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by Jodi Picoult (Goodreads Author)

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Did anyone else find this book disturbing? I'm about 1/3 of the way through and I'm hoping it gets better. The subject matter is really bothering me.

Talisa Rafferty I don't know if I am bothered or pleased that some are finding this difficult to read. I hope that people read this and understand that this is what r…moreI don't know if I am bothered or pleased that some are finding this difficult to read. I hope that people read this and understand that this is what real life is like. I am shocked that Jodi Picoult was bold and bright enough to take this head on.
Yes, the ending was a typical ending for one of her books, but I'll take it.
My son is only 2 and I worry so much about what his life will be like when he is a Black man in America. I worry about what will happen when he is no longer cute, and becomes scary. I worry about the day that shift happens and if I will be able to protect him.
I worry about my daughter fitting in and having the same issues that I did growing up and not feeling welcome on either side. I feel like the author really had a great take on this and it really goes to show the amount of research she puts into everything that she writes. (less)

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How does this book have so many great reviews? It is one of the worst books filled with such ignorant concepts I have ever read.

Polly Robinson As a white person, I know this book made me ashamed and uncomfortable. However, I think that was exactly the point. I couldn't put it down, and I felt…moreAs a white person, I know this book made me ashamed and uncomfortable. However, I think that was exactly the point. I couldn't put it down, and I felt JP did a great job researching and creating her characters. At first, I though it was ridiculous that the white supremacist changed so easily and that he did not get punishment for his past, but JP did research two of his kind who seemed to go that same path. Therefore, I realized it was more realistic than I originally thought. The book made me angry and ashamed of how I was raised to be racist and I thought back to stupid things I've said (or have not said) and how many times I've benefitted from structural racism. However, it also gave me some hope that we can all continue to become better people. So, maybe it was Racism 101, but maybe its what some of us need to review in order to continue to become better people and do more?(less)

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Can I get this book on my kindle?

Emmi I just read this on kindle. I felt the roller coaster of emotions was purposeful. I have lived in places to experience reverse discrimination. I appre…moreI just read this on kindle. I felt the roller coaster of emotions was purposeful. I have lived in places to experience reverse discrimination. I appreciated her attempt at opening eyes to how we treat each other. Maybe not perfect, what is? I feel changed after reading this book. She was brave to attempt this subject. (less)

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Do you think this would be a good book on audible? I'm looking for a good commuting book

Barbara I am listening to this on audio right now. Love the audio version. Jodi Picoult gives each character a different voice (reader) and it makes it wonder…moreI am listening to this on audio right now. Love the audio version. Jodi Picoult gives each character a different voice (reader) and it makes it wonderful. (less)

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I just started reading this book. I put it down with no plans to continue when I read the hospital Risk Management attorney fuel Turk saying that Ruth killed his baby. There is no way, just no way a hospital attorney would say that...they would still be liable for employing her. Not sure I'm going to pick this up and finish it. Does this make sense later in the book?

Sandra Miltich I also find it difficult to believe Ruth would have had her front door broken down by the police @ 3:00 AM, put in chains or handcuffs & dragged off t…moreI also find it difficult to believe Ruth would have had her front door broken down by the police @ 3:00 AM, put in chains or handcuffs & dragged off to jail in her bedroom slippers & nightgown. Also her son, a minor, was handcuffed and left. And her furniture was overturned, drawers & cupboard contents dumped on the floor????? I don't know if I can continue, I've got several other books I need to get to.
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