Harvesting the Heart
Harvesting the Heart by Jodi Picoult, published by Hodder in 2013, is a thought-provoking exploration of motherhood and the complexities of familial relationships. This edition spans 480 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Paige, who grapples with the memories of her mother, who abandoned her at a young age. As she navigates her own life as a mother and an artist, Paige faces the emotional turmoil of her past and the overwhelming demands of her present.
Readers will find a deep dive into themes of absence and the impact of family dynamics on personal identity. The story delves into Paige’s struggles as she contemplates leaving her newborn child behind, questioning whether her absence would be a better choice for her child’s future. This edition of Harvesting the Heart invites readers to reflect on the psychological and emotional challenges that come with motherhood and the legacies we inherit from our parents.
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‘Picoult has an uncanny knack of dreaming up moral dilemmas that you cannot ignore: you must know the resolution’ Sunday Express
Paige has only a few vivid memories of her mother, who abandoned her when she was five. Now, having left home for art school and marriage to an ambitious young doctor, she finds herself with a child of her own.
But Paige cannot forget her mother’s absence or the shameful memories from her own past, and running away is in her blood. Emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed by the demands of her family, she knows that this time, if she runs, she must leave behind her newborn child – but could it be possible Paige’s baby would be better off without her?
Exploring motherhood, absence and the legacy it leaves, this is an unputdownable story from bestselling Jodi Picoult.
MAD HONEY, the stunning and compelling Sunday Times bestseller by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan is available now.
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