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“Gripping and poignant, SOMEBODY’S DAUGHTER is that novel that you can’t stop reading, and then can’t stop thinking about afterwards. With vivid characters and an all too real storyline, the novel looks unflinchingly at the world of cyber sexual harassment and the devastating consequences that a few moments of stupidity can have for a teenager. The novel forces us to examine our own judgements, and to look to empathy as we navigate our children through this harsh new world. A must read for any parent. I loved this book.”— bestselling author Sally Hepworth
Consider this: in a matter of seconds, and at the touch of a button, your livelihood and your reputation could be destroyed. This chilling notion is a harsh reality for the millions who are victimized by online sexual harassment each year. With a staggering 47% of Americans impacted by this burgeoning epidemic, about 10 million of us — or one in 25 — have either been threatened or victimized with nonconsensual image sharing, according to the Data and Society Research Institute. When it comes to teenagers, this number jumps to an alarming 1 in 10 (bullyingstastics.org).
These digital forms of assault — and the devastation left in their wake — are at the core of Somebody’s Daughter (Lake Union Publishing; April 17, 2018; 978-1503949256), a gripping new novel from USA Today bestselling author Rochelle B. Weinstein, which highlights the growing problem of teenagers oversharing and misunderstanding impact of social media.
*About Somebody’s Daughter*
Emma and Bobby Ross enjoy a charmed life on the shores of Miami Beach. A model family with a successful business, they enjoy a fulfilling marriage, and are respected members of their tight-knit community. They adore their twin daughters, Zoe and Lily.
Then, on the night of the girls’ fifteenth birthday party, they learn — in a devastatingly public way — of Zoe’s mistake. When a private indiscretion with a classmate at a party goes viral, the entire Ross family is thrust into the center of a shocking public scandal.
Shattered by disgrace and judgment, and bent on retribution, the family struggles to recover from the fallout. But for Emma, the shame runs deeper. Her daughter’s reckless behavior has stirred memories of secrets she holds: secrets which have the power to ruin her marriage, her family, and her life.
*About Rochelle B. Weinstein*
Rochelle B. Weinstein is an author, speaker, and former entertainment industry executive. Her novels include What We Leave Behind, The Mourning After, Where We Fall, and Somebody’s Daughter. She recently completed her fifth novel, This Is Not How It Ends, an epic love story set in the Florida Keys. She lives in Miami, Florida with her husband and twin sons.
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*More books by Rochelle B. Weinstein*
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