Description

In Jodi Picoult's poignant novel, a family grapples with an unimaginable choice when their daughter, born to be a genetic match for her ailing sister, decides to sue for medical emancipation. This deeply emotional story explores the complex bonds of family, the ethics of medical intervention, and the profound sacrifices made in the name of love. As the legal battle unfolds, long-held secrets surface, forcing each character to confront their own desires, resentments, and the true meaning of sisterhood. Picoult masterfully weaves a narrative that is both heartbreaking and hopeful, challenging readers to consider the difficult questions at the core of life, death, and what it means to be truly alive.

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paperback

Washington Square Press

Published Jan 1, 2005

450 pages

ISBN: 9780743454537

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Details

First Published

2004

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult.

Death/Grief