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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. (
29 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. (
15 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.
Susie C. (
14 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.
Pat V. (
12 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.
10 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. (
9 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..
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
There had been so much hype around this book because of the movie that I tried to keep my expectations in check. And I'm glad I did. While I enjoyed the book, I felt like the author just kept adding more and more lines to draw things out. What was said in 50 pages could have been said in 30, in my opinion. I just kept thinking, "get to the point, already!" Scenes were drawn out when they could have been more economized, is all I'm saying. Anyway, I did enjoy the book for the most part. I was definitely ready for it to end. And boy, what an ending! IT WAS NOT BELIEVABLE, and that part stuck with me for awhile. I kept telling myself, "well, that's what fiction is all about, Tammy." But, I dunno....I came to like the ending after it settled with me. Suspension of disbelief, they say.....
8 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.
Laurie D. (
6 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.
Amy H. (
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book is in my top 5. The ending literally made me cry and I was distraught for a couple of days afterward. Unfortunately for me, I finished the book during my lunch hour while at work. My boss kept asking me what had happened for the rest of the day, but when I tried to explain it was nothing, just a book; the tears started to flow again! It was later in the week before I could even talk about it. I passed this book to a co-worker and she had the same reaction when she finished reading it.
In short, I cannot recommend this book enough. Would give it more stars if I could!
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Lucy M. (This is the book equivalent of a Lifetime Original Movie. Fans of outrageous melodrama will probably enjoy it. Other will be annoyed by the characters' hand-wringing and emotional turmoil.
I saw the movie first, but they both stand on their own. I had not read anything by Picoult previously, but now I'm a fan. I just finished two other of her books and I'm hooked.
Candy S. (This book brought me to tears. It is a story that hits home and touches your heart.
WARNING - SPOILER INCLUDED.
This book was a complete waste of good reading time. I am not sure why everyone made a big fuss over how great it was. It sucked. The storyline is based on an interesting topic, but the book is depressing to no end and boring. The ending is the worst.
It's sickening how the mother paid all the attention to the sick daughter, Kate, and ignored the other two children. I also found Kate to be quite selfish. I felt bad for Anna because she was the poor, ignored daughter who had a good in her heart and she's the one that ends up with the tragic ending all due to her sister. Maybe Anna's better off anyhow. It's not like her life was great considering it revolved around Kate.
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