Thursday, September 19, 2013

book club




The Promise of Stardust by Priscille Sibley

Matt Beaulieu was two years old the first time he held Elle McClure in his arms, seventeen when he first kissed her under a sky filled with shooting stars, and thirty-three when he convinced her to marry him. Now in their late 30s, the deeply devoted couple has everything—except the baby they’ve always wanted.
When an accident leaves Elle brain dead, Matt is devastated. Though he cannot bear the thought of life without her, he knows Elle was afraid of only one thing—a slow death. And so, Matt resolves to take her off life support.
But Matt changes his mind when they discover Elle’s pregnant. While there are no certainties, the baby might survive if Elle remains on life support. Matt’s mother, Linney, disagrees with his decision. She loves Elle, too, and insists that Elle would never want to be kept alive on machines. Linney is prepared to fight her son in court—armed with Elle’s living will.
Divided by the love they share, Matt and Linney will be pitted against each other, fighting for what they believe is right, and what they think Elle would have wanted resulting in a controversial legal battle that will ultimately go beyond one family . . . and one single life.
(thanks to her website)

This was such a powerful and moving story. I was sucked in right away and was so stuck on what I wanted to happen in the end;but Matt was such a lovely character and such a strong husband. The ending was bittersweet and the whole premise is such an important and intense issue. I really liked this book and it is written so beautifully;I can't wait to read more of her work! I give it an A.

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4 comments:

  1. This one sounds really good! I am adding it my list now. :0

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  2. Sounds interesting. Going to add it to my goodreads list.

    BTW go Blues...and I'm a new follower :)

    Stopping by from Book Club Friday!

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  3. Stopping by from Book Club Friday

    Sounds like a great book, adding it to my list!

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  4. I love this book too! After reading it I started lending it to friends, because I thought everyone I knew HAD to read it. Definitely a book that left an impression on me.

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