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Summary: Ou Helping God
Review: Keeping Faith is all about how a little girl can speak to God. This book goes through good and bad times of this little girl's life after her parents get a divorce. That's when she began speaking to God. At first nobody will believe her. Then after she produces stigmata and cures a sick baby the whole world wants to meet little Faith White. Many people believe Faith, but others don't, like Ian Fletcher.
Fletcher plays a big role in this book. He was out to destroy the little girl. Saying that her mother pushes her into saying she can speak to God. Maria White, Faith's mother, wants Ian to prove that Faith is lying, but in reality she knows her daughter isn't. Through many unplanned meetings Fletcher and Maria begin to develop feelings for one another. They end up sharing a cottage in Kentucky and then spend the night together at Maria's mother's home.
While all of that was happening Colin White, Faith's father, was on his honey moon with his new wife in Vegas. He heard from the media that his daughter was talking to God. He went into an outrage and went home to try to get custody of his daughter. He got the best lawyer money could offer and they dug up a lot of dirt on why Maria should not have Faith. They even put a restraining order on Maria. As you read through the trial you begin to realize who's going to win.
This book is your average plot driven story with an added in love story. Some happy ending some not. It's not a real life ending, which it should be. The writing is awesome, though. You can feel the emotions the people are going through and you want to be there to help them. It's a book you just never want to put down.
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Summary: For those who wonder about Faith
Review: Here is Faith however it may come. In the form of self-love/ faith in self, faith in God if you like, faith in the future. Told from the point of view of a very real, very human woman who has had her faith tested. A wonderful story! Characters become like friends.
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Summary: Keeping Faith is a keeper!
Review: I am a huge fan of Jodi Picoult and have purchased every novel she has written thus far. I am never disappointed when reading one of her books; Jodi has this wonderful storytelling ability that grabs readers from the beginning and does not let go.Keeping Faith is the story of a little girl named Faith. After witnessing a scene between her mother and father that culminates in a divorce, Faith suddenly begins having conversations with an imaginary friend. Not a big deal, until Faith, who was not brought up in a religious household, begins quoting scripture. Could this 'imaginary friend' really be someone more spiritual? Maybe even God? When Faith begins to develop stigmata and heals others around her, people from all over the country flock to the town to get a glimpse of this miraculous healer. There is more to the story that that, of course, most of it dealing with the divorce of Faith's parents, custody arrangements, and how Faith's new-found celebrity plays into it all. I found this book to be one of the best of Jodi's books (right up there with Plain Truth, my favorite), and certainly one that would spark an interesting conversation in book groups. Jodi, you continue to outdo yourself with every book you write. I can't wait for new releases and more opportunities to delve into your world. Kudos on Keeping Faith -- a masterpiece in my opinion.
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Summary: It's the plot and premise that MAKE this book
Review: The premise of this book is what drew me to it. What if your child suddenly saw and spoke with God? What would you do? NOW, Suppose you were Christian, and your child spoke to Allah??? Yeah, that's a completely different can of worms, isn't it? The plot alone charges you throughout this novel. The dialogue, etc. is not especially well written. It's not horrible, but don't expect a literary piece, because this isn't that. This is a book that you read to watch the plot play itself out. Beginning and end of story. A good book, yes. A well-written masterpiece? No. Something you'll enjoy reading and discussing? Absolutely.
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Summary: Engrossing masterpiece!
Review: Jodi Picoult has written a masterpiece. One that not only keeps the reader enthralled but gets you thinking as well.
Mariah White and her daughter Faith have been through a lot. However, it is when they return home early one afternoon and find Mariah's husband in the bedroom with another woman that things start to fall apart. Mariah has had the aforementioned gruesome experience with her husband before, but Faith hadn't witnessed it until now. As her mother experiences another bout of depression, Faith finds an imaginary friend to help her through the tough times. While imaginary friends are not unique, Mariah's Guard seems to be someone rather unique. Shortly after the Guard comes to visit, Faith begins quoting the bible and is able to spontaneously heal people. Things take a spin toward disaster when Faith falls ill. There are various twists throughout the novel. Keeping the Faith is a beautiful and enthralling novel that will keep you turning the pages. I've been told that Ms. Picoult's novels are creative, engrossing and thought-provoking. Well, I loved this novel and I look forward to reading her other offerings.
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Summary: Good courtroom drama.
Review: Little girl talks to God and gets stigmata. Interesting child custody issues and trial. Talented author. Would have been 5 stars, but some questions unanswered. For one, why'd the girl get so sick?
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Summary: SPELLBINDING!
Review: Fortunately I began Jodi Picoult's "Keeping Faith" on a weekend, because I couldn't put it down. Thanks to my daughter, who provided me with nutritional sustenance while I turned the pages, I was able to read the book straight through at one sitting. I have read all Ms. Picoult's novels, and this is her best so far. Mariah White, and her seven year-old daughter Faith, come home unexpectedly one afternoon, and surprise Colin White, husband and father, with his lover. Divorce proceedings ensue. Faith, understandably, is traumatized by what she saw and doesn't understand, and by the sudden separation of her parents. She finds comfort in an invisible friend, her "guard," a seemingly benign female figure who calms her, and answers her painful questions. When Faith's beloved grandmother has a fatal heart attack, Faith brings her back to life by breathing into her mouth. Then she cures a baby dying of AIDS. It seems that her "guard" is God, and a female to boot. Faith has been brought up in a home where no religion is practiced. Her mother is a nonobservant Jewess, and her father, a non-practicing Episcopalian. She has never read the Bible or been taught to pray. Doctors convey that the resurrection of Faith's grandmother, and the healed infant, appear to be almost miraculous recoveries. There is no logical, medical explanation for their sudden improvement. A child psychiatrist, who examines Faith, is certain that the little girl is not psychotic, or making believe. Then Faith manifests stigmata. Out of nowhere, crazies rain down upon the house of Faith White, seeking to be cured, seeking to cure their curiosity, looking for a Big story, hoping to reach God by praying there, etc.. And Faith's and Mariah's lives are forever changed. Colin, alarmed for his daughter's welfare, blames Faith's visitation on his wife's past emotional instability, and seeks to gain sole custody of his daughter. A big name talk show host, Ian Fletcher, famous for his outspoken atheism, targets Faith and Mariah, bent on proving them fakes...with surprising results. The story builds in complexity and suspense. The characters grow and change, as do their relationships. The issues here are more about ethics than about God and religion. Jodi Picoult has proven to be a talented writer. She is at her best in this unique novel.
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Summary: God, in a new light
Review: Jodi Picoult's book "Keeping Faith" made me think about my own religious beleifs in a new light. It also taught me some things about different faiths that I didn't know. The amount of research that goes into her books is amazing. I highly recommand any book writen by this author.
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Summary: Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult
Review: I read this book about 2 years ago and it is one of my all time favorites. I didn't want it to end and after I finished it I couldn't start another novel because I didn't want to confuse the memory. Jodi Piccoult is definately one of my favorite authors and I think that this is her best book to date.
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Summary: Keeping Faith
Review: ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! This the first novel I've read by Jodi Picoult and I must say, I was very happy with the choice. Keeping Faith is so great the pages practically move themselves. It's definetly a must read novel!
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