My Sister's Keeper : A Novel
17 journalers for this copy...
1. Brendalc57 - US, int'l OK
2. wareagle78 - US, US only
3. wistroll - US, US only
4. candieb - US, US only
5. bunzrun - US, US only
6. sabeena29 - US, int'l OK
7. snowy652 - US, US only
8. melydia - US, US only
9. cyber-librarian - US, US/Canada ok
10. lil-snoo - US, US/Canada OK
11. Heaven150 - Canada, int'l OK
12. Antheras - Canada, int'l OK
13. CynthiaA - Canada, int'l OK
14. Jesmondgirl - UK, int'l OK
15. ruthwater - UK, int'l OK
16. piemunga - Australia, int'l OK
17. stoxasths - Greece, int'l OK
18. angellica - UK, int'l OK
19. AMarie - US, US only
20. moops - US, int'l OK
21. AtHomeGoddess - US, int'l OK
22. wandering - The Netherlands, Europe preferred
Released 18 yrs ago (9/16/2005 UTC) at A fellow bookcrosser in By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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sending to brendalc57 for a bookring - enjoy!
I have a book that is 3/4 read that I need to finish and I will start this, sorry if I held this up, but my circumstances were totally unforseen. By the way, I am doing ok now. My sister is in the best place she can be now...of that I am sure. Brendalc57
The story is one that happens in real life and this book will take you through all the different events in the lives of every member in this family and how they are affected by this illness that threatens to take the life of the oldest daughter Kate and how the parents lives rotate around Kate and how the other two children suffer each in their own way.
The story is very well written and I had to take little breaks to stop and literally put the book down and cry as it was so enormously emotionally gripping. This is a tremendous subject and after having lost my younger sister just one month ago today it was almost heart wrenching for me to read and yet somehow therapeutic. Thank you Amymaew for starting this bookring. It is now on it's way to Wareagle78. Will be well wrapped since it is raining out here. Happy traveling little book.
Brendal57, the bookmark is lovely and touching. I'm praying for you and your family.
This one will be on its way the next time I get to the post office.
Thanks for including me!
She may just be my new favorite author this year!!
I liked it so much that my daughter was disappointed knowing this was a ring, so she ordered it in through the library to read.
Sending out in Thursdays mail. Thanks for including me!!
Released 18 yrs ago (12/1/2005 UTC) at -- By Hand Or Post, Ray/Ring, RABCK in Milltown, Wisconsin USA
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Sending to next person in line.
Enjoy!!
This is one of the more touching books I've read in a long time. It's a story about an impossible situation. I felt for Anna, deeply - even more so after her revelation of what was truly going on. But most of all, I felt for the mother. What do you do? You have one child who needs this from their sibling and a sibling that wants the right to say no to someone removing parts of their body.
I cried. I cried a lot. I probably cried every fifty pages or so. As a mother, this is one of the scariest things to consider. Do you put both children at risk to save the other? I don't know.
The ending... my goodness, the ending. I never expected that, not in a million years. Soo... I cried some more.
This was my first Picoult novel and I hope to read more by this author. I loved the writing style, how it took time to describe things, but didn't get too wrapped up in that. I told the story and told it well.
If you're looking for a good book with a little bit of controversy in it, this is a wonderful choice... just grab the Kleenex.
I have PM'd the next person in the ring and will send it on when they reply.
Released 18 yrs ago (12/20/2005 UTC) at BookRing in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Mailing to bunzrun
I have a cozy mystery to complete before going on to My Sister's Keeper, but just thumbing through it is getting me drawn in.
More later when I have read a bit.
Jodi Picoult is a new author to me and I want to revisit her. The topic is relevant and controversial today. It was facinating to experience each character's viewpoint as the chapters alternate narrators.
One item in the readers' guide suggest not judging the Mother too harshly. That is true, at least in my case. I started with anger at Sara, yet the anger softened as her character took on more "flesh" in the book.
Though I do not have any sisters, it brought back memories to me of when I cared for my Mother after a massive stroke. It is hard to understand but these ambivilent thoughts/feelings (love yet wishing it were over and you could go on with your life, let's just try this one more thing because it may be THE thing that works, etc.) do occur.
One last thought: Did Campbell Alexander remind anyone else of the doctor on "House"? I could imagine the doctor coming out with some of the same remarks as Campbell, especially his quips concerning his dog.
Would love to say more but don't want to give anything away!
It's a brilliantly written book, but very hard to take sometimes. Picoult did an excellent job of portraying the heartache of being part of a family wiuth a sick child without getting too sappy, too outrageous, or too grandiose. Make no mistake, this is a book full of Big Questions about the sanctity of life versus control over one's own body, but it doesn't beat you over the head with it or force the reader to take a certain side. It's one of those rare stories that put me in the shoes of several characters that are (fortunately) completely alien to me while still allowing me to make up my own mind about their actions. It gave me quite a bit to think about, and that's some of the highest praise I can give any book.
I won't promise that everyone will like this book. A lot of people will see it as nothing more than a weepy family drama and dismiss it out of hand. But it does raise some serious issues, issues most of us - especially with the continued advances in medical technology - will have to face someday: when is it time to stop trying and start saying goodbye?
Thanks for sharing this one. I'll mail it out this weekend.
Edit: I mailed it Saturday, 25 March 2006.
c. 2004 -- 423 pages -- Trade Paperback -- #34 on BookCrossing 2008 Favorites list -- 5 weeks on the USA Today top-10 Bestseller list:
#2 on 5/31/09 and 7/5
#5 on 7/19/09
#8 on 5/24/09 and 7/26
This book is absolutely incredible! I fully understand why it appeared on Bookcrossing's Favorite Reads of 2005 compiled by WhiteRaven13 (http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/9/3408323/subj_-Book-Crossing-Top-Reads-for-2005). I added it to my top Favorites list in the #2 slot. I knew it would be a 10 as soon as I started reading it ... and I don't give 10s away easily (normally only 3-4 a year). My DH and DD both want to find a copy to read, after hearing me say so much about it.
At first I would get disgusted with Anna for bringing the lawsuit ... although at the same time understanding her feelings. In the same way I would get disgusted with the mother, Sara ... although at the same time (as a mother) know I would do the exact same thing. As a mother I would think Anna's timing (with Kate dieing) really sucked .... but at the end ... understood why the timing had to be the way it was. The relationship between Campbell and Julia ... as well as the father, Brian and his son, Jesse ... were adding bonuses ... more dimensions to the story. The mystery behind Campbell and his service dog, Judge kept the sleuth in me wondering until the very end. And yes, I agree with bunzrun that Campbell reminds me of the TV doctor House! =) I especially loved the relationship between Kate and Taylor and really cried through those touching chapters. I could go on and say so much, but don't want to give anything away for the other readers. This book was fabulous!!!!!!!
Released 17 yrs ago (4/14/2006 UTC) at book ring in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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I'm mailing this today to Lil-Snoo in MI ... to continue the bookring.
DC#0305-0830-0003-5122-8523
Since Heaven150 asked to be skipped, I will send it on to Antheras as soon as I receive an address.
I totally did not expect the ending, I managed not to cry and when I got to the last few pages I suddenly could see what was coming and the tears started.
The style Picoult chose to write this story worked so well. All the viewpoints helped give a depth to the characters and it helped make them all such sympathetic characters. The competing viewpoints help the reader feel just confusing the reality of the situation must be.
I understand now why so many people recommend this book. I'm sending it off to CynthiaA in the next few days.
I made the mistake of finishing this book while on the beach. With people around me. I was crying so hard I attracted attention. I had to go for a swim in very cold water to get over the emotional shakes that this book left me with. I've recommended it to a handful of friends already!
I've PM'd the next reader (jesmondgirl)twice, but will try a third time since it is summer and folks seem to be away. If no luck, I will move on to the following reader.
Started reading this morning and i like it already.
Released 17 yrs ago (11/2/2006 UTC) at Postal Release in -- Controlled Release, New South Wales Australia
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posted to Greece today!
Thanks for sharing!
I am enjoying what I have read so far.
I found the ending very hard. :(
Have already posted it to Moops.
Thanks for sharing
I read last year and re-read it this year before the movie. Picoult wrote another winner in My Sister's Keeper. The story is sharply written with stinging emotions. I felt like I was inside the family dynamic, watching the whole story unfold. It was hard to put down, even during the second reading.
I will look for someone wishing for this book and send it on as a RABCK.
Released 13 yrs ago (5/27/2010 UTC) at Starbucks, Herndon/Highway 99 in Fresno, California USA
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I left it at the Starbucks at Ashlan and Blythe, here in Fresno, CA.