My sisters Keeper

Title: My Sisters Keeper

Author: Jodi Picoult

Where I found the book: Value village

Publisher: Wayne and Schuster

Where it was published: New York

Date of publication: 2004

# of pages: 500

Summary

This story is about two sisters. Now I am sure all you out there with siblings have problems, small or big, but once you hear Anna's story you will surely be forever grateful. This book was titled my sisters keeper because Anna's body is basically a market for her sister. Any of you ever heard of cancer? Yeah, these six letters are what is killing not just her big sister Kate, but her whole family. Her whole life Anna Fitzgerald has been a donor for Kate . In fact, Anna was born because of Kate. She never had a say in any thing, whether she wanted her kidneys delivered or not. She loved her sister very much, but sometimes Anna wonders what would've happened if Kate hadn't been sick, would she even be alive? As for her brother, growing up was a little different. With Kate's chemotherapy, no one ever noticed Jessie's Dyslexia. Jessie wanted attention so badly, he went into drugs. Having a child dying made him almost invisible. So who cared about what he did to his body?

Finally, Anna has a chance to stand up for herself. So when Campbell Alexander agrees to be her lawyer she begins her long journey to sue her parents for the right to her own body. Kate undergoes many treatments for her leukemia. All the while Anna's big day is coming closer and closer. Anna's mom is furious when she finds out what has been going on behind her back, but her daughter insists on carrying through. When Anna is asked why she is doing all this to her sister she collapses in tears. She had simply done what her sister had asked her to . No one believed her that Kate wanted to die, but through tears Anna explains the many times Kate had tried to kill her self. Anna was forced not to tell her parents that Kate had asked her to stop being a donor and after this information was stated, Anna is granted rights to her own body . Anna already knows hat she will never stop being a donor to Kate, However she was glad Campbell Alexander believed she could do it. When driving home, something happens that no one ever thought could happen. Kate lives! However,when Kate returns home there is one chair missing at the table.

Christian Perspective

Whether this book was written from a Christian perspective or not depends on the reader . While this book only mentions the Lord once or twice, I do believe it was. This story talked about a life full of struggles and hardship. And also the loving bond sisters can have for each other. Anna shows some very Christ like attitudes in this story, she gave up so much for her sister ,and that is what God expects each of us to do for each other. He will heal the broken, but sometimes he heals through people. So many people around the world are dying from cancer. And sadly this is such a strong disease, that sometimes people we love loose the battle. But we must remember that this is not our home. This life we live now is so precious, and we must be thankful for that, but just imagine how much more precious our lives will be in heaven. We will live with the mighty creator, the one who gave us life. Who heard our first word and final breath. God knows how hard this world is, his son died the sinners death, his life was on the same earth we now live on. Kate and Anna share a bound that not many sisters do, even when Anna is far away Kate still breaths through all the organs her sister has sacrificed. And that is what the Lord has done for us. We live because he suffered.

Jesus is calling us to do the same.

Personal Thoughts

I really enjoyed this book, however, I never knew I could cry this much over a story. It took me a few days to regain my strength. Then I remembered to be thankful for my life. This story includes themes of hope, sisterhood, and human rights. If you decide to read this book, I hope you will love the characters as much as I did, and welcome them into your family for a few days. Do remember to have a box of Kleenex beside you. I recommend this book to a strong reader. This book does deal with a lot of medical terms and concepts, however, if you stay strong for a little while longer you will make you see how beautiful words can be when put together. It is a lovely story of sisterhood and kindness, and something you sure won't forget. Enjoy!