In Ann Patchett's latest, a mother tells her daughters about a seminal summer
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Reconnecting Through Adversity: A Mother-Daughter Tale
This chapter delves into the themes of a new book set in the summer of 2020, centering on the evolving mother-daughter relationships as they navigate the challenges of the pandemic. It emphasizes the unexpected joys of family reconnection and draws parallels between personal experiences and the fictional narrative, particularly through the daughters' names.
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