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15 books in this category

Love You Forever

Love You Forever

Robert Munsch

A classic children’s book about a mother’s enduring love for her child, celebrating family bonds.

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The Dutch House

The Dutch House

Ann Patchett

A novel about siblings grappling with their past, exploring themes of family, forgiveness, and home.

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The Runaway Bunny

The Runaway Bunny

Margaret Wise Brown

A classic children’s story about a mother’s unconditional love, told through imaginative and comforting illustrations.

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Sometimes a Great Notion

Sometimes a Great Notion

Ken Kesey

A novel about a family’s struggle in logging town Oregon, exploring themes of independence and resilience.

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A Death in the Family

A Death in the Family

James Agee

A semi-autobiographical novel about a family’s grief and struggles after the sudden death of the father.

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Good Night, Little Bear

Good Night, Little Bear

Patsy Scarry

A children’s bedtime story about a little bear preparing for sleep, written in a gentle and comforting style.

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Dad Is Fat

Dad Is Fat

Jim Gaffigan

A humorous memoir by comedian Jim Gaffigan about fatherhood and the challenges of raising five kids.

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Home Game

Home Game

Michael Lewis

A humorous memoir about fatherhood, exploring the ups and downs of raising children.

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All That You Leave Behind

All That You Leave Behind

Erin Lee Carr

A memoir by filmmaker Erin Lee Carr, reflecting on her relationship with her father, journalist David Carr.

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Hidden Valley Road

Hidden Valley Road

Robert Kolker

Chronicles the story of a family with multiple members diagnosed with schizophrenia, shedding light on mental illness.

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With Teeth

With Teeth

Kristen Arnett

A darkly humorous novel about a queer mother struggling with family life and self-identity.

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Jonathan Safran Foer

A novel about a young boy dealing with the loss of his father after 9/11, mixing themes of grief and healing.

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Jewel

Jewel

Bret Lott

A novel about a mother’s determination to provide for her daughter born with Down syndrome in the 1940s.

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Peace Like a River

Peace Like a River

Leif Enger

A novel following a family's journey of faith and survival in the Midwest.

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What to Do When I'm Gone

What to Do When I'm Gone

Suzy Hopkins

A mother-daughter guide that offers advice on handling life’s challenges.

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