ISBN 9781529057683
Rs. 960
Picador
Concerning My Daughter
Who it's for: Readers interested in literary fiction exploring family dynamics and LGBTQ+ themes
When an aging mother allows her adult daughter, Green, to move back into her apartment, she envisions a traditional future: a steady income, a good husband, and a family. However, Green arrives with her girlfriend, Lane, challenging her mother's preconceived notions of family and acceptance. Simultaneously, the mother, a caregiver in a nursing home, confronts a parallel ethical dilemma: whether a patient's non-traditional life choices should dictate the standard of care.Why You Should Read? Explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and generational divides regarding modern societal values. Offers a nuanced look at LGBTQ+ acceptance within a traditional family and cultural context. Raises important questions about what constitutes a valuable life and the ethics of care for the elderly. Provides insight into contemporary South Korean social dynamics and family life.
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- Explores mother-daughter relationships and generational divides
- Offers a nuanced look at LGBTQ+ acceptance in a traditional family
- Raises questions about the ethics of care for the elderly
- Provides insight into contemporary South Korean social dynamics
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What is the book about?
It's about an aging mother whose adult daughter moves back home with her girlfriend, challenging the mother's traditional expectations. Simultaneously, the mother, a nursing home caregiver, faces an ethical dilemma about a patient's non-traditional life choices.
Does the book address LGBTQ+ themes?
Yes, it explores LGBTQ+ acceptance within a traditional family and cultural context, particularly through the daughter's relationship with her girlfriend.
What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in contemporary South Korea, providing insight into its social dynamics and family life.
Who would enjoy this book?
Readers who appreciate literary fiction that examines complex family relationships, generational differences, and ethical questions about caregiving.