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Loading... Change of Heartby Jodi Picoult
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Shay Bourne, convicted killer of a stepfather and child, is New Hampshire's first death row inmate for 69 years. When he finds out that the younger sister of the slain child needs a heart transplant, he lobbies to be hanged so he can donate his own heart to her. As his request is explored by his spiritual advisor, a Roman Catholic priest, and the legal system, he appears to perform several miracles at the prison - leading many to believe he is the Messiah. Like all Picoult novels this one has many twists and turns that lead the reader to question his/her own beliefs, but it just slightly lacked the zip of some of her other stories. Still, recommended. (  )Elishibai | Jun 21, 2009 |   Shay Bourne, an intenerant carpenter, is charged with killing the husband and child of the woman who befriended him, but things are not always as they seem. ( )marient | Jun 18, 2009 | One of Jodi's better novels with an interesting story-line. One of my personal favorite Picoult novels ( )Maggie_Rum | Jun 8, 2009 | This is the story of a murderer wanting forgivness. ( )ekirkham24 | May 28, 2009 | Jodi Picoult's characters are strong and the author nailed the spectacular self-deprecating ACLU attorney, Maggie. I loved Maggie instantly from her relationship with her parents to her day to day work life as an attorney. Maggie knows what she needs to do to win her case. At the same time she tears into herself about when will Mr. Right ever appear or more importantly, Maggie questions why he would even want her. This is not as easy task to weave into a story about murder, the deaths of children, a husband’s death, and a convicted murderer--------what do we feel for him? A zillion questions rise as the story twists & turns provoking everyone, including the priest, and the rabbi---the question of the death penalty. Then there is this question; is he guilty? ( )lclc2u | May 28, 2009 | 1.208 seconds to build listing  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0743496744, Hardcover)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. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:17 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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