Throughout her adolescence, Ashley Ford doesn't know how to deal with the worries that keep her up at night. If only she could turn to her father for his advice and support. But he's in prison, and she doesn't know what he did to end up there. After being raped by her ex-boyfriend, Ashley desperately searches for her sense of self. Then, her grandmother reveals the truth about her father's incarceration... and Ashley's world is turned upside down. Ashley embarks on a powerful journey to find the connections between who she is and what she was born into, discovering that, however much we might try to untether ourselves from a painful past, the ties that bind families together are the strongest ones of all.
Ashley C. Ford Boeken
Ashley C. Ford's schrijven duikt in de complexiteit van identiteit, familie en het navigeren door het verleden. Haar proza wordt gekenmerkt door een rauwe eerlijkheid en kwetsbaarheid die de lezer uitnodigt tot diepe reflectie op hun eigen ervaringen. Door haar werk verkent ze hoe onze wortels ons vormen en het pad naar heling en zelfacceptatie. Ford wordt erkend voor haar inzichtelijke perspectief en haar vermogen om universele waarheden uit diep persoonlijke verhalen te vertalen.
Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir
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One of the most prominent voices of her generation debuts with an extraordinarily powerful memoir about a childhood shaped by the absence of her incarcerated father and the journey to honor and overcome her origins. Ashley has always idolized her father, believing he is the only one who truly understands her, despite only having vague memories of him. She sees him as sensitive, artistic, and perhaps just as afraid of the dark. She dreams of their reunion, which she believes will make her feel complete. However, he is in prison, and she is unaware of the reasons behind his incarceration. As she navigates poverty, puberty, and a troubled relationship with her mother, Ashley clings to her father's image for hope. Struggling with anxiety and the changes in her body that attract unwanted male attention, she seeks unconditional love and begins dating a boy her mother disapproves of. When that relationship turns violent, she is left reeling from the assault, which she keeps secret from her family. Eventually, Ashley learns the truth about her father's crime, marking a pivotal moment in her story. This memoir explores the complexities of growing up as a poor Black girl, highlighting the isolation and challenges she faces. Through her battles with her identity and environment, Ashley offers a poignant coming-of-age narrative that examines the intricate ties between personal identity and familial love.