My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult

My Sister's Keeper

by Jodi Picoult

''This is a beautiful, heartbreaking, controversial and honest book.''--Booklist (starred review)

Conceived to provide a bone marrow match for her leukemia-stricken sister, teenage Kate begins to question her moral obligations in light of countless medical procedures and decides to fight for the right to make decisions about her own body.

New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult is widely acclaimed for her keen insights into the hearts and minds of real people. Now she tells the emotionally riveting story of a family torn apart by conflicting needs and a passionate love that triumphs over human weakness.

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★★★★★ // very well-written and easily lets you empathize with the characters, even the less likeable ones. has an unexpected ending that is equally shocking and all sorts of heartbreaking.

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