Handle with Care: A Novel
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Things break all the time. Day breaks, waves break, voices break. Promises break. Hearts break.
Every expectant parent will tell you that they don't want a perfect baby, just a healthy one. Charlotte and Sean O'Keefe would have asked for a heathy baby too, if they'd been given the choice. Instead, their lives are made up of sleepless nights, mounting bills, the pitying stares of "luckier" parents, and maybe worst of all, the what-ifs. What if their child had been born healthy? But it's all worth it because Willow is, well, funny as it seems, perfect. She's smart as a whip, on her way to being as pretty as her mother, kind, brave, and for a five-year-old an unexpectedly deep source of wisdom. Willow is Willow, in sickness and in health.
Everything changes, though, after a series of events forces Charlotte and her husband to confront the most serious what-ifs of all. What if Charlotte should have known earlier of Willow's illness? What if things could have been different? What if their beloved Willow had never been born? To do Willow justice, Charlotte must ask herself these questions and one more. What constitues a valuable life?
Emotionally riveting and profoundly moving, Handle With Care brings us into the heart of family bound by an incredible burden, a desperate will to keep their ties from breaking, and ultimately, a powerful capacity for love. With the grace and wisdom she's become famous for, this novel by beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult offers us an unforgettable story about the fragility of life and the lengths we will go to protect it.
Things break all the time. Day breaks, waves break, voices break. Promises break. Hearts break.
Every expectant parent will tell you that they don't want a perfect baby, just a healthy one. Charlotte and Sean O'Keefe would have asked for a heathy baby too, if they'd been given the choice. Instead, their lives are made up of sleepless nights, mounting bills, the pitying stares of "luckier" parents, and maybe worst of all, the what-ifs. What if their child had been born healthy? But it's all worth it because Willow is, well, funny as it seems, perfect. She's smart as a whip, on her way to being as pretty as her mother, kind, brave, and for a five-year-old an unexpectedly deep source of wisdom. Willow is Willow, in sickness and in health.
Everything changes, though, after a series of events forces Charlotte and her husband to confront the most serious what-ifs of all. What if Charlotte should have known earlier of Willow's illness? What if things could have been different? What if their beloved Willow had never been born? To do Willow justice, Charlotte must ask herself these questions and one more. What constitues a valuable life?
Emotionally riveting and profoundly moving, Handle With Care brings us into the heart of family bound by an incredible burden, a desperate will to keep their ties from breaking, and ultimately, a powerful capacity for love. With the grace and wisdom she's become famous for, this novel by beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult offers us an unforgettable story about the fragility of life and the lengths we will go to protect it.
I have two copies of this book, so I am going to offer this one up as a ray.
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Starting the bookray today. Sending to the first person on the list....ladybug74. Enjoy the book!!
Starting the bookray today. Sending to the first person on the list....ladybug74. Enjoy the book!!
I'm so excited to start reading another Jodi Picoult book! I received this bookray in today's mail. I will get started on it tonight. Thanks flossie771 for sharing it with us!
I enjoyed this book, though I think I would have enjoyed it even better if it had not arrived just after I was finished with reading another Jodi Picoult book (Harvesting the Heart). I read various types of books and usually try to mix them up a bit so I don't feel like I'm reading the same book over and over again. In fact, the line about the female attorney deciding on her profession after she told her mom that the things that she liked to do were read and argue was the same in both books. (And it wasn't the same character.) I could see both sides of the argument in this book, so I bounced back and forth about how I wanted it to end. I really liked Willow and thought she was a remarkably smart girl. I did not like what happened at the end of the book, but can't say anything else without spoiling it for others.
I have the address for spoiledrotten and will get this book mailed out to her tomorrow.
I have the address for spoiledrotten and will get this book mailed out to her tomorrow.
Journal Entry 7 by ladybug74 at -- BOOKRAY, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Released 15 yrs ago (3/26/2009 UTC) at -- BOOKRAY, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA
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mailing to spoiledrotten to continue the bookray
mailing to spoiledrotten to continue the bookray
Received in the mail today. Will read as soon as I am done with my current book. Thanks for including me.
Picoult did not disappoint with this story. I found the characters to be very believable and heart wrenching. I too do not want to give away the ending but feel it made the story go full circle. Thanks so much for including me I have 300dogs address and will mail this week.
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Arrived safely. I have 1 1/2 books ahead of this one but will get to it asap. Looking forward to it!
Wow-another great book from Jodi Picoult. I finally started this book on Wednesday morning and had it finished by last night. This now ranks as one of my favorites. I like how it was written from different points of view and enjoyed the back and forth of it all. Also, it was interesting how the titles of the receipes/baking terms all tied in so nicely with the subject matter as well. I was suprised by the outcome and the ending too.
Thanks so much flossie771 for offering this ray. I already have the address for dvg and will mail this out later this morning.
Thanks so much flossie771 for offering this ray. I already have the address for dvg and will mail this out later this morning.
Journal Entry 13 by 300dogs at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Saturday, June 6, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (6/6/2009 UTC) at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
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Mailed out to dvg! Now she will have another book to enjoy with her cute kitty Bella!!
Mailed out to dvg! Now she will have another book to enjoy with her cute kitty Bella!!
Arrived safely today! I am in the middle of another bookring read but should be done by midweek as I'm a fast reader. As always, I am really looking forward to reading it and laughing to myself because I know that I will be up late reading! My kitten, Bella, is ready for a good snuggle!
Marking reserved because its a bookring and PMing vzfamily for addy now. Thank you for sharing this with me!
Marking reserved because its a bookring and PMing vzfamily for addy now. Thank you for sharing this with me!
Released 14 yrs ago (6/15/2009 UTC) at
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My comments: I don't think I can summarize my feelings on this book as it just encompasses so many things: family, an ill child, a healthy child dealing with her own issues, a marriage and a friendship and that is what is happening in only one household in this book.
Another amazing story by Jodi Picoult. Written in a style that makes the reader feel like the book is directed at you, each chapter is a view point of a particular character in the story. You will love Willow ~ a smart, perceptive little girl to which this story is centered. As you move through this novel, you will find that your emotions are moving and changing right along with each page. And Picoult ties everything up and still manages to surprise us at the end.
I would love to see a sequel to this story based more on Amelia. But that is just me. Perhaps you will find that you have another opinion but I can see her in her own continued story. Another great book for a book club discussion! Absolutely plenty to discuss.
My comments: I don't think I can summarize my feelings on this book as it just encompasses so many things: family, an ill child, a healthy child dealing with her own issues, a marriage and a friendship and that is what is happening in only one household in this book.
Another amazing story by Jodi Picoult. Written in a style that makes the reader feel like the book is directed at you, each chapter is a view point of a particular character in the story. You will love Willow ~ a smart, perceptive little girl to which this story is centered. As you move through this novel, you will find that your emotions are moving and changing right along with each page. And Picoult ties everything up and still manages to surprise us at the end.
I would love to see a sequel to this story based more on Amelia. But that is just me. Perhaps you will find that you have another opinion but I can see her in her own continued story. Another great book for a book club discussion! Absolutely plenty to discuss.
Received this in yesterday's mail! I should be starting on it within the next few days! THANK YOU for adding me to your bookring!
Wow, wow, wow is all I can say. While I assumed the outcome - I didn't expect the very end. Very good book! I've said it before and I'll say it again - Jodi Picoult seems to favor the mom as being the antagonist and the father as being the one to always try to hold things together. This is a running theme in a great number of her books which I find interesting. And again - she takes a book with a large grey area and lets you make your own decision. Very intesting book and subject matter! Again - thanks for adding me to the bookring! I'll PM liz-z today!
liz-z asked to be skipped today. I will PM the next person in line!
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Sorry for the delay - life has been hectic. I'm actually asking a co-worker to take this to the post office today since I can't seem to get a few minutes off work to go myself! But it is going out today! ENJOY! And again - THANK YOU for adding me to the bookring. I loved it!!!
Sorry for the delay - life has been hectic. I'm actually asking a co-worker to take this to the post office today since I can't seem to get a few minutes off work to go myself! But it is going out today! ENJOY! And again - THANK YOU for adding me to the bookring. I loved it!!!
I received this book today. I am looking forward to reading it. I will get to it as soon as possible and then move it along. Thank you for sharing.
I received this book in the mail today. Will get to it soon!
Ruth
Ruth
Another awesome story by Picoult. I was hooked with the storyline, and found myself feeling badder for Amelia than for anyone else at times. I was furious with the ending! Was expecting it but deep down hoping for a happy ending. Sending on to next reader. Thanks for sharing.
Ruth
Ruth
Got this one today - along with 2 other rays on the same day! I think that's a new record for me! Logged and lined up on the TBR shelf. Will j/e again when I start the book. Just a couple of rays ahead of it.
Just finished the previous ray. Starting this one on the commute home tonight.
update on Wednesday; 1/3 way done this book and, as with most Jodi books, I'm riled up already! Wrongful birth - Charlotte, what are you THINKING????!!!!
update on Wednesday; 1/3 way done this book and, as with most Jodi books, I'm riled up already! Wrongful birth - Charlotte, what are you THINKING????!!!!
Haunting. Emotional Rollercoaster. Uncomfortable. What if? Dredging up old feelings because I was in Charlotte's position - just with the hubby, instead of my child.
Emotionally draining book - I couldn't put it down....except when it was too overwhelming and I needed a crying jag and a little distance from it.
And like other Picoult books - the zinger you didn't see coming at the end.
Emotionally draining book - I couldn't put it down....except when it was too overwhelming and I needed a crying jag and a little distance from it.
And like other Picoult books - the zinger you didn't see coming at the end.
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On it's way to the next reader in the ray!
On it's way to the next reader in the ray!
I just caught this book last week in the mail. It arrived while I was travelling in China on business, so was a nice surprise waiting for me yesterday when I returned. I just finished the excellent book I was reading, "The Speed of Dark" by Elizabeth Moon, so can start this one today!
Wow, fascinating story! I hadn't heard of Osteogenesis Imperfecta before; this was a truly engaging story. I found it quite a bit improbable in many ways, and some of those things bothered me, but Jodi Picoult can really tell a story, even if they don't always go the way you think they should.
I liked the way that each chapter is told from the view point of a character in the story. Willow, the little girl with the illness, is a totally lovable, smart, perceptive kid. It was easy to empathize with the parents and kids in this family, and understand why the mother felt she needed to make the decisions she made. But it was also very hard to understand how she could have continued to follow through with her plans while everything else she cared about fell apart.
I did not appreciate the story line about the female attorney who was adopted and looking for her long lost birth mother. For me, as an adopted baby and as the mother and aunt of adopted kids, I thought that her feelings were unreal, that she didn't "know who she was" just because she'd been raised by a wonderful couple who were not her biological parents, that attitude just kills me. Maybe other adopted kids feel that way, even those adopted at birth to wonderful families, but I just don't get the importance of biology. And then to have her "mother" divulge the information that she did, it was gratuitous, a totally unnecessary and stupid story line. Hah, just re-read this -- do you think I felt strongly about this topic??
I agree with dvg, this would be a great book to discuss in a book club, there is just so much to it.
Update: dabercro wants to be skipped, so I PM'd PaulsBooks, who also declined, so onward to Aberpeter.
I liked the way that each chapter is told from the view point of a character in the story. Willow, the little girl with the illness, is a totally lovable, smart, perceptive kid. It was easy to empathize with the parents and kids in this family, and understand why the mother felt she needed to make the decisions she made. But it was also very hard to understand how she could have continued to follow through with her plans while everything else she cared about fell apart.
I did not appreciate the story line about the female attorney who was adopted and looking for her long lost birth mother. For me, as an adopted baby and as the mother and aunt of adopted kids, I thought that her feelings were unreal, that she didn't "know who she was" just because she'd been raised by a wonderful couple who were not her biological parents, that attitude just kills me. Maybe other adopted kids feel that way, even those adopted at birth to wonderful families, but I just don't get the importance of biology. And then to have her "mother" divulge the information that she did, it was gratuitous, a totally unnecessary and stupid story line. Hah, just re-read this -- do you think I felt strongly about this topic??
I agree with dvg, this would be a great book to discuss in a book club, there is just so much to it.
Update: dabercro wants to be skipped, so I PM'd PaulsBooks, who also declined, so onward to Aberpeter.
arrived yesterday, perfect timing too since I just finished the book I was reading last night
Willow is a six-year old exceptional child with Osteogeneis Imperfecta. I have a nephew with Type III OI and I was immediately drawn to Willow. Charlotte, on the other hand, is self-absorbed and narrow minded. She claimed her actions were for Willow but they were really about her. She lost focus of her whole family and everything started to unravel around her. Out of all the Picoult books I have read, this is by far one of my least favorite.
Edit: Softly Sandra asked to be skipped, emailing the next person on the list
Edit: top-tappser asked to be skipped, emailing the next person on the list
Edit: Softly Sandra asked to be skipped, emailing the next person on the list
Edit: top-tappser asked to be skipped, emailing the next person on the list
Journal Entry 31 by Aberpeter at -- Mail or by hand-ring, RABCK, meetings, Washington USA on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (5/13/2010 UTC) at -- Mail or by hand-ring, RABCK, meetings, Washington USA
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the book is on its way to starrdust
the book is on its way to starrdust
Picked up this book from the Post Office today and can't wait to start reading it. This will be my first book by Jodi Picoult so I'm really looking forward to getting to know this author and her work.
Finished this book today and I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to be part of this Book Ring and to have read a Jodi Picoult novel. I'll certainly look for more books by Picoult. I was fully drawn into the story line, taking the perspective of each character as they shared their viewpoint and told their piece of the unfolding tale. The connection to each recipe included and the emotions evoked in the story added some richness to the book as well.
Will be passing this on to luckof next.
Will be passing this on to luckof next.
Passed this book on to luckof tonight, at our local BookCrossing Meet-Up. Enjoy!
Thanks again, flossie771 for including me in this BookRing!
Thanks again, flossie771 for including me in this BookRing!
rec'd this a few days ago but forgot to journal, sorry hope to read quickly. thanks for sharing
On its way to the next reader. Thanks for sharing.
Arrived safe and sound today. My it is a big book. I've been swamped with bookrings in the last few days. Not to worry, I'm keeping them moving. :)
Wow! I got into this book quickly once I was able to read it. I was ill in September and October and I'm struggling to catch up on my bookrings. Very glad I held onto it.
I was very surprised at the ending, but it also works for me.
I didn't really enjoy Marin's story, I found it a bit distracting.
I already have the next address and this will be on its way on Friday. Thank you for sharing!
I was very surprised at the ending, but it also works for me.
I didn't really enjoy Marin's story, I found it a bit distracting.
I already have the next address and this will be on its way on Friday. Thank you for sharing!
It arrived. It seems the post office sent it to the wrong zip code first but then it made its way to me. YAY! I am just finishing up Mary Karr's "Lit" and will read this straight away. Thanks for sending it my way.
Whoops...I wasn't logged in when I logged getting this...PMing the next person. Pure Picoult. Thanks for including me in the ring.
Journal Entry 41 by Bjorg at Reykjavík, Reykjavík (Höfuðborgar svæðið) Iceland on Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The book arrived today, thanks DianaCoats:)
A very good timing as I´m almost done with the book I´m reading now:)
A very good timing as I´m almost done with the book I´m reading now:)
Journal Entry 42 by Bjorg at Reykjavík, Reykjavík (Höfuðborgar svæðið) Iceland on Thursday, January 27, 2011
Just finished the book and think this is one of her best books. I got hooked right away and it was hard to put it down. The characters are so believable and I could see myself in some of the things they were going through. Willow is so well made, really smart and funny:)
I must say though that the ending was so disappointing and it really bothered me.
Got the address for the next person and will mail the book tomorrow:)
I must say though that the ending was so disappointing and it really bothered me.
Got the address for the next person and will mail the book tomorrow:)
Released 13 yrs ago (1/28/2011 UTC) at Remscheid, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany
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The book arrived this very morning. Thank you very much for sending it. I will start reading as soon as possible --- which is a few days from now as I'm right in the middle of another bookring book.
Journal Entry 45 by Falmouth at Remscheid, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Throughout the years I have read many Jodi Picoults books and I liked most of them. This now, however, is definitely the worst one of her novels. The plot could have been interesting, but the book is simply boring, written in the same way as, for example, “My sisters keeper”, although that one was far better. The story is told from multiple points of view and from the very beginning it’s not hard to guess the ending of it. I don’t find it very realistic either and the character of Charlotte is totally unbelievable. After the first few chapters I had the intention to stop reading and pass it on, but, well, I somehow made it to the end. As soon as I have the next address I will put it into the mail.
Turnpages has already read the book, so I will now ask Herbertlooby.
HerbertLooby has read the book, too, so I'm now trying to get lidlekiwis address.
Lidlekiwi wants to be skipped, so I will now try my luck with Karen07814.
Turnpages has already read the book, so I will now ask Herbertlooby.
HerbertLooby has read the book, too, so I'm now trying to get lidlekiwis address.
Lidlekiwi wants to be skipped, so I will now try my luck with Karen07814.
Journal Entry 46 by Falmouth at Remscheid, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Saturday, February 19, 2011
Released 13 yrs ago (2/19/2011 UTC) at Remscheid, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany
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Goes to Karen 07814. Happy Reading!
My turn, I would have journal led earlier but 404 intervened!!
Falmouth thank you for sending
Lizzy-stardust aleady read it
penelopewanders already read it
Falmouth thank you for sending
Lizzy-stardust aleady read it
penelopewanders already read it
Following hot on the heels of House Rules this one had it's similarities but Picoult is still a good read. Well drawn was the picture of the marital breakdown within the story. Again an excellent view of the impact a disabled child has on the siblings in the family. Worth a read.
no response from bokwormy
no response from bokwormy
Journal Entry 49 by karen07814 at another BookCrosser, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- New Zealand on Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Released 13 yrs ago (3/2/2011 UTC) at another BookCrosser, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- New Zealand
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over to you
This book has turned up on my doorstep today, May 7th 2011, it has had quite a journey already and taken 2 months to get to me from karen07814. I look forward to reading it.
What an incredible story, I could not put the book down, my only wish was for a different ending after everything the family went through, maybe there is a sequel in the pipeline, lets hope so. Will now contact moomoo 1977 as she is the last on the list. Thank you flossie 771 for putting this out in a book ray.
I'd forgotten what a joyous surprise it was to receive a BookCrossing package in the mail. :)
Many thanks to skokgitt in New Zealand for sending it along - it arrived safely in the land downunder.
Thank you to the book's original owner - flossie771. I shall endeavour to keep the book's journey going once I have finished reading it.
Many thanks to skokgitt in New Zealand for sending it along - it arrived safely in the land downunder.
Thank you to the book's original owner - flossie771. I shall endeavour to keep the book's journey going once I have finished reading it.
Journal Entry 53 by rem_OIN-713485 at Lismore, New South Wales Australia on Saturday, September 3, 2011
Okey doke, I apologise for my tardiness in writing a response regarding this book that's been generously shared by the divine Ms Flossie771 :)
Right - I admit I had a quick look at the other responses to "Handle With Care", and while I saw one other person who thought the same as I did - I feel relatively safe enough to say: this was *way* too similar to "My Sister's Keeper".
Sorry guys - for me this book was same premise as "Sister's Keeper" just with a different family, two different siblings, one very different case battling it out in the courtroom.
Where "My Sister's Keeper" had me riveted from beginning to end, "Handle With Care" irritated me. No, scrap that - Charlotte irritated me, so much so, I was skipping large portions of the book looking for the bits where things like Marin's meeting of her bilogicial mother and Amelia's coping issues were revealed.
I didn't care for the story as it was way too similar to "My Sister's Keeper" from plot to the ending. Upon reading the ending I wondered if Ms Picoult had run out of ideas on how to write, as we all remember the surprise, post court case ending that affected one of the main characters.
For those of you who loved this but haven't read "My Sister's Keeper" - please do. I'd be interested to see your thoughts in comparisons between it and "Handle With Care".
Thank you again flossie771 for sharing. I think I shall wild release this to see if we can get it on a magical mystery tour. :)
Right - I admit I had a quick look at the other responses to "Handle With Care", and while I saw one other person who thought the same as I did - I feel relatively safe enough to say: this was *way* too similar to "My Sister's Keeper".
Sorry guys - for me this book was same premise as "Sister's Keeper" just with a different family, two different siblings, one very different case battling it out in the courtroom.
Where "My Sister's Keeper" had me riveted from beginning to end, "Handle With Care" irritated me. No, scrap that - Charlotte irritated me, so much so, I was skipping large portions of the book looking for the bits where things like Marin's meeting of her bilogicial mother and Amelia's coping issues were revealed.
I didn't care for the story as it was way too similar to "My Sister's Keeper" from plot to the ending. Upon reading the ending I wondered if Ms Picoult had run out of ideas on how to write, as we all remember the surprise, post court case ending that affected one of the main characters.
For those of you who loved this but haven't read "My Sister's Keeper" - please do. I'd be interested to see your thoughts in comparisons between it and "Handle With Care".
Thank you again flossie771 for sharing. I think I shall wild release this to see if we can get it on a magical mystery tour. :)
Journal Entry 54 by rem_OIN-713485 at Lismore, New South Wales Australia on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Posted 23/02.
This book has been sitting in a bag under my bed for a number of years now, so as I am no longer an active BookCrosser, I am passing these on to ukcanaus to continue their BookCrossing journey. :)
This book has been sitting in a bag under my bed for a number of years now, so as I am no longer an active BookCrosser, I am passing these on to ukcanaus to continue their BookCrossing journey. :)
Received from the wonderful MooMoo1977!
Wow, this book has really travelled! I've read a few Picoult books, but not this one. Thank you for your generosity - I look forward to reading this soon and passing it to another BCer.
