A poignant and provocative story of adoption, self-discovery, and the meaning of family, Being Lara by author Lola Jaye (By the Time You Read This) is an unforgettable tale of three women--British mother, Nigerian birth mother, and 30-year-old daughter--the choices they made, and the fragile bond they try to create across time and continents. Intelligent and touching, Being Lara is exquisite contemporary fiction with heart and soul that will resonate with readers of Cecilia Ahearn, Thrity Umrigar, and Shilpi Gowda.


Author: Lola Jaye
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 03/13/2012
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.05h x 5.32w x 0.79d
ISBN: 9780062069344


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/15/2012 pg. 103
Booklist 03/15/2012 pg. 17
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2012
Romantic Times 04/01/2012 pg. 57 - Very Good
Ebony 04/01/2012 pg. 34
Publishers Weekly 03/26/2012

About the Author
Jaye, Lola: -

Lola Jaye was born and raised in London, England, where she still makes her home; she has also lived briefly in Nigeria. By the Time You Read This--Lola's first U.S. novel--was published by HarperCollins in 2009. Her inspirational essay Reaching for the Stars: How You Can Make Your Dreams Come True, in which she charted her journey from foster child to author, was released in 2009 as part of the U.K.'s wildly popular Quick Reads program.