Jane Henderson asked this question about My Name Is Lucy Barton (Amgash, #1):
Is the mother daughter relationship believable? I'm wondering.
Susan Oh my goodness yes, unfortunately. My mother had a terrible time telling me she loved me. Fortunately, my outgoing daughter taught her how to love bef…moreOh my goodness yes, unfortunately. My mother had a terrible time telling me she loved me. Fortunately, my outgoing daughter taught her how to love before she passed away, but relationships like this DO exist. (less)
Image for My Name Is Lucy Barton
by Elizabeth Strout (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more