Wednesday, May 27, 2009

While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky

You will most definitely be engrossed in this novel.
It is thought provoking and tackles controversial issues and ethics related to life support. As the novel progresses characters evolve and complex relationships unfold. This book is an expression of love and about letting go. It's also about realizing that you never fully know a person despite how close your relationship is to them. 

  Grade: A-

Synopsis
Molly and Robin Snow are sisters in the prime of life. So when Molly receives the news that Robin has suffered a massive heart attack, the news couldn't be more shocking. At the hospital, the Snow family receives a grim prognosis: Robin may never regain consciousness. Feelings of guilt and jealousy flare up as Robin's family struggles to cope. It's up to Molly to make the tough decisions, and she soon makes discoveries that shatter some of her most cherished beliefs about the sister she thought she knew.

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