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Book Description:
New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult is widely acclaimed for her keen insights into the hearts and minds of real people. Now she tells the emotionally riveting story of a family torn apart by conflicting needs and a passionate love that triumphs over human weakness.
Anna is not sick, but she might as well be. By age thirteen, she has undergone countless surgeries, transfusions, and shots so that her older sister, Kate, can somehow fight the leukemia that has plagued her since childhood. The product of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, Anna was conceived as a bone marrow match for Kate -- a life and a role that she has never challenged...until now. Like most teenagers, Anna is beginning to question who she truly is. But unlike most teenagers, she has always been defined in terms of her sister -- and so Anna makes a decision that for most would be unthinkable, a decision that will tear her family apart and have perhaps fatal consequences for the sister she loves.
My Sister's Keeper examines what it means to be a good parent, a good sister, a good person. Is it morally correct to do whatever it takes to save a child's life, even if that means infringing upon the rights of another? Is it worth trying to discover who you really are, if that quest makes you like yourself less? Should you follow your own heart, or let others lead you? Once again, in My Sister's Keeper, Jodi Picoult tackles a controversial real-life subject with grace, wisdom, and sensitivity.
Anna is not sick, but she might as well be. By age thirteen, she has undergone countless surgeries, transfusions, and shots so that her older sister, Kate, can somehow fight the leukemia that has plagued her since childhood. The product of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, Anna was conceived as a bone marrow match for Kate -- a life and a role that she has never challenged...until now. Like most teenagers, Anna is beginning to question who she truly is. But unlike most teenagers, she has always been defined in terms of her sister -- and so Anna makes a decision that for most would be unthinkable, a decision that will tear her family apart and have perhaps fatal consequences for the sister she loves.
My Sister's Keeper examines what it means to be a good parent, a good sister, a good person. Is it morally correct to do whatever it takes to save a child's life, even if that means infringing upon the rights of another? Is it worth trying to discover who you really are, if that quest makes you like yourself less? Should you follow your own heart, or let others lead you? Once again, in My Sister's Keeper, Jodi Picoult tackles a controversial real-life subject with grace, wisdom, and sensitivity.
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Peggy L. (
15 member(s) found this review helpful.
OK,I'm in the minority here in thinking this book was only so-so. There were certain parts of the book that had me in tears, and then there were other parts that just didn't seem to fit into the whole book. The story is told from a bunch of different perspectives, but I almost wish they'd just kept the POV within the family and possibly the lawyer and judge. With all the different narratives, you get bits and pieces of peoples' lives, and sometimes I feel that leads to distraction. I loved the flashbacks or the pieces of family history- those, I felt, added to the whole complexity and dynamic within the family. BUT, why was there so much time spent on the lawyer and his ex? SUre, their romance was a sweet side story, but it really took up too much of the plot. Also, we have this whole mystery going on about the lawyer's medical ailment that really adds zilch (and, to be honest, pales in comparison to Kate's leukemia).
I guess what I'm trying to say is, when the story is told from the eyes of the family, it is intriguing. When narrative switches to someone outside the family, it starts to plod. Jodi Picoult is extremely good at capturing emotions and the tiny nuances within the not-so-perfect family. But this just isn't her best book.
Leigh P. (
14 member(s) found this review helpful.
Emotionally jarring story of a daughter's struggle to become an individual, without comprising love for her family, especially her sister. I found the mother abhorrent and disturbing.
13 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book has so many dimensions! A true page-turner that makes you think about your life as a mother and as a sister. The last 10 pages truly make the book.
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was an amazing book! I'm a new mom myself, so this book had a whole new meaning to me. I'm not usually one to cry at books and movies, but this was definitely a tear jerker. Had me crying more than once! This was a wonderfully written story about an impossible situation. It's told from multiple points of view and each one is entirely believeable. I highly recommend this one.
Jenna S. (
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
I really liked this book, It brings up some issues that may seem incredibly clear and then not so clear all at the same time. Great for discussion.
Kate is diagnosed with Leukemia, so her parents have a child, Anna, that is created to be a perfect donor match for her. The book takes place when Anna is 13 and Kate is 16. Anna sues for Medical Emancipation, so she will not be required to donate a Kidney or other blood, etc to her sister. A real heart wrenching story with twisted ending.. SNiff... Sniff..
Shari R. from CENTERBURG, OH wrote on 8/2/2007...
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
I absolutely loved this book! It was a very sad story but so well written I could not put it down! Highly recommend this one.
Pat V. (
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was a wonderful and engaging book that would have been even better without all the profane language. This is the first book I've read by Jodi Picoult so it may not hold true for her other books, but I am always put off by gifted authors who choose to take the easy route of revealing a character's personality primarily by the number of times they can say the "F" word. After the second time, I got it...He has anger issues.
Laurie D. (
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was so well written. Each character telling the story was genius as I really came to know and sympathize with each one. I totally understood why it had to end the way it did. Very touching.
Greta S. from BATESVILLE, AR wrote on 7/13/2007...
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
The fictional story of Anna Fitzgerald, who is not sick, but might as well be. By the age of 13 she has undergone countless surgeries, transfusions, shots and procedures so that her older sister, Kate, can fight leukemia.
In fact, Anna was conceived as a perfect genetic match for her sister's wellbeing.
One family's struggle for survival and a great way of portraying a moral parable for all time.
Good, interesting reading! Have recently lost a good friend to leukemia and it gave me great insight into exactly what the patient (and their donors!) go through.
Doris H. (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was the first Picoult book I have read. It is a deeply emotional book, that has the reader contemplating how dealing with tragedies affect each member of the family--sometimes in conflicting ways. Very good story.
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This is the first book by Jodi Picoult I've read and I must say it was an easy read. I finished the second half in one night because I couldn't wait to find out the ending. My Sister's Keeper is extremely sad and thought provoking. Great book club selection since there are good issues for discussion.
Jeanette R. (i havent read anything by her but a flite attendant was reading it and it looked pretty good so i got it from my book club.
and loved it!!!!
its about a young girl, kate, who is diagnosed with cancer and her best hope is blood from a family member. none of her family members are a good enough match so her parents have another child- genetically produced to be a perfect match. thirteen years down the line, after anna has given her sister kate quite a few transfusions, bone marrow,etc. she is told she has to give kate a kidney.
anna decides to file a law suit because she wants a say in the matter.
each chapter is told from the point of view of anna, one of her family members, her lawyer, or the woman appointed to be her gaurdian.
its a great story, with a tragic surprise ending. loved it and i think ill read a few more of her books!
This is a great Jodi Picoult book. It's a great read with a twist at the end.
Kimberly H. from ORANGE PARK, FL wrote on 11/22/2008...This book was the most thought provoking book I have ever read.
It has a suprise ending.
Kathi H. from BARKER, NY wrote on 10/19/2008...This book is really a wonderful glace at the kind of choices a parent / family face's occasionally, when you have so much going on in every direction with a serious illness. This book defintely re-assured me that our family has done a wonderful job, coping with our own daughter's illness's , and having our 3 other children as well. My own daughter has passed away just over 10 monthes ago , and this book has helped me to know I did thing's right by her. This book was very hard to read but very theraputic for me as well, just as I hoped.
Kathi
This book was Jodi Picoults best work! I cannot wait to see the movie, and see if its just like the book!
Sandra B. from UXBRIDGE, MA wrote on 10/2/2008...Jody Picoult has outdone herself with this book. It is her best I believe. You'll be surely surprised by the ending!
An excellent story that gets into the hearts of the whole family.
Loved this book, easy read but kept my attention, good if you only have short amounts of time to read each day- like me- because chapters are short. Highly recommend it.
This book has a way that you see all sides to the story from each person's point of view. It has a surprise ending!!
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