Lost in Desirada : Who is Her Daughter’s Keeper?

An essay on the need to empower and uplift young girls focusing on dynamics of father-daughter relations as portrayed in the novel "Desirada: A Novel" by Maryse Conde is presented. The author stesses on the need to offer emotional guidance, support and physical protection of both parents to young gi...

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Published in:	Women's Studies Vol. 46; no. 2; pp. 147 - 162
Main Author:	Simeon-Jones, Kersuze
Format:	Essay
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Mar2017
Subjects:	Father-daughter relationship Desirada: A Novel (Book) Condé, Maryse, 1937- Girls Parental deprivation Self-confidence Psychology Mental health 21st century (Literary period)
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost