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The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields is the fictional autobiography of Daisy Goodwill Flett, whose life spans much of the 20th century in North America. The novel, which jumps in time and perspective, begins with Daisy's birth and her mother's death and follows her life as she navigates family, love, loss, and self-discovery. The narrative incorporates multiple characters' viewpoints, family tree diagrams, and "real" photos, exploring the lines between reality and fiction. Sexual feelings from an adult towards a child are described.