Family Tree
July 8th, 2008. Filed under: Tuesday's Tempting Reads.It’s been months since I’ve read anything other than non-fiction. I haven’t been feeling well lately and called off work this past weekend. Saturday, no matter how much I struggled with it, I could get nothing more than the basic necessities of life accomplished. I’ve had this book from the library long enough to renew it online twice, so decided to read a little of it. This book was so good that I read it in it’s entirety.
It is written by Barbara Delinsky, a prolific author who writes about everyday people facing not-so-everyday challenges. She takes us into the lives of Dana and Hugh Clarke and the birth of their first child. Baby Elizabeth is a surprise with African American features. The book takes us through the subsequent effects of this on their marriage and their families as Dana and Hugh attempt to track down the secrets of their heritage. As is so often true of life, nothing is quite as it seems.
You can go to Barbara’s website to watch a trailer of Family Tree. Pick up a copy of this book and expect the unexpected.
July 9th, 2008 at 10:31
thanks for reminding me of a good author!
I’ve read ‘Coast Road’ and will be looking for more
by her when I go to the library tomorrow 🙂
July 9th, 2008 at 11:42
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. Now I’ll have to look for “Coast Road.” I really enjoy Ms Delinsky’s writing style.
July 9th, 2008 at 19:09
if i still have it laying around here I’ll send it to ya
let me look and I’ll get back to you.
July 10th, 2008 at 09:24
Thank you.