Summary - The Leavers - Based On The Book By Lisa Ko

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Summary

SUMMARY 
  
THE LEAVERS 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY LISA KO 
  
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY 
  
CONTENT 
Deming's Early Life and Vivian's Disappearance 
Deming's Transition to Ridgeborough 
Identity and Belonging 
Discovering the Truth 
"Gotcha Day" and Running Away 
Daniel's Struggles and Setbacks 
Vivian's Story 
Reunions and Discoveries 
Choices and Consequences 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
In "The Leavers" by Lisa Ko, Deming Guo's life is upended when his mother suddenly disappears. Raised in the U.S. by his mother, his world shifts again when he is adopted by a white couple and renamed Daniel Wilkinson. 
The novel explores themes of identity and belonging as Daniel grapples with his cultural heritage and the challenges of transracial adoption. Years later, he embarks on a journey to find his mother, Polly, unearthing secrets about her past and the difficult circumstances that led to their separation. The story delves into the complexities of family, immigration, and the search for self.

Duration: 17 minutes (00:16:55)
Publishing date: 2025-02-09; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —