Harvesting the Heart

Generally speaking, I love the author. While it was decent, this book didn't live up to my high expectations of her. The entire novel was centered around only 2 characters. I'm a huge fan of character development, but it seemed like she was trying to convince herself as well as the reader of the cha......more

In typical Picoult style here’s another controversial topic, this book explores motherhood and absence. Another book that when I started, was difficult to put down.......more

3.5* First and foremost, I am not a mother and I believe being a parent is probably one of the most difficult but rewarding roles in life. That being said it just has never been for me. This is a story that demonstrates how difficult the role can be to some parents not just mothers, whereas it comes......more

Truthfully, this book was good enough for four stars, but I hated the entitled and egotistical character of the husband so much that I can’t get over it. I guess the fact that he elicits this kind of reaction from me is evidence of what a great writer Jodi Picoult really is. Also, I really, really,......more

I longed to be a mother. I wanted children, lots of them. I have four of the most beautiful people you could ever meet. Motherhood is hard! Taking care of a newborn is difficult. There were times I wished the children would just go away but I never thought of leaving. Some people never have children......more