My goal in starting this blog is to challenge myself and hopefully a few friends to spend some time each week inside the covers of good literature. I know I will probably not always achieve this goal but it can't hurt to try! It's so easy to get into a rut and rationalize how busy we are and that there just isn't time for that new or old best seller. My challenge to you (as well as myself) is that there is time! And I hope, time to encourage and get to know others just a little bit better in the process. I know that I can always use something to get my brain working a little harder, a good laugh, or a few words from a friend. I always want to make time for each of you and stay in touch. So I invite you to join the journey. May we never be the same! Robin :)
***Our first book will be My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. The goal is to discuss the first 98 pages beginning Sunday, November 4th! Can't wait to hear from all of you!
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Sorry it has taken me so long to join the Blog! I have been reading the book since I got back from OR/WA at the end of Oct. and am pretty far through the book. I too have enjoyed having each chapter written from the perspective of that person. And, you are right, Robin, this family is desperately in need of help! I feel sorry for the whole family, but sometimes Sara makes me made by being so focused on Kate. The other subplot of the attorney and ad litem lady adds an interesting twist to the story. Can't wait to get to the discussion questions at the end!
I agree with you Sharon. As a mother it is hard to imagine favoring one child over another. I realize you would lean that way in protecting the ill child, but where were all the other moments to balance the life experiences. I think that is why Anna relates to the laundromat because of the smells of fabric softner and her few early good memories of her mother throwing fresh clean clothes on top of her. It's amazing how your children remember such little things so fondly. And the attorney's past brings another whole dimension to the plot.
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