Friday, April 13, 2012

The Language of Flowers / Vanessa Diffenbaugh / 529 pages / ALA RUSA RL Best Adult Genre Fiction

Victoria's first court date was at the age of three weeks.  Her birth date and location were unknown as were her biological parents.  She has been through numerous foster patents.  She suffered rejection repeatedly.  When she is placed with Elizabeth, she knows this is her last chance.  Elizabeth is alienated from her own family and was treated badly by her own mother, so she is able to love and to understand Victoria.  Alternating between 8 years past and present time, Victoria tells of her life with Elizabeth and their parting and her victory over homelessness and transition to mother and daughter.  The meaning of flowers and their place in Victorian courtship was most informative. 

"Your behavior is a choice.  It isn't who you are."

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