About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the realization that parents are fallible human beings who can be deeply loving yet profoundly difficult. It is a powerful tool for navigating the emotional fallout of a parent's rigid expectations or when a family faces a health crisis that feels unfair or poorly managed. Set in early 20th-century London and New York, the story follows the Raphel family as they struggle under their father's unyielding religious idealism and disregard for practical needs. It explores themes of sibling loyalty, the pain of neglect, and the resilience required to forge one's own path. Due to its honest depiction of illness and family dysfunction, it is best suited for mature readers aged 10 to 14 who are ready for a realistic, bittersweet reflection on family life.
