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“My Sister’s Keeper” Book and Movie
May 16th, 2009 | 
Author: “My Sister’s Keeper
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My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult
What the press is saying…
"My Sister's Keeper" a Novel
Eileen Rieback says:
Jodi Picoult has masterfully covered yet another controversial topic in her novel “My Sister’s Keeper.” This time, young Kate is diagnosed with a severe form of leukemia. Her parents then have a baby, Anna, who is genetically selected to be a close donor match for Kate. From her birth onward into her early teens, Anna is called upon to undergo increasingly invasive and dangerous procedures to provide blood, bone marrow, and other tissues to sustain her older sister’s life. Now, a kidney is needed, and Anna brings a lawsuit against her parents, claiming the right to her make own decision about what medical procedures can be performed on her. Anna’s mother Sara, an attorney, decides to represent her own daughter Kate at the trial.
There are some very difficult questions raised in this story. Does Anna have the obligation to risk her own health to save her sister? Do her parents have the right to make the medical decisions about Anna’s donor role, and where should their loyalties lie? Where is the fine line between what is legal and what is ethical in a situation like this? There seem to be no right or wrong answers here, and the ensuing trial recounts all the physical, moral, psychological, and familial struggles that are brought to bear on the issue. Picoult paints a powerfully emotional picture of a family in turmoil. She adds additional tension to the story through brother Jesse, whose drug taking and criminal tendencies add even more burdens to an already overwrought situation. The story also includes the love/hate relationship between Anna’s lawyer and her legal guardian.
The narrative switches from character to character so that the reader hears the voices of each family member, as well as that of Anna’s lawyer and of the legal guardian appointed to watch out for her interests. Sara’s narrative includes flashbacks on the history of Kate’s illness, Anna’s role in providing medical support, and the toll that the constant threat of Kate’s death takes on the family. There are several shocking twists to the plot that make the story even more riveting. This is Picoult’s best book yet!
Publishers Weekly says:
The difficult choices a family must make when a child is diagnosed with a serious disease are explored with pathos and understanding in this 11th novel by Picoult (Second Glance, etc.). The author, who has taken on such controversial subjects as euthanasia (Mercy), teen suicide (The Pact) and sterilization laws (Second Glance), turns her gaze on genetic planning, the prospect of creating babies for health purposes and the ethical and moral fallout that results. Kate Fitzgerald has a rare form of leukemia. Her sister, Anna, was conceived to provide a donor match for procedures that become increasingly invasive. At 13, Anna hires a lawyer so that she can sue her parents for the right to make her own decisions about how her body is used when a kidney transplant is planned. Meanwhile, Jesse, the neglected oldest child of the family, is out setting fires, which his firefighter father, Brian, inevitably puts out. Picoult uses multiple viewpoints to reveal each character’s intentions and observations, but she doesn’t manage her transitions as gracefully as usual; a series of flashbacks are abrupt. Nor is Sara, the children’s mother, as well developed and three-dimensional as previous Picoult protagonists. Her devotion to Kate is understandable, but her complete lack of sympathy for Anna’s predicament until the trial does not ring true, nor can we buy that Sara would dust off her law degree and represent herself in such a complicated case. Nevertheless, Picoult ably explores a complex subject with bravado and clarity, and comes up with a heart-wrenching, unexpected plot twist at the book’s conclusion.
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About the Movie…
Cameron Diaz on the set of "My Sister's Keeper"
Cameron Diaz "bald" on the set
Cameron Diaz and Sofia Vassileva
It’s been awhile since we’ve seen or heard from Cameron Diaz in any substantial sense. But we have the latest pics of the “There’s Something About Mary” babe on the set of her new movie. Diaz was spotted in full costume on the set of “My Sister’s Keeper” the new flick based on Jodi Picoult novel. And the film sounds like it’s going to be a turn toward the dramatic genre for Cameron’s career.
According to press, “Diaz will play a former defense attorney who returns to the courtroom to defend herself and her husband when they are sued by their 13-year-old daughter for emancipation. The girl was conceived as a genetic match with the hope she could prolong her cancer-ridden sister’s life.”
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How to Win Friends and Influence People
How to Win Friends and Influence People
YOU CAN GO AFTER THE JOB YOU WANT…AND GET IT! YOU CAN TAKE THE JOB YOU HAVE…AND IMPROVE IT! YOU CAN TAKE ANY SITUATION YOU’RE IN…AND MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU!
For more than sixty years the rock-solid, time-tested advice in this book has carried thousands of now famous people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives.
Now this previously revised and updated bestseller is available in trade paperback for the first time to help you achieve your maximum potential throughout the next century! Learn:
* THREE FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN HANDLING PEOPLE
* THE SIX WAYS TO MAKE PEOPLE LIKE YOU
* THE TWELVE WAYS TO WIN PEOPLE TO YOUR WAY OF THINKING
* THE NINE WAYS TO CHANGE PEOPLE WITHOUT AROUSING RESENTMENT
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars The Foundation of a Sales Career
I took the Dale Carnegie course when I was just beginning a career in sales and this book was included. It was a transformational experience. The book provides a foundation for understanding what affects others’ perception of you, and how you can use that understanding to your advantage in your career. It’s not a manipulative mindset, but rather a way of seeing things from the other person’s perspective.
While I recommend this product in the context of sales, it’s really a great way to approach people interaction in general and a blueprint for happier living. The specific examples have stayed with me 15 years later and serve as a constant reminder. I was so pleased with the results of the book and the course that I later returned and volunteered as a graduate assistant for the course. A great start for building a sales library.Selling the Fuzzy Widget: Secrets of Selling Professional Services
5 Stars No joke, this book can change your life…
I never bought into a book or movie really influences someone’s life, but with this book, I may have to make an exception. Dale Cernegie was a genius and he really understood human nature, and more importantly he knew how to teach what he learned. This book is a lesson on human nature, how to become a better person, and along the way Carnegie gives a history lesson using specific examples from real life events. It’s the best book ever of its kind.
5 Stars This book is a manal for success!
I have read this book twice. Coming from someone in the political realm, this book has numerous useful applications. Of course not every maxim or suggestion will work for everyone, Carnegie illustrates the fundamentals of building and maintaining relationships. I plan on reading this work yearly.
5 Stars Amazing how much is still relevant
I bought this book based on the PMBA recommended reading list – [...] Dale’s stories are wonderful and engaging. As other reviews have stated, he provides a wealth of tips on how to live your life and influence others. I especially like the tip on criticizing others. He succinctly describes how it is futile to criticize people and expect them to do something for you and continue to behave in a highly productive manner. He uses anecdotes of Lincoln making this mistake. I could go on about other great tips such as how people yearn to feel important and the managers should assign tasks with that in mind. Great book. I’m glad my Kindle2 allows me to highlight all the good quotes for later review.
5 Stars A pure classic
Many ideas come and go but this book was one of the first greats. While it was relevant 70 years ago and is just as important today. Everybody has to deal with people so why not learn how to get along the best you can. Whether you are a student getting ready for the work force or a busy executive you will find something in this book that will help you.
Listening and learning how to listen is one of the most important ideas that this book has to present. In a world where people love to hear their own voice but not listen when spoken to this book rocks.
Even if only a chapter a week is read the lessons learned will impact your personal and professional life.
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Tags: Bestselling Book, Classic Book, Dale Carnegie, Dale Carnegie Course, Famous People, Goals In Life, How To Win Friends And Influence People, Human Nature, Ladder Of Success, Life Success, Personal Lives, Sales Bible, Sales Career, Sales Library, Transformational Experience |
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules
Secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved.
Whatever you do, don’t ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn’t want to talk about it.
As Greg enters the new school year, he’s eager to put the past three months behind him . . . and one event in particular.
Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But secrets have a way of getting out . . . especially when a diary is involved.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules chronicles Greg’s attempts to navigate the hazards of middle school, impress the girls, steer clear of the school talent show, and most important, keep his secret safe.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Roderick Rules for my son
My son absolutely loves the Wimpy Kids diaries. They are fun and he loves the cartoon drawings. These aren’t books of great substance if that is what you are looking for….just filled with “boy” humor. My daughter even picks one up and looks at it now and then. He is ready for the next one to come out!
5 Stars Love these books!
Perfect for my 3rd grader, she took it to school with her every day until she finished it. Not only good for girls but boys too. She even had her picture in the newspaper reading the book.
5 Stars Great Book
My son had only read the 3rd book and wanted to reed the 1st and 2nd book. He absolutly loves this book, he stuck to it and finished it within a week.
5 Stars Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
My son loved this book, as well as the others in the series. He hated reading until we finally found three authors whose books he enjoys. This author is one of them. He actually goes to bed and reads without being told to.
5 Stars Fun reading
Purchased as a gift for my grandson. He loves this series. Great price good quality books.
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Tags: Bestselling Book, Book Secrets, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Greg Heffley, Humor, Impress Girls, Middle School, New York Times, Rodrick Rules |
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