A poignant and provocative story of adoption, self-discovery, and the meaning of family, Being Lara by author Lola Jaye (By the Time You Read This) is an unforgettable tale of three womenBritish mother, Nigerian birth mother, and 30-year-old daughterthe choices they made, and the fragile bond they try to create across time and continents. Intelligent and touching, Being**Lara is exquisite contemporary fiction with heart and soul that will resonate with readers of Cecilia Ahearn, Thrity Umrigar, and Shilpi Gowda.