Everything I Never Told You
What's it about
Ever wondered how the secrets we keep can tear a family apart? This is the story of the Lees, a mixed-race family in the 1970s whose lives are shattered when their favorite daughter, Lydia, is found dead. Uncover the mystery behind her death and the unspoken truths that led to it. You'll explore the crushing weight of parental expectations, the complexities of racial identity, and the devastating impact of things left unsaid. Discover how a family's desperate attempt to fit in ultimately leads to their undoing, and learn why open communication is the key to breaking cycles of silence.
Meet the author
Celeste Ng is the number one New York Times bestselling author whose debut novel, Everything I Never Told You, won the Amazon Book of the Year award. Growing up in a family of scientists in Ohio, Ng often felt like an observer, a perspective she powerfully channels into her writing. Her work masterfully explores the intricate dynamics of family, the weight of secrets, and the complexities of cultural identity in America, stemming from her own experiences as an Asian American woman.
What's it about
Ever wondered how the secrets we keep can tear a family apart? This is the story of the Lees, a mixed-race family in the 1970s whose lives are shattered when their favorite daughter, Lydia, is found dead. Uncover the mystery behind her death and the unspoken truths that led to it. You'll explore the crushing weight of parental expectations, the complexities of racial identity, and the devastating impact of things left unsaid. Discover how a family's desperate attempt to fit in ultimately leads to their undoing, and learn why open communication is the key to breaking cycles of silence.
Meet the author
Celeste Ng is the number one New York Times bestselling author whose debut novel, Everything I Never Told You, won the Amazon Book of the Year award. Growing up in a family of scientists in Ohio, Ng often felt like an observer, a perspective she powerfully channels into her writing. Her work masterfully explores the intricate dynamics of family, the weight of secrets, and the complexities of cultural identity in America, stemming from her own experiences as an Asian American woman.
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