The Impostor's Daughter: A True Memoir

Laurie Sandell

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Laurie Sandell grew up in awe (and sometimes in terror) of her larger-than-life father, who told jaw-dropping tales of a privileged childhood in Buenos Aires, academic triumphs, heroism during Vietnam, friendships with Kissinger and the Pope. As a young woman, Laurie unconsciously mirrors her dad, trying on several outsized personalities (Tokyo stripper, lesbian seductress, Ambien addict).

Later, she lucks into the perfect job--interviewing celebrities for a top women's magazine. Growing up with her extraordinary father has given Laurie a knack for relating to the stars. But while researching an article on her dad's life, she makes an astonishing discovery: he's not the man he says he is--not even close. Now, Laurie begins to puzzle together three decades of lies and the splintered person that resulted from them--herself.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Family Secrets: Sandell unravels the layers of secrecy and deception that surrounded her father's life, revealing shocking revelations about his true identity and past.

  2. Impact of Childhood Trauma: The memoir delves into the lasting effects of Sandell's turbulent childhood and her struggles to come to terms with the truth about her father's lies.

  3. Identity and Self-Discovery: Sandell grapples with questions of identity and self-discovery as she navigates the fallout from her father's deceit and searches for a sense of belonging and authenticity.

  4. Emotional Resilience: Despite the challenges she faces, Sandell demonstrates remarkable emotional resilience and strength as she confronts the painful truths of her past and learns to forge her own path forward.

  5. Complex Family Dynamics: "The Imposter's Daughter" offers insights into the complexities of family dynamics and the ways in which secrets and betrayals can fracture relationships and reshape lives.

  6. Quest for Truth: Throughout the memoir, Sandell embarks on a quest for truth and understanding, unraveling the mysteries of her father's past and grappling with the implications of his actions.

  7. Betrayal and Forgiveness: The book explores themes of betrayal and forgiveness as Sandell grapples with conflicting emotions towards her father, ultimately coming to terms with the complexity of their relationship.

  8. Creative Expression: Sandell uses her artistic talents to process her experiences and emotions, incorporating illustrations and visual storytelling into the narrative to convey the depth and complexity of her journey.

  9. Healing and Closure: Through her memoir, Sandell finds a sense of healing and closure as she confronts the ghosts of her past and learns to accept and embrace her own truth.

  10. Empowerment and Redemption: Ultimately, "The Imposter's Daughter" is a story of empowerment and redemption, as Sandell finds strength and resilience in the face of adversity and learns to reclaim her own narrative.

Language English
ISBN-13 9780316033060
No of pages 247
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Little, Brown and Company
Published Date 29 Jul 2009

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