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WHITE OLEANDER
BASED ON THE BOOK BY JANET FITCH
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CONTENT
Life with Ingrid
The Affair and its Consequences
First Foster Home - Mrs. Campbell
Second Foster Home - Starr and Ray
Third Foster Home - Marvel and Ed Turlock
Fourth Foster Home - Olivia Johnstone
Fifth Foster Home - Amelia Ramos
Sixth Foster Home - Claire Richards and Ron
Navigating Loss and Finding Her Way
General Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
White Oleander by Janet Fitch centers on the intense bond between a charismatic poet mother, Ingrid, and her daughter, Astrid, in bohemian Los Angeles. Their unconventional life is shattered when Ingrid's passionate but ill-fated affair leads to a drastic act, landing her in prison. Suddenly orphaned, Astrid embarks on a tumultuous journey through a series of foster homes across Southern California. In each new environment, she encounters different ways of life, forcing her to confront questions of identity, survival, and the complex legacy of her extraordinary mother. The novel explores themes of love, loss, the search for belonging, and the enduring power of maternal influence.
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Audiobook: April 12, 2025
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