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Harvesting the Heart [Hardcover]

Jodi Picoult (Author)
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Book Description

Release Date: 14 Oct 2010 | ISBN-10: 0340923016 | ISBN-13: 978-0340923016
Paige has only a few vivid memories of her mother, who abandoned her when she was five. Now, having left home and her father for dreams of art school and marriage to an ambitious young doctor, Paige finds herself with a child of her own.

Emotionally and physically exhausted, overwhelmed by the demands of her family, Paige cannot forget her mother's absence or the shameful memories from her own past. Her next step would have been unthinkable before her doubts about her maternal ability crept into her mind. Is it possible Paige's baby would be better off without her?

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  • Hardcover: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (14 Oct 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0340923016
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340923016
  • Product Dimensions: 22 x 14.6 x 4.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 218,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'Jodi Picoult explores the fragile ground of ambivalent motherhood in this lush second novel' (New York Times Book Review)

'A brilliant, moving examination of motherhood, brimming with detail and emotion' (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

'Jodi Picoult's novels often focus on lives turned upside down by some terrible event, and it's her way with the small emotional detail that makes them so rewarding' (Marie Claire)

'Picoult is at her best when she is writing about motherhood'

(New York Daily News)

'As always Picoult tackles this moral dilemma with honest conviction and beautifully written prose.'

(Good Housekeeping Book of the Month)

'Features all of Jodi Picoult's trademark strengths.'

(Daily Mail)

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Every mother I've met who's read the book connects with it.
I wrote HEART after having my first child, and feeling completely overwhelmed---in retrospect, it was a cheap alternative to psychological counseling, I think...which is why so many mothers I've met are moved by the story of Paige and Nicholas. I used to dream about leaving my son with my husband when I went grocery shopping...and then I'd just keep going! After speaking to other women who'd harbored the same secret thoughts, I decided to create a character who might actually do it. HEART has turned out to be quite a favorite of book discussion groups, because of the issues raised regarding motherhood and marriage. I'd love to hear comments from readers! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 9 out of 10 31 Oct 2007
By DubaiReader TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
As in other books by Jodi Picoult, there is a central theme involving human emotions of both hope and despair. In this case postnatal depression and the loneliness and anguish that result, drive Paige, a young mother, to leave her 3 month old baby and run.
This is wonderfully woven into the story of how she met her husband on the rebound from an intense childhood romance and the need to track down her mother who abandoned her at the age of 5.
Nicholas is training to be a surgeon, eventually reaching the pinnacle in his field, and is totally thrown by suddenly having to care for his young son alone.
The relationship struggle between himself and Paige is beautifully drawn, a heart-wrenching tale of misunderstandings. Nicholas used to total respect and awe from his colleagues, Paige somewhat childish but fresh and vibrant in her behaviour, with mesmerising artistic talent.
Excellently drawn, I really enjoyed this book. 9 out of 10 because the ending was a touch contrived, I'd have preferred it to finish on page 388 before she revealed her secret. Enough said.
Highly recommended.
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54 of 56 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Grab the Kleenexes. This one pulls at your heartstrings 31 May 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Jodi Picoult captures in this one book so many different emotions that young mothers are never warned about. The exhaustion, the futility, the loss of identity, the self-doubt, and most of all the desperation. Paige's drive to the grocery store leaving behind a trail of her husband's laundry is seered in my memory. How many times during my early years of motherhood would I have loved to have driven off and never looked back. Inlaws that don't approve of you, mothers who never showed you how to love, fathers whose expectations you couldn't meet, and husbands who live for their careers and are no longer attracted to your post-partum, frazzled self. Why wouldn't you run away! This book did, thankfully, show there is light at the end of the tunnel. All of the characters seemed to find that sometimes it is when we "run away" that we realize how much we need the things we are running from. I cried through the last 100 pages of this book. What a wonderful story.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Really tried to like this - but couldn't 15 Feb 2011
By Amanda65
Format:Hardcover
I am a big Jodi Picoult fan but really didn't ike Harvesting the Heart. I found it very difficult to have sympathy with any of the characters who I thought were all selfish and self obsessed and I found the ease at which Paige got a job in the local hospital bordering on unbelieveable.

I feel very bad giving such a poor review of a book from an author that I usually admire but in this instance feel it justified.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing 19 Nov 2010
By Wanda
Format:Hardcover
Having read all of Jodi's books and being her no 1 fan I couldn't believe she wrote this book. Some of her facts about babies were wrong and there seemed to be bits missing. Why jump 7 years after Paige's marriage to the action ? It was all so unbelievable. The characters were also so unbelivable and not even likable. I have only just discovered that this was her 2nd book not a recently written one. That explains it all. She is such a good writter and has such an understanding of people that something didn't ring true with this book. Looking forward to her latest book with anticipation.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing ... 6 Aug 2011
By Bookworm
Format:Paperback
I usually enjoy Jodi Picoult books, especially for holiday reading, but this was not to my taste. For the second time I've bought what I assumed was her latest or recent novel only to realise it was first published years ago(1993 in this case).
It is clear that she has developed as a writer in the 18 years since this was written. I feel cheated, and cross that as I grabbed it quickly at an airport shop I did not check the publication date. I can't believe I was fooled twice by the same trick.
I found the book slow, boring and irritating. If I had had any other books with me I would have thrown this one in to the med!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Speaks to young mothers everywhere! 26 May 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
As a young mother married to a man in his fourth year of medical school I could have sworn this book was based party on my life. This book describes perfectly the emotions and thoughts that young mothers experience with their newborns. Ms. Picoult also perfectly captures how it feels to be married to a doctor at the start of their career. I read this book in one delicious gulp.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, something different! 27 Feb 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I loved the format of the book - knowing Paige's thoughts, then Nicholas's. Different and wonderful. I fell in love with the characters and was glad to see them progress and sad to see them go.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars You have got to read this book. 4 Nov 1998
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
After reading this book I had to pass it around to everyone in my family and even had to buy extra copies due to the fact that no one wanted to give it back. Jodi Picoult has a way of writing that reaches into you and makes you think and feel everything her characters are going through. You are torn with emotions from the first page. Please read it and you'll understand. Her other books are equally accomplished. ENJOY!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars perfect read
A beautifully written story which kept me engaged right to the end. I look forward to reading more by Jodi Picoult!
Published 2 months ago by A. Lehmann
3.0 out of 5 stars from a fan
I am a great fan of Jodi Picoult, and must have read almost all of her books. This one, however, disappoints. Read more
Published 3 months ago by I. Byrne
3.0 out of 5 stars Average by Jodi picoult`s standards
Mott that impressed with. A good book well written as usual but didn't have her usual fire. Will not put me off reading mote of hers though.
Published 3 months ago by Ashley
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read as always
Although not the best book of Jodi Picoult's a great read. Well thought out and as always the research into the topic topicat hand has been done thoroughly. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Claire Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars just absolutely brilliant
a great read definitely couldn't put it down love this author, can't wait to read more of her work. I loved Jodi Piccolt but Dianna Chamberlain is equally as brilliant
Published 4 months ago by Fernagh
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Now have all her books they are excellent and its very hard to put them down once I start reading.
Published 5 months ago by Helen
4.0 out of 5 stars Harvesting the Heart
Still reading the book but have problems with putting it down at the moment and enjoying everything about the book
Published 5 months ago by Christine Povey
2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Usually really like Jodi Picoult but found it started slowly and never really changed from boring. I wouldn't recommend it to a friend.
Published 5 months ago by Leelee
3.0 out of 5 stars Harvesting The Heart
*spoilers*

It's an alright read, with a plausible plot and a decent grasp of most of the characters. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sapphire
2.0 out of 5 stars Most Disappointing Picoult to date
Jodi Picoult seems to have gone off the boil with 'harvesting the heart'. I felt the same with 'picture perfect' - that somehow she'd left a comfort zone behind. Read more
Published 7 months ago by janejohne
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