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Jodi Picoult
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20 Mar 2008
For the second time in her marriage, Mariah White catches her husband with another woman, and Faith, their seven-year-old daughter, witnesses every painful minute. In the aftermath of a sudden divorce, Mariah struggles with depression and Faith begins to confide in an imaginary friend.

At first, Mariah dismisses these exchanges as a childs imagination. But when Faith starts reciting passages from the Bible, develops stigmata, and begins to perform miraculous healings, Mariah wonders if her daughter a girl with no religious background might indeed be seeing God. As word spreads and controversy heightens, Mariah and Faith are besieged by believers and disbelievers alike, caught in a media circus that threatens what little stability they have left.

Is Faith a prophet or a troubled little girl? Is Mariah a good mother facing an impossible crisis or a charlatan using her daughter to get attention?

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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks (20 Mar 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0340960558
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340960554
  • Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 20 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'Jodi Picoult is not one to shy away from fictional controversy; in fact, the more tangled and messy a moral dilemma appears, the better she likes it. (Daily Mail )

'Picoult has been incredibly successful in dissecting the pain that family members go through when faced with sensitive and emotive issues' ( Daily Express )

'Picoult, once again, grabs a razor-sharp issue and uses her brilliantly intricate pen to expose all the shades of grey with PERFECTION.' (Cosmopolitan )

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Jodi Picoult has become a phenomenon. Her novels get right under your skin and bring you face to face with the question: 'What would I do?' - and this is no exception. Now we're delighted to be bringing Jodi to audiobook fans everywhere, and what better way to start than with this heartbreaking story. If you're looking for an utterly absorbing, thought-provoking audiobook, look no further. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting 18 Feb 2006
Format:Hardcover
Jodi Picoult weaves a tale of marital breakdown set against a religious backdrop concerning a Jewish girl and a Catholic faith. Faith, the central character in the book, is a young girl troubled by her parents' divorce and has begun talking to God whilst her mother, Mariah, struggles to keep her sanity whilst still believing her daughter. Mariah will do anything to keep custody of her daughter whilst her husband believes that she is endangering her daughter's life. Picoult uses many philosophical issues such as the existence of God and the possibility of resurrection against medical evidence to provide the book with sustenance and texture. Once again, Jodi Picoult's representation of a court case (like in her book, My Sister's Keeper) keeps you on tenterhooks and is one of the most tense parts of the story. Your must read this book!
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Picoult! 8 Mar 2007
Format:Paperback
Faith is a 7 year old little girl. "Keeping Faith" is the story of a custody battle between her mum Mariah, and her dad Colin - who gets to keep Faith?

7 years before the novel begins Mariah found out that her husband, Colin, was having an affair, and she fell to pieces. After a failed suicide attempt Colin has her committed to a mental hospital where she later finds out she is pregnant... with Faith. So when they let her out of the hospital she turns her life around and learns how to be a mum.

Then Colin does it again. This time she catches him in the act, and Faith also is witness to his infidelity. Separation is inevitable. Colin goes to live with his mistress and when the divorce is settled, he freely gives over custody of his daughter to Mariah.

However, neither of them account for what comes next. Faith starts to perform miracles and to show "stigmata", involuntary bleeding corresponding to Christ's wounds. Faith becomes the subject of media interest - TV, media, journalists, Rabbis, Fathers (as in the Catholic Church), priests, psychiatrists... they all want a piece of Faith. What in the world is happening to Faith? And why? Needless to say, all this attention results in Colin wanting his daughter back. Doubts creep in... is Mariah doing this to her? The heart-wrenching custody battle ensues.

Wonderfully researched, beautifully written. You can't fault Picoult here. She takes an explosive subject and skilfully weaves her way around the different arguments and religious and non-religious approaches. Very thought provoking, and a page-turning read!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC 13 April 2007
By linz
Format:Paperback
Jodi Picoult is one of the best authors out there. She writes fearlessly and the research and detail in all of her books is amazing. If you like any kind of courtroom dramas you should read her books. They keep you guessing till the end and you are on the edge of your seat waiting for the next chapter to start.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not vintage Jodi but a good read 3 May 2007
Format:Hardcover
I am a big fan of Jodi Picoult but this isn't her best work. It centres around a little girl, Faith White and her visions of God and her mother's (Mariah White) custody battle with her father when a media circus follows Faith's revelations. It starts off slowly and some of it's all a little far fetched and difficult to relate to. I have to admit I nearly gave up on it but it's worth ploghing on as it does get better and the story gets meatier after about 100 pages.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've read this year! 26 July 1999
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
My first book by Jodi Picoult, will definitely not be my last! An intelligently written, beautiful story which I could not put down! Read this book! You will not be disappointed!
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant 25 Jun 2006
Format:Hardcover
I'm definitely a fan of Jodi Picoult and before reading `Keeping Faith' I'd read My Sisters Keeper, Vanishing Acts, The Pact, Plain Truth, Salem Falls & Perfect Match. I love Picoult's style of writing as she always manages to suck you in so you feel you know all the characters intimately. While I was disappointed with The Pact and Perfect Match I was not disappointed with Keeping Faith.

The story centers around Mariah, Colin and Faith White. Mariah and Faith arrive home unexpectedly and find Colin in bed with another woman. Colin has had many extra-marital affairs and the first time resulted in Mariah trying to take her life. Instead of getting her the help she needed Colin had her institutionalized for four months. While there Mariah found out she was pregnant with Faith. Faith is now 7yrs old and the one constant in Mariah's life. When Colin leaves after his latest dalliance Faith develops an imaginary friend. Mariah isn't too worried until Faith starts referring to her friend as God. Shortly afterwards Faith starts exhibiting stigmata and `healing' powers. When word of Faiths healing powers gets out every news crew and cult from here to kingdom-come flocks to the White's front lawn. When Colin sees the coverage of his daughter on the news he initiates legal proceedings to have full custody of Faith.

This is a fantastic book which I managed to read in about 3 days.....I probably would have finished it sooner only I had to go to pesky work! The characters are explained so well that you can almost picture them in you're mind as you're reading. Whatever your feelings about God and miracles this is one book that will have you wondering one way or the other. I definitely rank this book up on the best books list with My Sisters Keeper and Plain Truth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping Faith
A fascinating read. Is Faith seeing God? You decide. You will find it hard to put this book down. Fantastic!
Published 10 days ago by Mrs. Lucie C. Tomkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read
As a big fan of Jodi Picoult I have read most of her novels, and met her recently!, and I have to say this book stands out for me as one I often recommend to friends who like her... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Mrs T
5.0 out of 5 stars really good
If you want something that challenge your belief and wrench your heart in passion n compassion, this the perfect book.
Published 1 month ago by nur najwa binti mat asri
3.0 out of 5 stars Keeping faith
I choose this rating as towards the end it became a bit boring and didn't really finish left it hanging
Published 2 months ago by Juliedyer
4.0 out of 5 stars My favourite writer
I have not read this book yet, I have it on my Kindle and will read it when next on holiday. But I know have most of Jodi Picoults' books and have even encouraged other members of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by jreeveuk
3.0 out of 5 stars not as captivating as usual books
I just did not find this book as captivating as jodi picoult's other books that i have read
with out giving the story away
all a bit far fetched for me
and totally... Read more
Published 2 months ago by migmogs
4.0 out of 5 stars KEEPING FAITH.
What is it about Jodi Picoult's books? Formulaic to the point I could scream, usually over long, generally a little far fetched and yet I nearly always finish each book thinking... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Petty Witter
5.0 out of 5 stars bookwormandlovebooks
A .very thought provoking read, I am a Christian it kept me gripped for the entired book. Jodi Picoult never fails to entertain. I liked all the characters too. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Linda J. Dawes
2.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing considering the reviews
This book had such potential but I would not recommend it.
It could have really explored some interesting philosophical topics, but instead it goes on and on (to the point I... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. D. HANSON
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Story
really good book, very well written...Interesting and different subject that really makes you think long after you've put the book donw. Would recommend to any Picoult fans
Published 6 months ago by Rachel Gaw
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