Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This book is powerful, heartbreaking, beautiful, timely, and critically important. I am so grateful it was recommended to me. I'm not going to recap the story; that's what dust jackets and publisher's descriptions are for ... or reading the actual book is an option. I cannot understand why so many reviews on here are merely book reports intent on summarizing the entire novel (for what reason I cannot imagine). Anyway, what I will tell you is that for the first time in my life, I wept openly on the pages of a book...over and over again. My heart hurt and it rejoiced. It felt trapped and it soared...along with Rosie and Penn and their brood of spunky kids. These are people I want in my life...overflowing with patience, kindness, and unconditional love. The author's note mentions the book may be controversial; I couldn't even begin to care. I choose to embrace the message, love the story and all the love it shares, and be a part of the solution, rather than the problem. There needn't be any controversy in doing what's best for your child. This is easily one of my top five most impactful books, and it's hard to imagine that anything will take its place. As a bonus, this author is extremely talented. The writing is quick, meaningful, sharp and so touching. Very well done.