother who might just as easily hug or
harm her. American Daughter is at once a moving account of a troubled
mother-daughter relationship and a meditation on resilience, transcendence, and
ultimately, redemption.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in American Daughter?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of American Daughter?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063054349
Who is/are the Author/s of the book American Daughter?
Elissa Wald, Stephanie Thornton Plymale
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
American Daughter is available as paperback(ISBN 9780063054349) and ebook(ISBN 9780063054356)
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