Secret Daughter: A Novel

Name: Secret Daughter: A Novel
Rating: 4.692307472229004 (13 reviews)

Shilpi Somaya Gowda

Mar 2010 · Harper Collins

4.7

13 reviews

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368

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“Moving and thought-provoking and informative and imaginative and beautifully executed. What a wonderful story!”
—Mary Jane Clark

“This book is a must for anyone touched by adoption, or India, or the delicate dynamic between adolescent girls and their mothers.”
—Sujata Massey, author of Shimura Trouble

Secret Daughter, a first novel by Shilpi Somaya Gowda, explores powerfully and poignantly the emotional terrain of motherhood, loss, identity, and love through the experiences of two families—one Indian, one American—and the child that binds them together. A masterful work set partially in the Mumbai slums so vividly portrayed in the hit film Slumdog Millionaire, Secret Daughter recalls the acclaimed novels of Kim Edwards and Thrity Umrigar, yet sparkles with the freshness of a truly exciting new literary voice.

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4.7

13 reviews

greylady 2

October 25, 2016

I had an enjoyable read. I found the main characters to be developed and rounded. I enjoyed the storyline, and felt like I learned something about India. I definitely recommend it

7 people found this review helpful

Nevaeh White

January 14, 2017

I need help. I got an email saying I got a $5 credit. but I tried to buy this and it won't let me? why?

8 people found this review helpful

Ginger Moore

January 15, 2017

This is a book I will definitely purchase because I can see me finishing it. I love the characters, and by what I've read so far, I know that the author will seamlessly connect them all together eventually. I've already shed some tears reading this sample because I certainly can relate to this book in so many ways. Thanks for providing the public with a sample of this book. I truly appreciate it.

6 people found this review helpful

About the author

Shilpi Somaya Gowda was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Her previous novels, Secret Daughter, The Golden Son, and The Shape of Family became international bestsellers, selling over two million copies worldwide, in over 30 languages. She holds degrees from Stanford University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was a Morehead-Cain scholar. She lives in California with her husband and children.

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