July 6, 2010 / Leslie (LadyMin)

GIVEAWAY: The Impostor’s Daughter (Closed)

Book Review, Giveaway, Graphic Novel, Memoir

The Impostor’s Daughter will be available in paperback July 12th. Thanks to Anna at Hachette Books I have 2 copies to give away to my readers. A description from the publisher:

The Impostor’s Daughter

by Laurie Sandell

Laurie Sandell grew up in awe (and sometimes in terror) of her larger-than-life father, who told jaw-dropping tales of a privileged childhood in Buenos Aires, academic triumphs, heroism during Vietnam, friendships with Kissinger and the Pope. As a young woman, Laurie unconsciously mirrors her dad, trying on several outsized personalities (Tokyo stripper, lesbian seductress, Ambien addict). Later, she lucks into the perfect job–interviewing celebrities for a top women’s magazine. Growing up with her extraordinary father has given Laurie a knack for relating to the stars. But while researching an article on her dad’s life, she makes an astonishing discovery: he’s not the man he says he is–not even close. Now, Laurie begins to puzzle together three decades of lies and the splintered person that resulted from them–herself.

My brief review:

I really enjoyed this book. I wasn’t sure what to expect from a graphic novel never having read one before. The print and the drawings were easy to see and read and the colors were were bright and cheerful. The way this book is written and presented is very original, creative and well put together. It works on a number or levels. It only took me a few hours to read it and I highly recommend it.

This is a true memoir, more like a tell-all, of Laurie’s life and her relationships. She doesn’t hold back and talks openly about her family, boyfriend, her feelings and things she had tried and done. The subject material and themes are adult in nature. Although the book is in comic book format, this is not a book for children.

4 of 5 stars.

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Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada only, no PO Boxes. Contest runs through July 25th.

I will draw 2 winners using random.org on July 26th. Be sure to leave an email address for each entry so that I can contact you if you win. Winners will have 48 hours to respond with a mailing address.