Seven daughters

"Seven Daughters" by Amanda M. Douglas is a story that plunges readers into the bustling world of seven sisters growing up in a bygone era, capturing their playful childhoods and their paths toward becoming young women. With humor and genuine affection, the narrative explores the intricate bonds of family and the expected roles of women during this time. The story begins with the excited buzz surrounding the arrival of yet another daughter into the Endicott household, immediately showing a family composed entirely of girls. Rose, the main character, wrestles with her own conflicting emotions, particularly surrounding the lack of brothers and what the future holds for her as she matures. As the Endicott family goes about their daily lives, the book beautifully shows the strong ties of familial love mixed with the limitations enforced by society, paving the way for each of the sisters' personal growth moving forward. Rose's thoughts about their family, a new face joining them, and how they relate to others all help to create a vibrant image of a family navigating the constantly shifting sands of life.