My Sister's Keeper
Registered by fflloorr on 11/16/2005
2 journalers for this copy...
There are no words to describe this book. It's an amazing reading, I strongly recommend it. One of the best books I've read this year.
From Amazom.com:
«From School Library Journal
Adult/High School - Anna was genetically engineered to be a perfect match for her cancer-ridden older sister. Since birth, the 13-year-old has donated platelets, blood, her umbilical cord, and bone marrow as part of her family's struggle to lengthen Kate's life. Anna is now being considered as a kidney donor in a last-ditch attempt to save her 16-year-old sister. As this compelling story opens, Anna has hired a lawyer to represent her in a medical emancipation suit to allow her to have control over her own body. Picoult skillfully relates the ensuing drama from the points of view of the parents; Anna; Cambell, the self-absorbed lawyer; Julia, the court-appointed guardian ad litem; and Jesse, the troubled oldest child in the family. Everyone's quandary is explicated and each of the characters is fully developed. There seems to be no easy answer, and readers are likely to be sympathetic to all sides of the case. This is a real page-turner and frighteningly thought-provoking. The story shows evidence of thorough research and the unexpected twist at the end will surprise almost everyone. The novel does not answer many questions, but it sure raises some and will have teens thinking about possible answers long after they have finished the book. - Susan H. Woodcock, Fairfax County Public Library, Chantilly, VA
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From Amazom.com:
«From School Library Journal
Adult/High School - Anna was genetically engineered to be a perfect match for her cancer-ridden older sister. Since birth, the 13-year-old has donated platelets, blood, her umbilical cord, and bone marrow as part of her family's struggle to lengthen Kate's life. Anna is now being considered as a kidney donor in a last-ditch attempt to save her 16-year-old sister. As this compelling story opens, Anna has hired a lawyer to represent her in a medical emancipation suit to allow her to have control over her own body. Picoult skillfully relates the ensuing drama from the points of view of the parents; Anna; Cambell, the self-absorbed lawyer; Julia, the court-appointed guardian ad litem; and Jesse, the troubled oldest child in the family. Everyone's quandary is explicated and each of the characters is fully developed. There seems to be no easy answer, and readers are likely to be sympathetic to all sides of the case. This is a real page-turner and frighteningly thought-provoking. The story shows evidence of thorough research and the unexpected twist at the end will surprise almost everyone. The novel does not answer many questions, but it sure raises some and will have teens thinking about possible answers long after they have finished the book. - Susan H. Woodcock, Fairfax County Public Library, Chantilly, VA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.»
Journal Entry 2 by fflloorr at Sent by mail in Lisboa, Lisboa -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (11/16/2005 UTC) at Sent by mail in Lisboa, Lisboa -- Controlled Releases
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Sent to Witchie as a Rabck surprise :)
Sent to Witchie as a Rabck surprise :)
And what a great surprise it was! Thank you so much, fflloorr! I loved it! And I loved the sweet envelope you sent it in! Thank you! *
This was my first Jodi Picoult and I loved it! Couldn't stop reading... The subject is very controverse one and I was really wanting to know the end. It was sad and unpredictable. Made me want to read more books by this author! :)
Thank you so much, fflloorr! :) Now I'll keep it for Safekeeper to read and then send it to syrin, who wants to read it too! :)
Thank you so much, fflloorr! :) Now I'll keep it for Safekeeper to read and then send it to syrin, who wants to read it too! :)
