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The Burden of a Daughter
When a girl’s father promises her away in marriage, she runs away from her small mountain village to Kathmandu where she is met with further tragedy. A mother hopes for love, while a daughter hopes for freedom. Both struggle to find their path in the traditional bonds of their world.
224 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2018
About the author
Megan A. Clancy
3 books2 followersMegan A. Clancy is a writer of literary fiction. She has a BA in English from Colorado College, a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Melbourne. She has worked as a high school English teacher and book coach and now works as a Senior Writer & Editor. She loves travel and has lived and worked in Australia, Nepal, and the United States. She lives with her family in Colorado.
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October 2, 2018
(Note: I received an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.)
"The Burden of a Daughter", while certainly a societal, cultural, and historical commentary, also serves as a travelogue. This story is a treat for the senses. Ms. Clancy is incredibly gifted in her ability to transport readers to a time and place (rural Nepal) through her descriptions of sights, smells, and emotions.
I also appreciated that Ms. Clancy didn’t get too graphic in her descriptions of certain events. It’s clear to the mature reader what is happening, while keeping the story appropriate for young adult readers. That, I think, is what will allow us to initiate discussions with women of every generation about what is happening in our world today and how we might contribute to progress in women’s equality and well-being in the future.
"The Burden of a Daughter", while certainly a societal, cultural, and historical commentary, also serves as a travelogue. This story is a treat for the senses. Ms. Clancy is incredibly gifted in her ability to transport readers to a time and place (rural Nepal) through her descriptions of sights, smells, and emotions.
I also appreciated that Ms. Clancy didn’t get too graphic in her descriptions of certain events. It’s clear to the mature reader what is happening, while keeping the story appropriate for young adult readers. That, I think, is what will allow us to initiate discussions with women of every generation about what is happening in our world today and how we might contribute to progress in women’s equality and well-being in the future.
January 2, 2019
I read about this book in the local paper with an announcement of a book signing at local library. Didn't make it to the book signing, but decided to buy the kindle edition and give it a try. It is a great story of a female growing up in the traditional Nepalese mountain culture. It somehow manages to avoid being preachy while still outlining how the choices and boundaries of human circumstance can constrain even the most gifted.
The character development of the protagonist is measured but through. It looks like she might escape via the school system, but that is not to be. The young woman must take a big leap to a bigger pond, without much of support system other than her strong will. It is not a happy story, but somehow it seems hopeful. I like that the author had worked in Nepal and could add cultural elements to a great story. Highly recommended.
The character development of the protagonist is measured but through. It looks like she might escape via the school system, but that is not to be. The young woman must take a big leap to a bigger pond, without much of support system other than her strong will. It is not a happy story, but somehow it seems hopeful. I like that the author had worked in Nepal and could add cultural elements to a great story. Highly recommended.
October 21, 2018
The Burden of a Daughter takes the reader on a journey. Using style as a tool, Megan A. Clancy transports the reader to a small village in Nepal, where we watch a girl grow into adulthood. It is truly a coming-of-age story as we learn which path this girl takes as she leaves childhood behind. On top of this story, Clancy is able to transport her readers to Nepal, and evoke not only an emotional response to the characters, but also to the setting.
**I received an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.**
**I received an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.**
October 28, 2018
This book is beautifully written, with such vivid scenes and descriptions. The reader is transported to Nepal, where we are taken through a girl's coming of age journey as she struggles to find her place and balance her duties set by cultural bounds with her passion to become someone other than what her society expects of her. Megan A. Clancy does a fabulous job of making the readers step into this girl's shoes so we feel for her emotional journey and keep rooting for her all the way.
**I received an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.**
**I received an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.**
November 4, 2018
I truly enjoyed reading this book. A glimpse into lives we rarely see or hear about. I have lived in multiple countries and traveled to many more for fun or volunteering, including 5 months in Nepal. This book continued to educate me on the intricacies of this country. The characters are well developed and the story builds and builds. You are truly rooting for characters!! A book I read quickly, but lingers in my thoughts.
February 4, 2019
Amazing read!
October 30, 2018
I thought this book was great. The writing was superb. I felt like I was there, in the book. I can’t wait to read something else by this new author.
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