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Title:
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Condition, The |
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Authors:
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Haigh, Jennifer |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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382 |
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Year:
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2008 |
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Publisher:
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Harper Collins |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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When Gwen McKotch is 13 she
is identified as having Turner's
Syndrome, a condition that will
prevent her from maturing
normally. Her diagnosis is a
catalyst for the unravelling of her family; parents Frank and Paulette, and brothers Billy and Scott. Set in contemporary America and told over a 20 year period, this is an
exploration of the human condition: the story of a family tested but
ultimately finding peace.
Comments from Groups: All thought the book was an easy read. We enjoyed the variation within one family. Would recommend for readers who do not want to read a deep book. Hunterville 2 A stimulating read which everyone enjoyed, generating good discussion regarding the importance of open communication and acceptance within the family. Anon We felt that the "condition" applied to the whole family rather than just the physical condition of Turners Syndrome. Good discussion. Christchurch 10 An easy to read book, but unbelievable, too many problems for one family to have. Christchurch 50 Everyone in our group who read the book really enjoyed it. We all found the characters very interesting, thoroughly developed, and plausible. Overall we loved the book and will seek out other titles by this author. New Plymouth 013We very much enjoyed this book with its diverse characters and life experiences coming to a clever conclusion. Christchurch 148
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Categories:
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Fiction, Family Saga, Gender Issues, Love story, Medical/Health, Relationships, USA, America |
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Reviews
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By: AUCK 153
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2022-09-15 15:00:44 |
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Lots of discussion around this book. Everyone enjoyed it. |
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By: MARTO 002
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2022-09-15 14:59:42 |
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A very interesting, well constructed book. |
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By: NELS 027
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2022-09-15 14:59:01 |
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An enjoyable lighter read. |
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By: HAMIL 042
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2022-09-15 14:58:28 |
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Only one member got the book finished. Others enjoyed what they read, but ran out of time. A good book but not an easy read. |
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By: CHCH 052
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2022-09-15 14:57:14 |
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We found much to relate to in this family story of disappointment and thwarted relationships. Very American values - we wished they could all communicate with each other openly. Paulette and Frank had such different attitudes towards Gwen's condition that could have been ameliorated with help. |
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By: AUCK 216
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2022-09-15 14:54:54 |
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We all quite enjoyed this book, but the ending was "rushed" and the character development wasn't always good. |
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By: HAST 010
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2022-09-15 14:53:05 |
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A slow starter but everyone enjoyed this book about human relationships within the family unit. |
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By: DUNED 043
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2022-09-15 14:51:12 |
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A great read but you needed to persevere... |
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By: HAMIL 001
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2019-11-20 14:22:04 |
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Easy satisfying read. Very relevant. |
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