How to win: Every time you post a significant comment that contributes to the conversation, I give you an entry into the contest! The more you comment, the more you entries you get! Only comments on posts from October 2011 are eligible, so keep coming back for more posts and more chances to comment. For all of the details, click here.
And, here's what the book is about:
"Jill MacSweeny just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she's been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends--everyone who wants to support her. And when her mom decides to adopt a baby, it feels like she's somehow trying to replace a lost family member with a new one.This book is truly amazing, and I am excited to be giving it away this month! It comes out on October 18th, and I will be picking a winner on November 1st!
Mandy Kalinowski understands what it's like to grow up unwanted--to be raised by a mother who never intended to have a child. So when Mandy becomes pregnant, one thing she's sure of is that she wants a better life for her baby. It's harder to be sure of herself. Will she ever find someone to care for her, too?
As their worlds change around them, Jill and Mandy must learn to both let go and hold on, and that nothing is as easy--or as difficult--as it seems.
Critically acclaimed author and National Book Award finalist Sara Zarr delivers a heart-wrenching story, told from dual perspectives, about the many roads that can lead us home."
Look for my review soon!
11 comments:
Wow, that sounds incredibly good. I love the idea of playing both sides here, to get a look at why she'd give the baby away, and why maybe Jill isn't exactly thrilled. I love emotional stories like this, so thanks for the chance to win
faefever25 at hotmail dot com
Who won the last commenter contest?
Definitely a welcome change of pace from everything else out there in book world right now. I'm loving that.
marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
I'm glad you liked it so much.
I don't love Sarah Zarr's books but I love reading them, they always make me uncomfortable but in the best possible way.
Awesome giveaway, dear!
Lissette Martinez won this month!
YAY! I won! Thank you so much! I already sent you my address! =)
This one sounds great. Like a book that will stole my heart and then it will return it with new hopes. Definitely is going to my TBR list.
Such an excellent book! I was lucky enough to read an ARC, and I loved it. Both POV voices are spot-on.
This sounds really interesting! I have added it to my TBR and hopefully when I catch up on my reading I'll have time to get to it! Great Giveaway!
-Sarah
SarahsShelf(at)gmail(dot)com
A unique premise - and Sara Zarr is such a good writer. Sounds like a great book!
This book does sound great. I love that Sara Zarr writes these moving, original stories that I know someone, somewhere is living and experiencing in real life.
-betsy
fashionable.librarian@gmail.com
Id love a chance to win this book! Hope it's not too late!
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