Daughter of the Town

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Pub Date 14 Mar 2019 | Archive Date 30 Mar 2019

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Description

Claire Chastain reflects on her journey of childhood innocence and discovery in small-town Texas in the 1950s. She and best friend Libby share a lifetime of challenges and friendship although Claire is pampered and sheltered in contrast to street-savvy Libby. Claire is blindsided by her mother's devastating illness and ensuing conflicts with her beloved father. Her world of family traditional values crumbles and her lifelong dreams shatter. For the first time, she must make her own way and her own forever decisions. Libby has lived a life of poverty before being adopted by a ranch family and hides behind her tough outer shell to cover her deep emotional scars and broken spirit. She copes with continuing conflict (guilt, isolation and abandonment) after giving up her family for one with comfort and security but no emotional connection. Personal growth and redemption triumph in a heart-warming story of the power of love and forgiveness.

Claire Chastain reflects on her journey of childhood innocence and discovery in small-town Texas in the 1950s. She and best friend Libby share a lifetime of challenges and friendship although Claire...


A Note From the Publisher

Miriam C. Crouch lives in Irving, Texas with her husband, Gilbert, a retired Irving firefighter. She grew up in Texas and graduated from Texas Christian University. Daughter of the Town is a celebration of family, friendship, Texas and the small town way of life in an inspiring story of hope and forgiveness.

Miriam C. Crouch lives in Irving, Texas with her husband, Gilbert, a retired Irving firefighter. She grew up in Texas and graduated from Texas Christian University. Daughter of the Town is a...


Advance Praise

“Heartwarming, poignant… a joy to read.” –Writer’s Digest

“Compelling story set in the 1950s and 60s of two adopted girls struggling with family conflict and heartache. Her masterful storytelling is beautifully written, and her evocative detail puts you there.” –Michael Levin, NY Times Bestselling author, Gutenberg to Google: The Rise and Fall of Books

“Heartwarming, poignant… a joy to read.” –Writer’s Digest

“Compelling story set in the 1950s and 60s of two adopted girls struggling with family conflict and heartache. Her masterful storytelling is...


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Claire Chastain reflects on her journey of childhood innocence and discovery in small-town Texas in the 1950s. She and best friend Libby share a lifetime of challenges and friendship although Claire is pampered and sheltered in contrast to street-savvy Libby. Claire is blindsided by her mother's devastating illness and ensuing conflicts with her beloved father. Her world of family traditional values crumbles and her lifelong dreams shatter. For the first time, she must make her own way and her own forever decisions. Libby has lived a life of poverty before being adopted by a ranch family and hides behind her tough outer shell to cover her deep emotional scars and broken spirit. She copes with continuing conflict (guilt, isolation, and abandonment) after giving up her family for one with comfort and security but no emotional connection. Personal growth and redemption triumph in a heart-warming story of the power of love and forgiveness.

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What a truly beautiful written story. It had a heartbreaking story. I could see a movie of the book. A book of love and most of all forgiveness. Well done.

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A very well written book and one that had me thinking of my time growing up. as i myself was born in the 50's. This is what initially drew my attention to this book, despite it not being amongst the usual genres that i would normally read. I can see that there will be some who will enjoy this book, but for me, i didn't enjoy as much as i thought i would. I would like to thank Netgalley and the Publishers for giving me the chance to read this book, and this is my honest review.

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For those of us who grew up in the 1950s, 1960s, this novel was an immediate recipe for remembering. Daughter of the Town reads very like a memoir. I enjoyed both Claire and Libby, and their varied viewpoints shared with us. Their separate learning experiences were interesting - I agreed with the sameness of many of them, regardless of their past experiences. This was an excellent look at living in the country or small town in the mid-20th century of the southwest. It is a novel I am happy to recommend to friends and family.

I received a free electronic copy of this novel from Netgalley, Mariam C. Crouch, and Black Rose Writing in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me.

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Great read. The author wrote a story that was interesting and moved at a pace that kept me engaged. The characters were easy to invest in.

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A beautiful story of Claire and Libby, from the right and wrong side of the track in small town Texas. They became lifelong friends and shared happiness and sadness but only really understood each other with the passage of time. This book is beautifully written and evokes life in small town Texas in the 50's and 60's. I loved it.

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