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ClareR (6256 KP) rated A Spark Of Light in Books
Feb 21, 2019
A thought-provoking, emotional novel
My first Jodi Picoult book, and what a way to start. This has had some extreme reviews - people who really enjoyed it, and others who hated it and considered it to be too 'preachy'. I didn't feel that way about it. I felt that it gave a measured representation to all sides of abortion: pro-choice and anti-abortion/ pro-life.
It showed that those who have abortions don't see it as a lifestyle choice, but as a last resort. That those who are pro-life believe that they are fighting for what they strongly believe in. And both of those views are valid. There will always be people who will not have abortions for religious reasons, and there will be those who have abortions because they believe it's the only option open to them - and this is well described in this book.
We also see the desperation of fathers who will do anything to protect their daughters - whether it's taking hostages in an abortion clinic, or trying to talk that same man down.
This book hasn't changed my stance on the subject, but I can see that both sides of the story have people who believe that they are right in what they do (even if that means killing people to save a life not yet begun) and Picoult represents them both well. The Authors Note at the end of the book is really interesting as well, and I would urge the reader to read this part. It goes in to her research, the people she talked to: she spoke to a lot of people, watched abortions and made sure that she spoke to those who represented all sides of the story.
I can see why Jodi Picoult has so many fans, her writing is so good - this is well worth reading and is very thought provoking.
Many thanks to Smashbomb for providing me with a copy of this book in their giveaway competition. It was a prize well worth winning!!
It showed that those who have abortions don't see it as a lifestyle choice, but as a last resort. That those who are pro-life believe that they are fighting for what they strongly believe in. And both of those views are valid. There will always be people who will not have abortions for religious reasons, and there will be those who have abortions because they believe it's the only option open to them - and this is well described in this book.
We also see the desperation of fathers who will do anything to protect their daughters - whether it's taking hostages in an abortion clinic, or trying to talk that same man down.
This book hasn't changed my stance on the subject, but I can see that both sides of the story have people who believe that they are right in what they do (even if that means killing people to save a life not yet begun) and Picoult represents them both well. The Authors Note at the end of the book is really interesting as well, and I would urge the reader to read this part. It goes in to her research, the people she talked to: she spoke to a lot of people, watched abortions and made sure that she spoke to those who represented all sides of the story.
I can see why Jodi Picoult has so many fans, her writing is so good - this is well worth reading and is very thought provoking.
Many thanks to Smashbomb for providing me with a copy of this book in their giveaway competition. It was a prize well worth winning!!
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Memory Keeper's Daughter in Books
Oct 5, 2020
How do we know the consequences of our decisions, and what happens when one of those decisions means hiding a dark secret from the people we love the most. Read my review of this book here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/01/07/for-the-back-of-your-mind/
Andrew Koltuniuk (770 KP) rated The Velocipastor (2018) in Movies
Mar 10, 2020
Ok... So a three may be awful. But this isn't that awful.
Ok... so listen... This is one of those movies that you want to sit down with your friends, crack some cold ones, and shut off your brain. Now, don't get me wrong, it's not a bad story. It's not even a bad movie. It's just one of those things that you need to watch with a bunch of other people. It's more fun that way. Watch this.
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Sam Ribble (16 KP) rated Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me in Books
Jun 5, 2017
Well written (2 more)
Insightful
Motivational
Very influential
Honestly I loved reading this book. I believe every teenage or young adult females should read it, especially those going though a difficult time in life. It's very insightful on Lily Collins life and eye opening on extreme real life issues that many people experience.
Bohan Reviews (215 KP) rated Leatherdaddy (2019) in Movies
May 7, 2019
There are pieces of this film that are very strong and show that the people who worked on it are talented, but this project feels more like an outlet for them to show off their abilities than the best combination of those abilities.
Full Review:https://www.bohanreviews.com/post/leatherdaddy
Full Review:https://www.bohanreviews.com/post/leatherdaddy
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