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Book Review of White Oleander

White Oleander
White Oleander
Author: Janet Fitch
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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Astrid is the only child of a single mother, Ingrid, a brilliant, obsessed poet who uses her beauty to intimidate and manipulate men. Astrid's world falls apart when her mother murders her lover and is sentenced to life in prison. This is the story of Astrid's journey through a series of foster homes and her efforts to find a place for herself in impossible circumstances.