Books Like The Daughters
Families who loved The Daughters by Joanna Philbin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Daughters by Joanna Philbin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their teen is struggling with the pressure of high expectations or feeling like they don't quite measure up to a successful parent. While the setting is the glamorous world of New York's elite, the heart of the story is about the universal adolescent struggle to define oneself outside of family identity. Lizzie Summers, the daughter of a legendary supermodel, deals with body image and the feeling of being 'ordinary' in an extraordinary world. It is a relatable exploration of self-confidence and mother-daughter dynamics for readers aged 12 to 17. Parents will appreciate the way it addresses the difference between public image and private reality, making it more than just a 'celebrity' story.
