Vivid, coloful, and eloquent are three words too sum up expressiveness of the author. She helps portray everyday life in a way that is mesmerizing.

This was a very interesting memoir with stories so wild it's hard to belive they are true. It is a fine example of how the poverty chain can be broken through the compromises of ones selfishness and the power of knowledge.

Although the majority of our club would have never chosen this book to read we were glad to have the opportunity to do so. It was very well written and not only full of suspense but it also had an unusual way of causing the reader to sympathize with characters other than the Clutter family. Now we want to watch the movie "Capote" to see how this affected his life.
We voted to give this book 3.5 stars. ( I rounded up above)

We all could relate more to Lee's side of the story but enjoyed this inspirational story of hope and survival. The ending was somewhat abrupt and left you wanting to know more about the recovery, therapy, and the impact on the children, but overall was well-written and leaves you with a sense of gratitude of the things we take for granted in our everyday lives.

Our book club enjoyed this book. The discussion was looked forward to by many to help understand the multi-layered multi-generational story. Many wanted to read it over to better understand the links. Definitely not a light read but an enjoyable one.

This is another great Jodi Picoult book. However, all of us agree that it is not as good as My Sister's Keeper. We did enjoy the glimpse of Amish life very interesting and engaging. It brought about a good discussion. It was a little long and drawn out but very well worth reading.

We always find a way to be attracted to books regarding mother and daughter relationship. This is another interesting topic on the subject. Some were frustrated with the mother's reservations and then others could relate to the topic.

We all enjoyed this female-bonding story, It was immediately interesting and kept surprises throughout. We could all relate to in one way or another to the characters, especially in motherhood. Great Book!

The author takes you on a self-exploring journey to find herself in foreign travels abroad. However, it was hard to engage when limited information was given on the reason for the low point in her life which excelled her to explore her inner self. We wanted to know more about her ex-husband, her previous marriage and what led to the horrible divorce. There are numerous characters that are not defined and therefore made the reader unable to relate. Also, most of us could not relate to not wanting to be a mother. Very chatty and talky and we mainly wanted her to get to the point.

Although most us didn't finish the book the topic of this book provided a very interesting discussion. Divorce, religion, parenting, and drugs all provided the backbone of the conversations.
We felt that the author's article in the New York Times was sufficient in getting the overall story.

Whether reading this classic tale for the first time or for the tenth time, it always stimulates a thought provoking conversation.

Excellent book club read. There was alot to talk about with this controversial
topic. It is creatively written with educational as well as some miraculous twists and turns that leave the reader wanting more answers. Definitely recommended by all!

Good discussion but not a favorite Jodi Picoult book.

Although the beginning is emotionally difficult to read as a mother, it is a historical fiction that is not only informative but also paints the picture of life in 1942.

Boring look at a shopaholics life in an unrealistic plot with a baby in tow.

This historical fiction keeps you on the edge of your seat and painfully waiting for answers with the main characters. Should be a must read for any high school or college student.