Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“This is a book people will be talking about forever.” ―Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed“Ford’s wrenchingly brilliant memoir is truly a classic in the making. The writing is so richly observed and so suffused with love and yearning that I kept forgetting to breathe while reading it.” ―John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling authorOne of the most prominent voices of her generation debuts with an extraordinarily powerful memoir: the story of a childhood defined by the looming absence of her incarcerated father.Through poverty, adolescence, and a fraught relationship with her mother, Ashley C. Ford wishes she could turn to her father for hope and encouragement. There are just a few problems: he’s in prison, and she doesn’t know what he did to end up there. She doesn’t know how to deal with the incessant worries that keep her up at night, or how to handle the changes in her body that draw unwanted attention from men. In her search for unconditional love, Ashley begins dating a boy her mother hates. When the relationship turns sour, he assaults her. Still reeling from the rape, which she keeps secret from her family, Ashley desperately searches for meaning in the chaos. Then, her grandmother reveals the truth about her father’s incarceration . . . and Ashley’s entire world is turned upside down.Somebody’s Daughter steps into the world of growing up a poor Black girl in Indiana with a family fragmented by incarceration, exploring how isolating and complex such a childhood can be. As Ashley battles her body and her environment, she embarks on a powerful journey to find the threads between who she is and what she was born into, and the complicated familial love that often binds them.
Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir by Ashley C. Ford is a raw and honest account of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world. Growing up in poverty in Indiana, Ashley faced many challenges, including an absent father, an unstable home life, and a lack of opportunities. Despite these obstacles, she persevered and eventually found her way to New York City, where she began her career as a writer.
In Somebody's Daughter, Ashley shares her experiences with poverty, race, and identity. She writes about the challenges of growing up in a poor family, the difficulties of being a young black woman in America, and the struggle to find her own voice. She also writes about the moments of joy and hope that she experienced, such as her first time attending college and her first job as a writer.
Somebody's Daughter is a powerful and moving memoir that sheds light on the experiences of young people who are growing up in poverty. It is a story of resilience, hope, and the power of education. Ashley's writing is honest and engaging, and she has a unique ability to connect with readers on a personal level.
Somebody's Daughter is a must-read for anyone who is interested in social justice, race and identity, or the experiences of young people growing up in poverty. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
Here are some additional details about the book:
- Genre: Memoir
- Publication Date: February 2, 2021
- Publisher: Flatiron Books
- ISBN: 9781250755865
- Number of Pages: 288
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