The acclaimed #1 "New York Times" bestselling author presents a spellbinding tale of a mother's tragic loss and one man's last chance at gaining salvation.Can we save ourselves, or do we rely on others to do it? Is what we believe always the truth? One moment June Nealon was happily looking forward to years full of laughter and adventure with her family, and the next, she was staring into a future that was as empty as her heart. Now her life is a waiting game. Waiting for time to heal her wounds, waiting for justice. In short, waiting for a miracle to happen. For Shay Bourne, life holds no more surprises. The world has given him nothing, and he has nothing to offer the world. In a heartbeat, though, something happens that changes everything for him. Now, he has one last chance for salvation, and it lies with June's eleven-year-old daughter, Claire. But between Shay and Claire stretches an ocean of bitter regrets, past crimes, and the rage of a mother who has lost her child. Would you give up your vengeance against someone you hate if it meant saving someone you love? Would you want your dreams to come true if it meant granting your enemy's dying wish? Once again, Jodi Picoult mesmerizes and enthralls readers with this story of redemption, justice, and love.
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Change of Heart A Novel
By Jodi Picoult
The acclaimed #1 "New York Times" bestselling author presents a spellbinding tale of a mother's tragic loss and one man's last chance at gaining salvation.Can we save ourselves, or do we rely on others to do it? Is what we believe always the truth? One moment June Nealon was happily looking forward to years full of laughter and adventure with her family, and the next, she was staring into a future that was as empty as her heart. Now her life is a waiting game. Waiting for time to heal her wounds, waiting for justice. In short, waiting for a miracle to happen. For Shay Bourne, life holds no more surprises. The world has given him nothing, and he has nothing to offer the world. In a heartbeat, though, something happens that changes everything for him. Now, he has one last chance for salvation, and it lies with June's eleven-year-old daughter, Claire. But between Shay and Claire stretches an ocean of bitter regrets, past crimes, and the rage of a mother who has lost her child. Would you give up your vengeance against someone you hate if it meant saving someone you love? Would you want your dreams to come true if it meant granting your enemy's dying wish? Once again, Jodi Picoult mesmerizes and enthralls readers with this story of redemption, justice, and love.
Popular Reviews(2)
Reviewed by ChristinaJodi Picoults "Das Herz ihrer Tochter" war das erste Buch, das ich von dieser Autorin gelesen habe. Seitdem besteht eine enorme Liebe zwischen ihren Büchern und mir. Seit es in meinem Bücherregal steht, ist es mein Lieblingsbuch - mittlerweile habe ich es dreimal auf Deutsch gelesen und besitze seit zwei Jahren auch die amerikanische Ausgabe (die ich ebenfalls mehrmals gelesen habe). Jodi Picoult meistert es, den Leser dazu befähigen, sich in die Charaktere hinein zu versetzen und deren Gefühle und Gedanken zu verstehen. Mit Bravour schafft sie es, konstant Spannung aufzubauen und den Leser in ihren Bann zu ziehen. Das Buch weglegen? Keine Chance! Ich - die vermutlich langsamste Leserin, die es gibt - hatte das Buch nach zwei Tagen durchgelesen und bin restlos begeistert. Ich kann Jodi Picoults "Das Herz ihrer Tochter" nur jedem weiterempfehlen!
Reviewed by Tara NelsonJodi Picoult touched on a lot of different themes in this book: religion, capital punishment, organ donation. the death penalty is something that polarizes people, as well as religion. Jodi handled these issues with sensitivity and respect. I won't say that she changed my mind/opinions about capital punishment, organ donation or religion, but I will say that I encountered characters who all went through crises of their own: crisis of faith, crisis of the law. Also, none of the characters are perfect, they all have their strengths and weaknesses, which made them very appealing. Does a man convicted of double murders have the right to choose how he wants to be executed? Does that same man have the right to request that one of his organs be given to the surviving sister of one of his victims? Is one religion better than another or do all religions have 1 thing in common that makes them equal? This book has all of these questions and works to answer them. I haven't liked all of Jodi Picoult's books, but this one has become one of my favorites. I really appreciated the way she addressed some of the toughest issues out there. It is obvious that she did a lot of research with religious leaders, medical staff, lawyers, jail/DOC staff and inmates based on all of the information she has in this book. I would recommend this book to anyone who can keep an open mind and is willing to listen to opposing opinions. I don't think is a book for someone who cannot look beyond his/her own personal beliefs; it's good to have beliefs but I think it is also good to be open to learning about another person's beliefs and how those beliefs have made that person into who he/she is. Our beliefs and opinions are what make each of us who we are and I can say that this book definitely made me think about what I believe and where I stand on controversial "hot button" issues and made me thing about why I feel or believe the way I do.