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Book Review of The Hollywood Daughter

The Hollywood Daughter
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Although this thought-provoking novel is woven around Ingrid Bergman's life, the real heart of the story is about a young Catholic girl, Jesse, as she changes from a child to an adult. Her father, a publicist for Ingrid Bergman, becomes known for his brilliance in choosing a perfect time to launch "Casablanca". Jesse is introduced to Ingrid by her father and continues to see her at key points in her life. Jesse faces issues that many teens confront today: parental relationship difficulties, choosing a college, religious internal struggles, boyfriends, and finding a life direction. I found this to be an easy and touching read that drew me into the story and was difficult to put down. Highly recommend!