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The Daughter She Used To Be
In this emotionally charged and riveting novel from the author of One September Morning and In a Heartbeat, one woman is torn between loyalty to her family's ways and to her most profound convictions. . .
The daughter of a career cop, Bernadette Sullivan grew up with blue uniforms hanging in the laundry room and cops laughing around the dinner table. Her brother joined New
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Published
November 1st 2011
by Kensington
(first published October 25th 2011)
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The winds of change are blowing for the Sullivans. This tight knit family of God loving and fearing cops will be strained to the very fibers of their souls. A terrible crime will rock the very foundation of all they hold near and dear. As every member faces a new and stressful day they will all handle the situation differently and some of the effects will damage an already volatile situation. Sully the patriarch has vowed to keep his family safe and when he knows that isn’t always possible, some...more
This book grabbed my attention, mostly, because my own family is a cop family. Both of my brothers are officers, my cousin is dating an officer, and my dad retired from the force a few years back.
In many ways, I found myself in Bernie. Although I am a staunch supporter of the death penalty, I admire her ability to find her own beliefs in a family that disagrees with her beliefs. I don't believe that my dad would react like Sully did and disown me, either. But I can definitely understand where Su...more
In many ways, I found myself in Bernie. Although I am a staunch supporter of the death penalty, I admire her ability to find her own beliefs in a family that disagrees with her beliefs. I don't believe that my dad would react like Sully did and disown me, either. But I can definitely understand where Su...more
“A True Spellbinder Not To Be Missed”
Ms. Noonan has truly woven a spellbinding tale of family loyalty, suspense, and romance. We follow Bernadette (named for St. Bernadette) “Bernie” Sullivan, youngest daughter of legendary/retired police officer James “Sully” Sullivan, who is the Patriarch of this strong Irish/Catholic family of five, with two sons who are also members of the NYPD and Bernie joining the ranks as Assistant District Attorney. You will be introduced to Peg, Sully’s strong-willed “...more
Ms. Noonan has truly woven a spellbinding tale of family loyalty, suspense, and romance. We follow Bernadette (named for St. Bernadette) “Bernie” Sullivan, youngest daughter of legendary/retired police officer James “Sully” Sullivan, who is the Patriarch of this strong Irish/Catholic family of five, with two sons who are also members of the NYPD and Bernie joining the ranks as Assistant District Attorney. You will be introduced to Peg, Sully’s strong-willed “...more
I was completely blown away from this amazing story by Rosalind Noonan. She captivated me from the beginning and kept me enthralled throughout the whole novel. I kept wanting to peek ahead to see what would happen next. This is storytelling at its very best!!
You would think that this story revolves around the daughter Bernadette “Bernie” Sullivan. In reality, I feel it revolves around every single member of the Sullivan family and even a few of the extended cast. Yes, Bernie held the limelight a...more
You would think that this story revolves around the daughter Bernadette “Bernie” Sullivan. In reality, I feel it revolves around every single member of the Sullivan family and even a few of the extended cast. Yes, Bernie held the limelight a...more
A great book about a family (the Sullivans) who are all tied to the NYPD. The father, Sully, is a retired cop, two of his sons, James & Brendan are cops, his daughter, Mary Kate, is married to a cop and his youngest daughter< Bernie, is an asisstant DA. The story centers mostly on Bernie. After a terrible, unimaginable tragedy hits the Sullivan family, Bernie braves her family's disapproval to follow her convictions. The developments through the story made it hard to put down. The plots w...more
Dec 23, 2011
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My first experience with a Rosalind Noonan, but as they came highly recommended from my mom, I would have to agree with her that this won't be my last Rosalind Noonan read.
As luck would have it, I was asked to host this book for a book tour and what a great read. I am now in a relationship with a police officer, so this book hit way close to home, but this new living situation, may have helped me love it even more. The story centers around the youngest daughter of a retired police officer who s...more
As luck would have it, I was asked to host this book for a book tour and what a great read. I am now in a relationship with a police officer, so this book hit way close to home, but this new living situation, may have helped me love it even more. The story centers around the youngest daughter of a retired police officer who s...more
Bernadette "Bernie" Sullivan comes from a family of blue bloods. Her fascination of police stories told during family dinners draws her into law but not enough to become a police officer. She believes in justice and wants to help people, but at what cost.
When a family tragedy strikes the Sullivan clan, each member has their own way of handling their grief. Some seek retribution while others try to make sense of it all. Bernie wants to do the right thing, but the loyalty to her family is tested.
F...more
When a family tragedy strikes the Sullivan clan, each member has their own way of handling their grief. Some seek retribution while others try to make sense of it all. Bernie wants to do the right thing, but the loyalty to her family is tested.
F...more
This book is powerful and moving, and contains many viewpoints. There was never a dull moment in this book and I had to control myself more than once from breaking down in tears. This book has it all except comedy; action, drama, romance, and tragedy. It was thought provoking and much more than what I expected to get out of this book. I didn't see many things coming at all, and they made the story more the better for it. It's my first book by Rosalind Noonan, but it won't be my last.
The author has a gift for storytelling. I really felt emotionally connected to the characters and the struggles they were going through. The story of Bernie (DA), her family of cops, and a recently released convict and how their lives intertwine was very captivating and exciting. I couldn't put the book down because I wanted to find out how the story ended.
This was an engrossing novel of an assistant DA and her family of NYPD cops. While she fights crime from the courtroom, her father, brothers and brother-in-law fight from the streets. When a terrible tragedy happens, her family deals with it in different ways. This was a very suspenseful read from an author I've enjoyed in the past.
A very gripping and well-written tale about family dynamics and how quickly they (as well as individuals)can change the moment tragedy strikes. I found myself very sad throughout most of this book as it focused on the heartache of others, but I would definitely read another book by this author.
This was a very moving story with lots of drama and family warmth. This author does a great job of making the characters feel real. The epilogue wrapped everything up a little too neatly, but otherwise it was a very compelling read.
Not bad, had some different perspectives but the characters were too superficial or cliche for me to be really interested in their stories. Ok to pass the time.
Story of a police family in New York. It's well-written and entertaining. Not one of those books that has quotable meaningful conversations, but it was pretty good.
Reviewed at SHELF AWARENESS FOR READERS, 11/4/11: http://www.shelf-awareness.com/ar/rea...
This is a "new" author for me. Enjoyable. Will definitely search for more books by this author.
What a great, thought-provoking read.
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liked the characters. Good story. Closure, explanations, back story. A complete package.
eh. I wanted something light to take a break from GOT. it was ok, but predictable.
Fast read. Really liked it. I'd compare her writing to Jodi Picoult's books.
Pretty good story of stereotypical Irish, Catholic NYC cops. Has an interesting twist, though.
This was a good book, set in queens. enjoyed the nyc setting.
Nothing about this stuck with me, it felt like an NBC pilot.
not very good, wouldn't try any of her other books
good book for anyone
For fans of Jodi Picoult!
I really enjoyed parts of this book and read the middle pretty quickly. It took me forever to finish it - I still wanted to see what happened but while parts were good, others were totally dumb.
I did not love this book.....super slow and only seemed to hold my attention at the end.
This book is an amazing read! Rosalind Noonan is a wonderful author. This is my second book I have read of hers and both are wonderful! I have another one sitting on my shelf and I can't wait to dive right in to that one. I think I would read anything she writes.
I could not put this book down. From the very start I was captivated. I just wanted to turn one more page, one more page, until the very end. Then I didn't want the story to end!
I could not put this book down. From the very start I was captivated. I just wanted to turn one more page, one more page, until the very end. Then I didn't want the story to end!
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ROSALIND NOONAN grew up in suburban Maryland and enjoyed being part of a large family. "With my four siblings, Saturday mornings were a blast," she says. "There was festival seating on the living room floor as we devoured cartoons and passed the Sugar Pops."
She caught the writing bug in second grade when she won first place in a poetry contest. "The prize was twenty dollars," she recalls. "That w...more
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