White Oleander
Book • 1999
White Oleander tells the story of Astrid Magnussen, a young girl whose life is upended when her poet mother, Ingrid, is imprisoned for murdering her lover.
Astrid is thrust into the foster care system, where she navigates a series of temporary homes and experiences a range of emotional and physical challenges.
Each foster home introduces her to different lifestyles and maternal figures, shaping her understanding of love, identity, and survival.
As Astrid matures, she learns to adapt and find her own path amidst the instability and trauma.
The novel explores themes of abandonment, resilience, and the complex relationship between mothers and daughters.
Through Astrid's journey, Fitch examines the ways in which individuals can find strength and self-discovery in the face of adversity.
Astrid is thrust into the foster care system, where she navigates a series of temporary homes and experiences a range of emotional and physical challenges.
Each foster home introduces her to different lifestyles and maternal figures, shaping her understanding of love, identity, and survival.
As Astrid matures, she learns to adapt and find her own path amidst the instability and trauma.
The novel explores themes of abandonment, resilience, and the complex relationship between mothers and daughters.
Through Astrid's journey, Fitch examines the ways in which individuals can find strength and self-discovery in the face of adversity.
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