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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
In Cassandra's Daughter, author Destiny Arnold tells the true story of her mother through her own perspective. Her mother, Cassandra, was only fourteen years of age when she gave birth to Destiny. Her father was seventeen. Because of her young age, Cassandra didn't really know how to raise children. She had a fierce love for music and really cared about how she looked. Destiny and her family moved around a lot when she was younger. After fifth grade, she was in the care of her aunt as her mother was unavailable. But it was her grandmother who truly raised her. Over the years, as Destiny grew up, Cassandra continued to come and go in and out of her life. According to Destiny, Cassandra's life held more than one story.
Cassandra's Daughter is a touching memoir. I think it will resonate with anyone who has had a complicated relationship with their parents. Destiny Arnold paints a vivid portrait of Cassandra's life and reveals how her mother influenced her own life. Reading this book tells me how much of a part Cassandra played in shaping Destiny as a person. For better or worse, parents have a big impact on their children's lives, and Cassandra's story is a testament to that. Destiny writes concisely and has an engaging way of telling her family's story. This book makes you relate to her on a human level. In my opinion, Destiny and her mother's story illustrates the often complex nature of familial relationships and how they change over the course of time. The author also touches upon how selective compassion can lead to false narratives about a person. I will definitely recommend this book.
