Defending Jacob: A Novel
3 journalers for this copy...
from the TLC book sale.
change status. TBR for book club this spring
TLC book club read. Wow. The author sums up the crux of the novel in The Story Behind section :"What would you do…..If". 14 yo Jacob is fingered as a murderer. The book is written from his father, Andy's, viewpoint. Lots of twists, turns and surprises. And like Picoult, an ethical issue thrown in. Andy, Jacob and Andy's incarcerated father all have the "murder gene". Does that make Jacob a murderer? Andy and his wife, Laurie, handle Jacob's trial differently (and in a backstory, Andy's father protects Jacob in a third way). All bringing forward the central questions - Would you recognize murder tendencies in your child? And what would you DO if your child was accused of a horrendous crime? The Columbine and Newtown parents must be struggling with this same dilemma. A very thought provoking with no pat answer book. Excellent book discussion on this book. Rabck'g on to flut3girl
Journal Entry 4 by NancyNova at ~ RABCK ~, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Saturday, March 29, 2014
Released 10 yrs ago (3/29/2014 UTC) at ~ RABCK ~, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA
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a great discussion book
Journal Entry 5 by NancyNova at -- Bookbox, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Saturday, May 17, 2014
Released 9 yrs ago (5/17/2014 UTC) at -- Bookbox, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA
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Change of plans. This one is now released in the "D" bookbox. Enjoy!
I chose this book from the D bookring.
Thank you, NancyNova, for contributing this book. It's not a book that I would normally chose to read, but I will give it a try.
Thank you, NancyNova, for contributing this book. It's not a book that I would normally chose to read, but I will give it a try.
I did try reading the book. I found out that I did not want to read about murder.
Journal Entry 8 by tabby-cat-owner at a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Friday, May 15, 2015
Released 8 yrs ago (5/15/2015 UTC) at a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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This book has been mailed to bookworm-lady of Madrid, Spain. I promised to send this book to her for her birthday, and she is getting it sooner rather than later because I have decided not to read it.
I hope that you find this book interesting, bookworm-lady.
I hope that you find this book interesting, bookworm-lady.
Thank you soo much for sending this WishList book to me.
Also thank you for the lovely birthday card, Picasso card, and a beautiful bookmark handmade by Love2cook.
Thanks for extending my birthday! :)
Also thank you for the lovely birthday card, Picasso card, and a beautiful bookmark handmade by Love2cook.
Thanks for extending my birthday! :)