Why Me by Sarah Burleton (Book Review)

I started reading this book yesterday afternoon, and I was able to finish it by last night.  This book was an extremely easy read.  If you are looking for a noncommital, quick read, this is the book for you.  I can't say that I truly liked or disliked this book.  It is about Sarah's childhood living with an abusive mother and stepfather.  The mother wanted to have an abortion, but her mother found out and made her give birth to and keep Sarah.  Basically, this author wrote this book as an outlet.  It is a very sad story, especially since it is all true.  It was disturbing to read about all the horrible things this woman's mother did to her. 

Rating ***  3 out of 5 stars

Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult (Book Review)

Let me start by saying...I absolutely loved this book!!!!  In fact, I stayed up until 3:00 a.m. this morning to finish it.  The thing I loved most about Handle With Care was the fact that the story is told through the eyes of all the different characters as if they are talking directly to the main character.  Even better, I could relate with every single character even though they each had vastly different views and opinions on the key issue of the book.  I believe this is the first book I have read by Jodi Picoult, and now I am hooked on her works.  The only draw-back (if you will) to this book is that it is unbelievably sad.  Jodi said herself that this is the saddest book she has ever written.  I hope everyone who sees this book will take the time to read it.  I have to say, I couldn't put it down.  This is especially a great book for mothers, in particular mothers who have children with disabilities.

Rating for Handle With Care   *****  5 out of 5 stars