My Sister's Keeper: Book Review

"My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult is an heart-wrenching novel that will depict a sisterly bond in a unique light, and study the magnitude of parent love. Anna Fitzgerald has undergone multiple surgeries and procedures so that her older sister, Kate, has a chance at beating the leukemia that she's been fighting since she was young. Due to preimplantation genetic diagnosis, Anna was born as an identical bone marrow match for Kate. After thirteen years of taking on the role of Kate's lifeline, Anna struggles to reclaim her own identity. In a desperate pursuit to obtain her individuality, Anna makes a commitment that will send her family into a state of havoc and one that may threaten the life of the sister she loves unconditionally. This novel is raw and emotional. When you read this story, you will experience the trials and tribulations of a family that is forced to exist in a world pervaded by doubt, heartache, and pain. "My Sister's Keeper" is a passionate, gripping book.

Until next time... happy reading!