What is Barbara Claypole White's highest-rated book?

"The Perfect Son" is Barbara Claypole White's highest-rated book on LuvemBooks, with a reader rating of 4.2/5.

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We have reviewed 1 book by Barbara Claypole White.

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Barbara Claypole White's books span genres including Fiction, Literary Fiction.

Barbara Claypole White

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The Perfect Son

4.2/5

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Barbara Claypole White's The Perfect Son, published by Lake Union Publishing in July 2015, is a work of contemporary women's fiction centered on Harry, a buttoned-up British father, his free-spirited wife Ella, and their teenage son Felix, who lives with Tourette's syndrome. When Ella suffers a sudden heart attack, Harry must confront not only the possibility of losing his wife but also the challenge of truly connecting with a son he has never fully understood. Praised by New York Times bestselling authors Dorothea Benton Frank and Marisa de los Santos, the novel is an emotionally resonant exploration of love, family, and the courage it takes to face one's own imperfections.

Reviewed Aug 7, 2026

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