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Girls in Trouble: A Novel

by Caroline Leavitt

Published: 2005-04-01
Paperback : 368 pages

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In this heart-wrenching story of an open adoption gone wrong, Caroline Leavitt reveals the astonishing power of family bonds and maternal love. Sara, sixteen, is in denial about her pregnancy and too far along for an abortion. Her once-devoted boyfriend has disappeared so Sara decides her only ...

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(In this heart-wrenching story of an open adoption gone wrong, Caroline Leavitt reveals the astonishing power of family bonds and maternal love. Sara, sixteen, is in denial about her pregnancy and too far along for an abortion. Her once-devoted boyfriend has disappeared so Sara decides her only option is an open adoption with George and Eva, a couple desperate for a child. After the birth it's clear Sara has a bond with the child that Eva can't duplicate and Eva and George make a drastic decision, with devastating consequences for them all.

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"outstanding"by Florence L. (see profile) 01/09/09

One of the women in our reading group had one of these experiences . It was powerful, just thinking about what I would do if I ever faced those choices. Caroline Leavitt is some writer. Wow. Don't miss... (read more)

"This book really touched me"by Sally S. (see profile) 01/09/09

Caroline Leavitt has written eight beautiful novels. This is among her best. A story simply told, deeply felt, I was completely absorbed. I want her recognition to spread because there is something so... (read more)

"powerful and modest"by Jonathan H. (see profile) 01/09/09

Caroline Leavitt is a modest writer. She will take on the dark corners without self-congratulation. By this I mean, she writes so effortless and glides through the thickets that the life of ... (read more)

"Overly long book with weak character development"by Ann M. (see profile) 02/20/08

Girls in Trouble, a book with an interesting premise with the subject of open adoption gone wrong,is however, not highly recommended by our group. Character development is weak, and passages throughout... (read more)

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