My Sister's Keeper: A Novel
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Journal Entry 1 by trekwoman from -- Somewhere In The State --, California USA on Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Paperback.
Synopsis--
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.
Synopsis--
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.
Journal Entry 2 by trekwoman from -- Somewhere In The State --, California USA on Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Stupendous read. I could not put this down (which is not something you'll hear me say often). Would recommend this to everyone.
Journal Entry 3 by trekwoman at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, December 22, 2007
Released 16 yrs ago (12/22/2007 UTC) at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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[ r ] For NMReader.
Received today. I will read once I get Ring/rays caught up and then will offer as ring or ray
1lilbookworm is interested in reading. I am loaning her the book since I am so behind on my reading. She will return once she finishes.
Released 15 yrs ago (7/20/2008 UTC) at
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Mailed to 1lilbookworm.
Custom Forn Number LC597946040US
Mailed to 1lilbookworm.
Custom Forn Number LC597946040US
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All around there are books sipping cool drinks under shady palms while other books participate in a wide variety of beach sports. There is plenty of sand, surf and sun here for all of the lost and wayward books to enjoy.
It is hoped that very soon a new journal entry will come to rescue this book from the island and send it back out into the BookCrossing world so that it may continue on its journey. It is hoped that the new journal entry will tell all the interested parties where this book has been this long time and where it will be traveling to next.