Jodi is one of my all time favorite authors, and this book just tops of her list of books. Every book of hers I cant put down, but this one exceeded my expectations. I read it twice in one month, thats how much I love it. If you want a book that has a little of everything in it, read this. It will make you laugh, cry and think about life all in one paragraph! A must read :) and one of my all time favs!

Wow. Just, wow. Throughout the whole book, I was bracing myself for when the moment came that I'd been expecting. Then, in the last 50 pages, you find out information that changes everything. Then again, on the third last page, the book takes another turn that you definitely wouldn't see coming, and it breaks your heart into even smaller pieces than it would have if what you were originally expecting had happened. I loved this book, even if it made me cry. In fact, I love it for that very reason. Any book that can bring out such emotions strong enough to make you cry, curse out loud, or refuse to put it down even though you're beyond exhausted couldn't possibly be described as anything less than incredible. This is the first book I've ever read by Jodi Picoult, but I can say right now that it definitely will not be the last.

I found this book very hard to get into, and was rather bored reading it. I ended up not finishing the book due to the lack of interest in reading it. I think it was due more to the style of the book then the subject itself.

My Sister’s Keeper is a novel about a young girl, Anna, fighting for her right to decide what medical procedures can be preformed on her. Anna was genetically selected at birth to be a close donor for her sister, Kate, who was diagnosed at a young age with leukemia. Jodi Picoult covers a controversial topic on what is morally and ethically right, and how far one sister must go to help her older sister survive. The author switches characters, allowing the reader to understand each characters personal dilemmas and feelings. Picoult provides a surprising twist at the end of the novel. I strongly recommend My Sister’s Keeper.

I've read My Sister's Keeper multiple times and I think I'll cry without fail no matter what. It's such a beautiful, heartbreaking story. Jodi Picoult's writing is great and I love the different viewpoints from each character. I wish the movie had been closer to the book, yet I still loved it. One of my favourites.

Touching, constroversial and thought-provoking at the same time.

I had such a good time reading this book, it was really hard to put it down. I love that it was masterfully pulled together, giving perspective from the many characters woven in. An unexpected ending and a lot of depth in the characters. Great read!!

I read this book a few years ago while in University and couldn't put it down! I was totally pulled in by the characters and wanted to know how it would end. I *definitely* would recommend this book. Jodi Picoult is such a great writer!! I have to add though, that the movie was the crappiest crap ever! I always say, the book is better and in this case it's true!

This book was amazingly addicting. It was a little upsetting, but still it was the type thing that made you think for a long time after you were finished reading.
The characters were unbelievable and felt quite real. Though I did find the Campbell and Julia happenings a little stretched and fake.
But it was a very good book.

This was my first Picoult novel and I was impressed. I couldn't put it down. I was enjoying the book throughout but the ending just made me like it even more. I like endings that I can't guess. My favourite of her books so far.

I can't take it anymore. Jodi' books make me cry like a baby. Great read but make sure you have kleenex near by. I need something with comic relief now.

I really liked the book, easy and quick read.

I have never read a book that made me smile and almost cry before... this book is soooo touching! I definitely have to watch the movie with my sister... it reminded me of all of the reasons why I had grown to love my younger sister and got me reflecting on the crazy lil things we used to do when we were young... ever since I was a kid I knew there was no better friend than a sister... this book helps bring that thought to life

This book is very moving. It is a real tear-jerker and the ending is AMAZING. Theres a heeuge twist and I was completly shocked. I really enjoyed how incredibly realistic this book was. I've decided Cancer is one of the scariest things ever and this book really brings that to life. This book isn't for everyone, since it doesn't have a lot of action or anything. Its perfect if you want somthing that has realistic tragety and a stories about life.

I wanted to read this book before seeing the movie and I really enjoyed it. In the beginning, I was conflicted - was it right or not to have a baby to save another child? As I read further, I got a better understanding of the characters and how a family can be affected and sometimes torn apart when one child becomes ill. However, I admired the mother and her determination to never give up. Though the ending was very sad and totally unexpected, I was both sad and happy for the family.

I read this book in under 48 hours - I just had to get to the end and see what happened in their lives. I did not see the movie, and do not plan on seeing it either - I prefer to read the books and not try to figure out what parts a Director, in all his/her wisdom, decided to skip over. Don't you just hate that ! This was the first time I have read this author and I loved her style and details. She must have either had someone in the family who had previously had a lot to do with hospitals and different forms of treatment and care, or did a LOT of research. I plan on reading her other books, especially the new one with the autistic boy - it looks interesting too. But what an ending to 'My Sister's Keeper' - I cried for hours - then I handed it onto my sister-in-law to read.

As many have mentioned before, this novel is a true representation of a heartbreaking story that all readers should be captivated by. I personally know that I was one of them. The book took you on a captivating adventure, through happiness and through longing fear of what may happen next in ones life. It also manages to take you through the story of two broken hearts who could not find a way to reconnect with each other for so many years. It is true that this book is full of life messages and by saying this, people have a lot to learn from Anna and her family. A phenomenal story of loss, redemption, justice and faith.

My Sister's Keeper is a beautiful story about the love two sisters share for one another and a family's struggles through sickness, health and the decisions that bind them. The story surrounds the Fitzgerald family, Brian and Sara and their children Jesse, Kate and Anna. Kate was diagnosed with leukemia when she was two years old and her sister Anna was conceived to be a perfect donor match. After a lifetime of donating pieces of her body to Kate and her illness, Anna seeks out the help of lawyer Campbell Alexander to sue her parents for medical emancipation, when they're informed Kate now needs a kidney.
Author Jodi Picoult tells this story not just as Anna or Kate but also as Sara, the mother who desperately wants Anna to reconsider and Brian, the father who questions how they've treated Anna. Jesse, the brother also shares his piece of the story as does lawyer Campbell and advocate Julie. It is a thorough depiction of their lives, coming from all sides and leaving no one's piece untold.
In the last few years there has been a significant amount of media surrounding the idea and ability to save one child with another, to create genetic matches for sick children. Jodi Picoult takes this topic from a journal article to a real family, a family that could live down your street, that could be you. Although many people say the ending is unrealistic (I won't give it away for those who haven't read it) I think it's all about how you look at it. I will agree that the ending is an unlikely one for the story but it leaves the reader thinking about how ironic life can be and how we can struggle to control situations and decisions but ultimately we cannot control life.

I am not a fan of reading books that hit too close to home - and this one did. As a mother of 2 small children, I cannot imagine the choices that Sara had to face.

The writer really does a good job at polishing the characters. I really felt I knew them all. I felt sorry for all of them. Sad and depressing book!!!

I must say, that I enjoyed the ending to the MOVIE better than the book! I felt it was more realistic. The twist that happens at the end of the book doesn't seem like the true progression for this story.

It was a great story and it most definitely makes you think about the meaning of life, love and what's right and wrong. It really gives a whole definition to ethics and teaches you to see all sides of every situation in your life.

However, though it is a great story, the way the story is told is a bit confusing. I can understand the first person, and there probably isn't another way to tell this story. But there are just so many different view points and characters that it makes it really difficult to keep them straight, I thought so anyways

Everyone knows about this book because of the movie, but if you're considering seeing the movie first, or you've seen the movie but haven't read the book, click on 'add to shopping bag' NOW. The story of Anna Fitzgerald, brought into this world for no other reason than to save her sister's life, is a book that will make you feel the whole spectrum of emotions, and feel them to the point of wanting to reach into the world Picoult created and either strangle or hug a character, depending on the circumstances. Everyone also knows this book has a controversial ending. Like most, I thought the ending was too convenient and completely undid what Picoult was trying to do for the first 400 pages, but the main reason she's my favourite author is her endings always elicit a response. You may not always agree with them, but they always get you thinking or talking or brooding or celebrating. Or crying. You do a lot of that at the end of this one. If you haven't already, pick this book up. It's a must-read.