Handle with Care
Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult, published by Hodder on January 2, 2014, is a thought-provoking exploration of family dynamics and the complexities of maternal love. This edition spans 551 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Charlotte O’Keefe, whose life takes a dramatic turn when her daughter, Willow, is born with brittle bone disease. As the family struggles with the emotional and financial burdens of Willow’s condition, Charlotte confronts her past decisions and the role of her obstetrician and best friend, Piper, in her journey.
Readers will find a deep dive into the psychological and emotional challenges faced by Charlotte as she grapples with her choices and the implications of motherhood. The story touches on themes of family life, the intricacies of relationships, and the moral dilemmas surrounding life and choice. Picoult’s narrative invites reflection on the nature of love and sacrifice, making it a poignant read for those interested in contemporary fiction that examines the human experience.
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THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER
‘Superb, many stranded and grimly topical’ The Times
Five years ago, Charlotte O’Keefe had everything she could want: a loving husband, a wonderful daughter and another child on the way.
But when Willow was born with brittle bone disease, this perfect life shattered before her eyes. Now, as the years have gone by and the costs to care for Willow have mounted up, the family has begun to falter under the pressure of caring for their sick child.
In Charlotte’s eyes, only one person could have stopped this from happening: Piper, her obstetrician and best friend, who didn’t advise Charlotte that she might want to terminate the pregnancy. Now, as she stands in court, she must defend the unthinkable.
That she would have chosen for her daughter to not be born.
International bestselling author Jodi Picoult explores the complexities of a mother’s love in this topical and emotional bestseller.
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