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A Sister's Promise
by
Karen Lenfestey (Goodreads Author)
A sister’s promise and a wife’s promise. . .Kate must break one.
Kate Hopper can list a million reasons why she doesn’t have kids. No, more like reasons why she shouldn’t have kids: genetics, a demanding career, and ultimately, the fear that she wasn’t cut out to be June Cleaver, Carol Brady or Claire Huxtable. TV moms always make it look so easy, but Kate knows better.
When...more
Kate Hopper can list a million reasons why she doesn’t have kids. No, more like reasons why she shouldn’t have kids: genetics, a demanding career, and ultimately, the fear that she wasn’t cut out to be June Cleaver, Carol Brady or Claire Huxtable. TV moms always make it look so easy, but Kate knows better.
When...more
Kindle Edition, 349 pages
Published
November 13th 2010
by Amazon
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I'm a guy. Settled. So why did I enjoy Karen Lenfestey's Sister's Promise so much? I read it after meeting Ms. Lenfestey at a library book fair. She seemed a nice enough person so I decided to give her novel a read. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much. It was after all about a woman in conflict over whether to be a mother. First thing that popped into my head...more
Hunting rifles in the case. Check.
Spike tv playing. Check.
Less than zillion pairs of shoes. Check.
I'm a guy. Settled. So why did I enjoy Karen Lenfestey's Sister's Promise so much? I read it after meeting Ms. Lenfestey at a library book fair. She seemed a nice enough person so I decided to give her novel a read. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much. It was after all about a woman in conflict over whether to be a mother. First thing that popped into my head...more
This was a wonderful story of sisters, bound even closer than normal, by the child hood they shared; as well as their DNA.
I loved these two sisters right from the start. Joely is faced with circumstances that would be daunting to many. She projects her dream onto her sister Kate, hoping to live vicariously through her and enjoy an experience that she feels will never be her own.
But Kate and her husband have their own vision of life and it is not in line with Joely's plans.
I believe there are thr...more
I loved these two sisters right from the start. Joely is faced with circumstances that would be daunting to many. She projects her dream onto her sister Kate, hoping to live vicariously through her and enjoy an experience that she feels will never be her own.
But Kate and her husband have their own vision of life and it is not in line with Joely's plans.
I believe there are thr...more
I enjoyed this story. I got this book as a free selection on Pixel of Ink and read it on a cruise. The bond between the two sisters was believeable. The conflicts between the husband of one of the sisters was true to life. She wanted so much to do everything in her power to help her sister get through a crisis which was a serious health problem. In the meantime; she was fighting with her husband and dealing with her own conflicts about life choices. The ending was a great way to finish the progr...more
aA good story about the bond of sisters, especially ones whose early life was marked by tragedy. The story also touched on a couple's decision not to have children and the impact it has on them when one reconsiders.
There is also the element of a disease with genetic implications and the impact that has on a decision to have or not have children. There are some complicated issues that come into play. The story is well told, the characters mostly likeable, and it was a hard book to put down.
There is also the element of a disease with genetic implications and the impact that has on a decision to have or not have children. There are some complicated issues that come into play. The story is well told, the characters mostly likeable, and it was a hard book to put down.
Like Emily Giffin's "BabyProof", "A Sister's Promise" tackles a somewhat taboo subject--the idea that not all women want to be mothers. Reconsidering her stance on this issue causes Kate Hopper to confront her past while igniting conflict within her marriage. Karen Lenfestey was awarded the Midwest Writer's Fellowship for this novel. With strong scenes and emotions, "A Sister's Promise" will spur heated book club discussions and the characters will linger with you long after the last page.
The storyline was good. It centered on the bond between two sisters, at the same time touching on more sensitive topics like genetics, to have or not to have children, child abuse, school politics. I also liked the flow of the story, except that I felt that the ending was a bit rushed or sudden. Probably the author wanted to put in some element of surprise there; but I was more disappointed than surprised. There was a lot of nice scenes, a lot of details in the earlier chapter, and I felt that t...more
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I think I liked this book because I can kind of relate to the ambivalence of wanting a child. I think if you can't relate to that subject matter, the book wouldn't be so great. I might not have liked it as much if I weren't going through the same thing. On the other hand, if you're someone who is vacillating on whether or not to have a child, give it a read.
I was intrigued by this book from the moment I knew what the premise was. My favorite thing about this book is that it doesn't assume all women want to be mothers. Nor does it portray the main character, Kate, as the stereotypical cold-hearted, callous career woman. The main character struggles with the question of having children after making a life-changing promise to her sister. She weighs the pros and cons. She faces the same tough choices a lot of women face: career or children? Can I have...more
Only a few characters (Kate and her husband, students and teachers at the school where she works; and Joely, Kate's younger sister, who is diagnosed with lupus). It was interesting enough that I read it in 3 days, but not too "deep, and the ending was weak!
I had trouble keeping up with the sisters, and when I started reading I thought that I would like some more background to the story, and by the end, I definitely wanted more background to the sisters story. But overall, a good story.
This story centers around 2 sisters; Kate and Joely. Kate is married to Mitch, is a school counselor and in a marriage that neither want children. Joely is single, wants child but just has been diagnosed with Lupus, her treatment would leave her infertile. Somehow Joely corners her sister Kate into promising to have a baby.
There were times I found the 2 sisters quite irritating. I found both sisters to be pushy and often spoke out of turn. I did not feel the book was well written – it really ne...more
There were times I found the 2 sisters quite irritating. I found both sisters to be pushy and often spoke out of turn. I did not feel the book was well written – it really ne...more
This is quite different from what I am use to reading. This book had a personal health issue that touched my heart so deeply. The sisters relationship was inspiring and the outcome of the book was surprising.
This book was just okay... pretty mundane with too much information about stuff that just simply didn't matter. Then, the author just rushed to the ending and boom... over. I won't be recommending this one.
I came across this free book on Amazon and enjoyed it. Was happy to see at the end there was another book. She needs to keep writing (new author)
Refreshing to see Lupus talked about in a book. Not the clinical information, just the description of the pain and frustration in everyday life.
This was a really good book, there where some parts I wish would have had a little more detail. I thought the story line was excellent and the writting was good.
The first 3/4 was closer to a 2 but the last bit brought it up a bit. Not sure I would recommend this one
I enjoyed this book very much and look forward to reading the sequel. A Sister's Promise explores the relationship between two sisters with a devastating diagnosis for one of them, and a complicated, life changing decision for the other.
The book begs the question....how far would you go for a loved one and how much is too much to ask of a family member?
I enjoyed the sister's and their story. I found it thought provoking but not depressingly deep.
The book begs the question....how far would you go for a loved one and how much is too much to ask of a family member?
I enjoyed the sister's and their story. I found it thought provoking but not depressingly deep.
I thought the ending could have been a little more discriptive.
Was very surprised at the ending. Already purchased the sequel.
absolutely terrible writing and complete pointless drivel.
Decent read, however the ending was awful and I felt cheated...
Longer than it needed to be but still a good read.
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good book wish the ending was alittle better. no details don't want to give it away.
Hokey at times. Ending had an unexpected twist.
Another one of those just okay books.
Hated it!
very average. dont bother reading it.
So far it is rather interesting.
It was an ok book.
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Karen Lenfestey, a Midwest Writer's Fellowship winner, writes "Happy Endings with a Twist."
Her first novel, "A Sister's Promise", is a top-selling drama on Amazon. Its sequel, "What Happiness Looks Like", is listed as a "strong pick" by the Midwest Book Review.
Her third novel, "On the Verge," has just been released. To get a taste of Karen's writing, you can read her novella, "Made for Two," ava...more
More about Karen Lenfestey...
Her first novel, "A Sister's Promise", is a top-selling drama on Amazon. Its sequel, "What Happiness Looks Like", is listed as a "strong pick" by the Midwest Book Review.
Her third novel, "On the Verge," has just been released. To get a taste of Karen's writing, you can read her novella, "Made for Two," ava...more
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