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White Oleander follows Astrid through a a series of foster homes and her efforts to find a place for herself in the world. Each home is its own universe, with a new set of laws and lessons. Astrid's journey investigates the nature of the mother-daughter bond, burgeoning sexuality, the redemptive powers of art, and the unstoppable force of the emergent self.
1 de jul. de 1999 · Janet Fitch. 3.99. 354,558 ratings9,225 reviews. Everywhere hailed as a novel of rare beauty and power, White Oleander tells the unforgettable story of Ingrid, a brilliant poet imprisoned for murder, and her daughter, Astrid, whose odyssey through a series of Los Angeles foster homes--each its own universe, with its own laws, its own dangers ...
Janet Fitch is the author of the novels White Oleander (Little Brown, 1999), an Oprah Book club selection translated into 24 languages and made into a feature motion picture, Paint It Black (Little, Brown 2006), also widely translated and made into a feature film, and The Revolution of Marina M. (Little, Brown 2017) set during the years of the Russian Revolution.
23 de sept. de 2023 · September 23, 2023 by Peggie. The White Oleander, scientifically known as Nerium indicum, is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family and Nerium genus. This cultivated variant can be found across both northern and southern China, particularly in Yunnan, Guangdong, and Guangxi. It’s commonly grown in botanical gardens and parks.
White Oleander. 13+ · 2002 · Drama/Basadas en libros · 1 h. 44 m. Astrid se queda sola después de presenciar cómo su madre asesina a su novio cuando éste la iba a abandonar. Después de pasar por varias casas de acogida, se irá endureciendo en lo que supondrá un viaje iniciático en el que perderá su inocencia pero también descubrirá ...
Oleander prefers average soil with good drainage and a neutral pH between 6.5-7.5. Plants are tolerant of poor soils. Bloom period: Year-round, with peak bloom in warmer months. Flowers: Prolific clusters of funnel-shaped five-petaled flowers occur in hues of pink, white, red, coral, purple, or yellow. Some varieties are fragrant. Foliage:
15 de feb. de 2023 · They can exhibit many shades of white, pink, yellow, red, peach, salmon, or burgundy. After its flowering period, Oleander replaces its blossoms with fruits. The fruits are long, narrow pairs of follicles that measure up to 9 inches (23 cm) in length. At maturity, the fruits split open to release numerous downy seeds. Growing Oleander
