White Oleander by Janet Fitch is a coming-of-age story about a child (Astrid) in foster care who is dealing with her separation from her mother. The book was a selection by Oprah's Book Club in May 1999.
In 2002, the novel was turned into a major motion picture released by Warner Bros. Studios. The film, directed by English director Peter Kosminsky, co-starred actresses Alison Lohman, Robin Wright Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Renee Zellweger.

White Oleander - Official site for the film. Includes synopsis, cast and filmmaker biographies, trailer, image galleries, details about the book, and links.
'White Oleander' a Touching Story of Abandonment and Adaption - Review by Sean Axmaker for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
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Artful 'Oleander' Needs More Compelling Voice - Review by Kenneth Turan [The Los Angeles Times].
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Chicago Sun-Times: White Oleander - Roger Ebert reviews the film.
DVD Review of White Oleander - By Ivana Redwine. [4 out of 5 stars]
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Filethirteen.com: White Oleander - Review and ratings of the film's artistic merit.
Film Freak Central: White Oleander - Review of the film by Walter Chaw.
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Filmcritic.com: White Oleander - Norm Schrager reviews the movie.
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HARO Online: White Oleander - Haro reviews the film.
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Moda Mag: White Oleander - Review and rating by Brian Orndorf.
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Mommie Weariest - Carla Meyer reviews the film [San Francisco Chronicle].
Oleander Allows Stars to Blossom - Review by Jon Niccum for the Lawrence Journal-World.
Planet Sick-Boy: White Oleander - Sardonic review of the film.
PopMatters: White Oleander - Review of the movie by Cynthia Fuchs.
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Reel Views: White Oleander - Review of the film by James Berardinelli.
Reeling Reviews: White Oleander - Laura and Robin Clifford independently review the film.
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Rolling Stone: White Oleander - Reviews of the film by various contributors.
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Salon.com: White Oleander - Detailed analysis of the film by Stephanie Zacharek.
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Spirituality and Health: White Oleander - Review and analysis by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat.
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The Movie Mom: White Oleander - Nell Minow's review of the film with parents in mind.
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The White Stuff - Review of the film by Liz Braun [The Toronto Sun]. A second review, Smell of Success, by Louis B. Hobson.
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TheMovieBoy.com: White Oleander - Dustin Putman reviews the film.
Ultimate Movies: White Oleander - Review of the movie by Eugene Novikov.
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