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 enlarge | Author: Kim Edwards
Creator: Martha Plimpton
Publisher: HarperAudio
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  873 reviews
Sales Rank: 136802
Format: Abridged
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Abridged
Number Of Items: 9
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Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 5 x 1.3
ISBN: 0060825804
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780060825805
ASIN: 0060825804
Publication Date: June 28, 2005
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 Haunting novel filled with so many "what if's". October 24, 2008
Haunting novel filled with so many "what if's". I love first novels of authors, and this is one. Though I cannot imagine how someone could act as David did when his twins were born, I have to accept that he did it out of deep love and wanting to protect Hannah and Paul. Yet that very act shattered the very love he was trying to save. As the author so often says, it built a wall that no one in the Henry family could scale. I feel a little disconcerted about how events with David progressed, a little cheated, though I don't want to say more because of spoilers, etc. David's actions to keep Hanna safe turned her into a very different woman than she might have been...
As for Caroline and Phoebe, I can appreciate what Caroline did, but the whole thing of keeping a baby secret from her mother is not exactly something I can wrap my head around. There is resolution in this book, but still a lot of questions, open ends and a mystery. It only deepens my beliefs that not all secrets meant to protect or help do.
I have a number of friends with children with trisomy 21 (aka Down or Down's syndrome) and see the struggle parents and family go through as the children grow into adulthood. I felt that much of Caroline's thoughts were right on the money.
David's photography was an interesting vehicle to separate him yet keep him an observer of life.
 Compassionate, Revealing October 18, 2008
The choices we make, the truth or lies that we cling to are like invisible threads running through the whole fabric of our lives. These threads connect with the threads of the people we know and love to form webs of influence.
The author skillfully spins a tale that highlights these threads. She does so by balancing the perspectives of the all the participants, allowing the reader to see with sadness and compassion the contradictions.
If this book has a somewhat melancholy tone, it is nonetheless compelling for its accuracy in describing how the inner workings of hearts and minds affect our relationships. It raises some questions very pointedly that the reader can hardly avoid reflecting on: questions about intimacy, trust, what gives a life value and meaning.
If you are looking for a mindless, escapist, fun read, this is not the book for you. However, if you want a book to engage your soul, I recommend it.
Well written, but depressing. October 18, 2008
I couldn't put this book down, but in the end, I felt incredibly down on life. The books is dark, dark, dark. There are many passages about each character's past--as if they're trapped in their memories, which conveys this sense of helplessness about life.
 Definitely Disappointing October 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The first half of the book was interesting enough. The story was page turning, leaving the reader wondering how this was going to turn out and appreciating the writing style of the author. About 2/3 of the way in, I realized that I didn't care for any of the characters and thus didn't mind if someone was hurt. That is what made this a disapointment.
Not a book for action/adventure lovers October 13, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It seems like people either love or hate this book. I thought it was beautifully written and the story idea was fairly unique. It's not a "happy" book, but it really does make you think and I think Edwards does a good job of illustrating how secrets can tear a family apart.
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