Lately I seem to be reading books that really focus on women... not sure why, that just seems to be the way things are going. Secret Daughter is no exception. It's the story of three strong women - Somer, Kavita, and Asha - whose lives are linked in many sad and happy ways.
Somer is a California doctor, married to Krishnan, an Indian man she met in med school. When she learns she can never have children she is devastated, but then Kris' mother suggests they adopt a baby from India, seemingly an answer to their prayers.
Kavita is a poor Indian woman who has already had one daughter ripped from her arms moments after birth. When she gives birth to a second daughter, she makes the long journey to an orphanage in Mumbai to give her a chance at life, rather than hand her over to certain death.
Asha is Kavita's and Somer's child. She has her own journey to make, from being unsure of her heritage and her place in the world, to coming to an understanding of the reasons things happen, and how both of her mothers loved her in their own way.
Secret Daughter is a beautiful story, sad at times, but ultimately uplifting and enlightening. As an adopted person I may have appreciated it in a special way, but I think any reader will thoroughly enjoy it.
Secret Daughter
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