"Paige has only a few vivid memories of her mother, who abandoned her when she was five. Now, having left her father behind in Chicago, she dreams of art school, marries an ambitious doctor - and soon becomes a mother herself. Overwhelmed by the demands of having a family, Paige cannot forget her mother's absence and the shameful memories of her own past, which make her doubt both her ability to give and her sense of self-worth. Out of Paige's struggle to find wholeness, Jodi Picoult crafts with astonishing clarity and evocative detail an absorbing novel that explores issues and emotions we can all relate to."

This was an interesting read but definitely not one of my favorite Jodi Picoult books. It took a long time for me to get "into" the story and I never did really come to care much for any of the characters. Astrid was probably my favorite! But I do like Picoult's writing style and I'm glad I read the book.

I'm sending this to MissCyn for the Easter exchange as it is on her wishlist. I will be interested to see what you think of it when you read it, MissCyn!

Woohoo! A wishlist book! Thank you so much! My husband is dragging me to the beach tomorrow and I will bury myself in this book.

I must have been in the mood for sad because I couldn't put this book down. None of the characters was ever fully developed but the story line made me want to sob.
It is so easy to damage children and crazy how a decision made in haste, or even with consideration, can change your whole outlook and/or your whole life in no time.
Thanks again for this RABCK!

I received this RABCK from MyssCyn. Thank you, MyssCyn! I am looking forward to starting this book. I have enjoyed many of Jodi Picoult's books, and I hope I will enjoy this one as well. Thank you for sending me this book. :o)

Finally, this book is on its way to Frontenac, KS, USA. I'm so sorry for the L O N G delay. Enjoy!

2011 Valley Center, Kansas, USA.

I'm so happy to receive this book. Jodi Picoult has a real knack for sucking me in to her stories- I can't wait to read this one! Thanks, sp4home, for the RABCK. It's been such a joy getting to know you and your beautiful family through Bookcrossing and Facebook. I love your sense of humor and your big heart!