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Gifted
by
Karey White (Goodreads Author)
Susan and Brent Weller have been waiting for years for a baby of their own. But as Anna grows, her unique gifts become more apparent, and the choices she makes while trying to help others could threaten her family's happy, comfortable life. With a strong message about family and having hope for the future, Gifted is sure to change your outlook on life.
Paperback, 213 pages
Published
February 8th 2011
by Bonneville Books
(first published January 21st 2011)
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Jul 05, 2011
Kelsey Wilcox
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Pretty much anyone who likes realistic fiction, especially those of the LDS faith
This is such an amazing book!!! I just bought it today at the BYU bookstore in Provo and finished it about 15 minutes ago. I absolutely loved it!! Not much else to say really. "Gifted" is an intriguing. When I first picked up this book, I never expected it to be like what it turned out. The ending made me cry! When I read the ending, it was almost as if someone physically slapped me in the face! I just couldn't believe it. I, sadly, am a person who partially judges books by their cover; even so,...more
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I loved this book! Two things that pulled me in initially was the story of this couple adopting their little girl (our first 2 kids are adopted), and that the little girl, Anna, was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico (I was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico).
What kept me reading is the way this story was so beautifully written. What parent doesn't consider their life changed when they have their first child? What parent doesn't think that their children aren't the most beautiful, talented, and gifted...more
What kept me reading is the way this story was so beautifully written. What parent doesn't consider their life changed when they have their first child? What parent doesn't think that their children aren't the most beautiful, talented, and gifted...more
Gifted by Karey White
“What do you do when you’re in the presence of a phenomenon, someone with special and inexplicable gifts? Do you point it out in others? Do you acknowledge those gifts? Do you ignore them? Or do you downplay the differences, pretend they aren’t there? And what do you do if that marvel is your own sweet little girl, the one who plays with her food and sings herself to sleep, the one with a giggle that sounds like music and ponytails that bounce when she walks? Does her being...more
“What do you do when you’re in the presence of a phenomenon, someone with special and inexplicable gifts? Do you point it out in others? Do you acknowledge those gifts? Do you ignore them? Or do you downplay the differences, pretend they aren’t there? And what do you do if that marvel is your own sweet little girl, the one who plays with her food and sings herself to sleep, the one with a giggle that sounds like music and ponytails that bounce when she walks? Does her being...more
This is a wonderful little book. Karey White has woven and great tale with intrigue and wonder throughout. It grabbed me right from the beginning and took me on a wonderful journey. It's intriguing because she said it is based on real events.
The story follows the Weller family from their experience adopting a new baby and watching her grow. During the years they notice there is something special about Anna. She never gets hurt and things look differents around her. People quit arguing when she c...more
The story follows the Weller family from their experience adopting a new baby and watching her grow. During the years they notice there is something special about Anna. She never gets hurt and things look differents around her. People quit arguing when she c...more
Excellent first novel by author Karey White. Although not my usual genre-- I'm a fantasy/sci-fi/horror guy-- I was drawn in to the uniqueness of the story. In many ways it reminded me of the background to a superhero story (think superman or X-men). I enjoyed thinking though the situations presented in the book and trying to image how I would handle being the parent of such a "gifted" child. Would I exploit the gifts (intentionally or otherwise)? Would I recognize the gifts? Would I talk about i...more
This book was a great little read. Not only does it touch on the journey of infertility and adoption, but also the gift of friendship and looking out for "the one" who needs you the most. While we probably don't have the same gifts that Anna possessed, I know our world would certainly be a different place if we were slow to anger, more compassionate, full of charity, we chose to see the good in others, and we were more understanding of the world around us.
When I first rated the book, I gave it...more
When I first rated the book, I gave it...more
Hannah's Basketball coach just wrote this book, her first. It's in Costco, etc. and it sounds really good!
Susan and Brent's dreams come true when they are picked to adopt a newborn baby. They've waited for years for this chance, and everything seems so bright and perfect once they get baby Anna.
Over time they come to realize that Anna has some special gifts-gifts that affect everyone in Anna's presence. Susan and Brent soon stress over the gifts and are constantly on guard to make sure Anna and those around her are ok.
I had a hard time getting into this book. I'm not sure if it was the story or the...more
Over time they come to realize that Anna has some special gifts-gifts that affect everyone in Anna's presence. Susan and Brent soon stress over the gifts and are constantly on guard to make sure Anna and those around her are ok.
I had a hard time getting into this book. I'm not sure if it was the story or the...more
I won this book here on Goodreads and I enjoyed it very much! It was fantastic! It's a wonderful story about a baby who was adopted by a family who couldn't have a baby. And this baby is not an ordinary baby. She is ''Gifted''. She brings peace and calm to people and everybody around her. It's a very heart touching story about family, love and true friendship. The book presents Anna as she grows up and the positive influences she has on others. A true friendship developes between her and Kelsey...more
[7/2/12: I just changed my 4 star rating to 5 stars because I find myself thinking about this book and recommending it to friends. To me, that's the sign of a great book!]
I loved the perspective I gained from reading this book.
Anna has special gifts, one of them being that people learn more easily when she's around. What could be bad about that, right? Written from Anna's mother's perspective, Gifted points out the positives and negatives of Anna's gifts and how it was sometimes difficult to k...more
I loved the perspective I gained from reading this book.
Anna has special gifts, one of them being that people learn more easily when she's around. What could be bad about that, right? Written from Anna's mother's perspective, Gifted points out the positives and negatives of Anna's gifts and how it was sometimes difficult to k...more
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I tried reading this book but it was just so boring. I read it until I couldn't stand it anymore which was page 105. I then skipped to the last 2 chapters and I'm pretty sure I didn't miss anything.
The book is about a girl named Anna who has this special gift that makes people automatically stop fighting once they glance at her and she has the ability to help people learn and understand things more clearly. There was nothing in this book to keep me interested. It was written like it was a true l...more
The book is about a girl named Anna who has this special gift that makes people automatically stop fighting once they glance at her and she has the ability to help people learn and understand things more clearly. There was nothing in this book to keep me interested. It was written like it was a true l...more
I can't decide exactly how I feel about this book. It was different than anything I've ever read before-- LDS fiction with a bit of light paranormal twist. It was told like a true story, which made it feel a little long at times. And the end was abrupt, but did tie in well. It's a good unique read. I picked it up because I loved her other book; this is a very different kind of story though.
If you can get past the first 50 pages of this book, it actually turns into a good book. I really liked the two main characters, and the ending was really touching. However, the beginning of the book was very slow and so disjointed that I had a hard time making it to the good part! Keep reading if you have started this book because the ending is worth the time spent.
An interesting take on being "gifted" and how that affects the individual, the family, and all those associated with that individual. It did cause me to think about the whole gifted topic in a way that I never had considered before. The author is LDS, and her religious background is openly referred to, but it is in no way offensive or excessive.
Although I was a little embarrassed to be reading a bright pink book, my wife said I had to read it, so I did. And I'm glad I did. It was beautifully written and thought-provoking and made me think about my relationship with my own children. I was glad I was alone when I finished it since I shed a few tears.
I highly recommend this book.
I highly recommend this book.
This book follows Susan and Brent and their adopted daughter, Anna as she is growing up. Anna is "gifted" in unique ways and it was enjoyable discovering her gifts along with her family. I really enjoyed it and recommend this book to anyone who wants to be taken on a journey through life with some great characters.
One dimensional, tedious and predictible. I tried hard to give this book the benefit of the doubt, especially since it somehow was nominated for a Whitney, but I gave up giving it the benefit when I read about the characters watching the non-existent "Tennessee Oilers" play the Dallas Cowboys.
First off, I LOVE this cover. It has to be one of my all-time favorites, and it's a perfect match for the beautiful, intriguing story contained within. Karey writes with a charming, easy-going style, and heartwarming characters. A wonderful read.
A great first novel from Karey White. Although this is not my usual genre, I found the premise very well thought out and a fascinating subject for the book. Dialog is believable and helped shape the characters. I gave the book 4 stars because I felt the ending was a bit rushed. I would have liked to see more developments leading up to the finale. But overall a very satisfying read! Disclaimer: I know Karey and am a big fan of her blog, which you should not miss.
This story was a lot different than I expected. Brent and Susan are unable to have children and adopt a baby who was orphaned when her parents died in a car crash. As time goes on, they recognize that Anna has some very special gifts.
I loved the way the story was told--almost like journal entries that spanned the growing-up years. Susan was a terrific mother and I loved how she, Brent, and Anna took a little neglected girl, Kelsey, under their wings and helped her to soar and feel loved. Anna w...more
I loved the way the story was told--almost like journal entries that spanned the growing-up years. Susan was a terrific mother and I loved how she, Brent, and Anna took a little neglected girl, Kelsey, under their wings and helped her to soar and feel loved. Anna w...more
I loved this book, kept my attention throughout the entire book, a very interesting story with a surprise ending,,,I am not a reader in general so it had to be good to keep my attention...lola larson
I really loved this book and recommend it to anyone. Even though I am not even close to the age of motherhood I still made a connection to the insights and lessons in Gifted. Beautifully Done!
Interesting book about an adopted child with a special gift. A little too sad for me, however, ended up staying up until 2 am to finish it then couldn't sleep because I was sad.
This book was written like a memoir, covering the life of an adopted child who is born with unusual "spiritual" gifts. An interesting approach in a novel.
Aug 08, 2011
Pam Lee
added it
the story line was intriging and left you wanting to know more on every page. It had all kinds of surprises and it was tender and sweet
A touching, thought-provoking story about the power of love and the difference one person can make in the lives of all around them.
This is an LDS book and has a lot of Mormon references. I found the book interesting, but also a bit weird.
I love a book that makes me cry. I highly recommend this book about Anna and her gift to make everyone's life better when she is around.
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