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This book is about Claire who grew up in the 1950s and 1960s. Claire was adopted as an infant by a respected small town lawyer and his wife. Claire becomes quick friends with Libby at age 10. In contrast, Libby did not have the cushy life of a daughter of a lawyer, but faced hardship of a broken family with abuse and rejection. She then was adopted, only to be faced with rejection once again. Despite the heartache, it was a simpler time. Summer was about cooling off in the fountain and playing in the pond that had dried up and was perfect for a mud fight. Kids were on the baseball fields or on their bikes. It was a time to be social, other than today where the swings are like a ghost town like the beginning scenes in Terminator. Summers were filled with picnics and barbecues, fishing in the creek, lazy days, slumber parties. This book made me want to jump back in time despite the woman repression and have my kids enjoy summer like it is supposed to be instead of making memories on a tablet..what??? I cannot imagine there being a time where these kids are reminiscing with friends at a wedding or engagement and saying, do you remember that epic time we played Minecraft and created that mod? I may be wrong, but memories are made IRL with people interacting and getting scars from the tarred road or freeze tag, manhunt. This book made me want to go back and live life all over again and be a kid again....sort of. Claire and Theo Boone (John Grisham, YA) lived quite the similar lives with growing up in a law firm where both mom and dad are working in a law firm. Claire had high hopes for her life, she wanted to not peak at 16, but venture out of her small town and be someone that people talked about; more than the daughter of her parents, but someone who was admired for something of her own. Claire had quite versatile friends. She knew Ginny, who lived in an iron lung. She visited said friend when she was young. Polio was predominant in her life and despite that, Ginny continued to read and write like nothing else mattered. Small life interactions like this have made Claire who she is, a seasoned girl. These are just a few things that happen to Claire. If I told you everything, you wouldn't read the book. I will tell you that you are transported to a lovely town, however there are twists and turns that you never thought would happen to such a fantastic girl. Friendships are tested, created, destroyed, broken and more. I was yelling at this book, throwing it and asking why, how could you and more. I loved and hated this book throughout it. How could such a thing happen? This book made me feel many emotions, which is the sign of an incredible author despite my want for sleep, it wasn't coming because more was happening in this book than in my dream state. Pick up your copy while it is free!

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.

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.

Daughter of the Town is a beautifully written compelling and heartwarming story about two adopted girls grappling with family discord and sadness. This was an remarkable look at living in a small Texas town in the 1950s and 60s. I am happy to recommend this one to friends and family. My thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for an advance copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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.

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.

This book didn’t do it for me. It centers around Claire and her friend Libby growing up in a small Texas town in the 1960s, but that’s it. It’s very bare bones. No depth. I basically felt like I trudged through the book. I wish I could have connected with the characters, but they were flat and one-dimensional to me. This book was so disappointing for me, but I am grateful to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free review copy in exchange for my honest review!

Daughter of the Town by Miriam C. Crouch was an unexpected read for me. The book was written in a reflective narrative by Claire, her best friend, Libby and about their life and growing up in a small Texas town. The book does trace their lives until they found their niche. The story starts when Claire was quite young and really describes the town and life in the 1950s. Both Claire and Libby were adopted, even though their circumstances were different, they became and stayed the best of friends.

The novel was highly reflective and both Claire and Libby were able to look inward at how they saw the world, their future and their place in both. I found their revelations humorous, poignant, revealing and thoughtful. This is a novel that is more about the personal growth and discovery of who they were and who they were going to be.

The novel was not my favorite genre with more action. It is however a book I could see others reading with the meaningful and purposeful messages within the book. It is a deep and thoughtful read that could allow for good discussions in book clubs and for self reflection.

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.

Thank you, NetGalley for the advance copy of the Daughter of The Town.

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.