Book Review: "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult ★★★★☆

I gave this book four out of five stars.

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.

A provocative novel that raises some important ethical issues, My Sister's Keeper is the story of one family's struggle for survival at all human costs and a stunning parable for all time.

My review

This story could easily go down as one of my favorites of all time.

As they say first impressions are lasting impressions and being that this is my first time reading Jodi Picoult all I can say is Wow...

Apart from being a tale that evoked every emotion a person can feel sadness, anger, love, passion, empathy. What stood out for me is the maturity of the main character Anna. At thirteen years old she was so mature beyond her years, willing to take her parents to court to make them stop and think about how giving kidney to her sister will affect her life.

This book had me questioning whether or not if placed in that situation where I had a child that was dying would I have handled it like Sara?

This tale is a good one for parents to be reminded that they must treat all their children equally in spite of the situation. Having a sick child is stressful on parents and on entire families, the author through Sara and Brian illustrated that fact as well. All the characters were relatable and most of all this tale was so realistic.

Brace yourself  for the ending it would leave you speechless.

Excellent book!! 

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