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If You Were My Daughter is a story of learning to hear your own voice, of one daughter's return to wholeness, and ultimately, a story of accepting that, despite all hope and longing, a mother's “best I could” can still fall short. Most of all, Marianne Richmond illuminates how the stories we're born into shape the ones we tell about ourselves―and reminds us that we have the powerful permission to develop a new relationship with what is difficult in our lives, to fully choose and embody who we are meant to be.

Hi, I'm Marianne.

USA Today bestselling author and artist Marianne Richmond has been crafting the language of connection for three decades through her books that offer messages of love, belonging and encouragement to children of all ages. With more than eight million copies sold, she writes for the “unique everybody.” Says Marianne, "Our stories are different, and our feelings a lot the same."

Inspired by her own childhood journey with epilepsy, Marianne is passionate about helping kids of all ages feel seen and loved and encouraging people to nurture their brightest and bravest selves. Her biggest hope is that her work is a bridge to the message of your own heart!

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Thanks for visting! My greatest joy is when my stories become a part of yours. xo, Marianne