underwater-world

In Chapter 3 of "Only Begotten Daughter," ten-year-old Julie Katz explores her underwater cave and petting zoo, reflecting on her divine origins and her complex relationship with her absent mother, God. The chapter also details Julie's friendship with Phoebe Sparks, highlighting their rebellious adventures and the challenges they face growing up in the gritty environment of Atlantic City. Throughout, Julie grapples with her supernatural abilities, the restrictions placed on them, and her feelings of isolation and longing for maternal connection.