Keeping Faith: A Novel (P.S.) | 
| Author: Jodi Picoult
Publisher: Harper Perennial
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Pages: 448
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 1.2
ISBN: 0060878061
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780060878061
ASIN: 0060878061
Publication Date: March 1, 2006
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One of America's most powerful and thought-provoking novelists, New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult brilliantly examines belief, miracles, and the complex core of family. When the marriage of Mariah White and her cheating husband, Colin, turns ugly and disintegrates, their seven-year-old daughter, Faith, is there to witness it all. In the aftermath of a rapid divorce, Mariah falls into a deep depression -- and suddenly Faith, a child with no religious background whatsoever, hears divine voices, starts reciting biblical passages, and develops stigmata. And when the miraculous healings begin, mother and daughter are thrust into the volatile center of controversy and into the heat of a custody battle -- trapped in a mad media circus that threatens what little stability the family has left.
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Very Good, Very Addictive, Very Controversial August 4, 2008
As always, Picoult chooses to write about controversial topics that may get your feathers up- however Keeping Faith is beautifully written. The story unfolds about a young mother and her seven year old daughter who experiences signs of Stigmata. While the family is Jewish- non practicing at that- the child experiences more and more symptoms which the doctors can't explain. Theories are set in motion where the public, and the father of the child believe the mother to be harming the child in order to get attention.
As in all of Picoult's novels, there are court hearings and a lot of doctor/ lawyer dialogue, but in this story it does not detract from the situations.
I found myself questioning whether I WOULD believe the child or not, whether I would be one of those persons standing outside her door, if I would ignore the newsbroadcasts on television. I am still conflicted in my answer.
This book raises many questions in the mind- do you believe? Do you think someone would play a hoax like that? Do you believe the child really sees "the guard"- the image of God. Is God a woman, a man, a unick? (sorry, the spelling might be wrong on that one).
Keeping Faith is a wonderful story- if not for the ever questioning of God and Faith, but even just for entertainment purposes.
 fictional exploration of miracles and family love that rings true August 2, 2008
Jodi Picoult fearlessly chooses the most difficult topics for her marvelously moving fiction. This time it's miracles, visions, mental illness, broken families, and charlatans of several stripes. Seven-year-old Faith talks with God and casually, even unwittingly, heals the sick. Her fragile mother, intensely loyal grandmother, and puzzled, wandering, but loving father all try to make sense of Faith's experiences and of the media frenzy that follows her, even as they tiptoe through the legal minefield of custody hearings. Picoult deals with the clergy, the TV hosts, and the egocentric lawyers with a deft hand as she gently unwinds the truth that is the foundation of this family's love. One of the best,in a field of excellent novels taking on tough subjects.
 2.5, Book Drags On...... May 27, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I struggled to finish this book. It just dragged on and on. Going back and forth with the different religious verdicts was redundent.The court scenes were boring. The interactions with Ian had nothing compelling to them. The story didn't have enough substance. I got tired of hearing how mentally unstable Mariah was.
Going to have to say take a pass on this book.
a nice surprise! March 26, 2008
I have been reading Jodi's books wayyyyy before she became so mainstream. I never bought this book though because the topic seemed really iffy to me. I just didn't see how she could pull off this topic and make it into a good book. After getting her newsletter though and seeing one of the characters would be in her new book, Change of Heart, I decided it was time to read it. I must say I'm so happy I did. As a Catholic I found it especially interesting. Don't let the topic fool you though like it did me. There is a lot of religion but underneath that is a great plot and story line. Really enjoyable!
 too many unexplained events March 25, 2008
I am glad that this was not the first Jody Picoult book that I have read - not sure I would have continued with her others...I have loved most of her other books that I have read. However, I felt that Keeping Faith left too many unanswered questions which made the events in the book unbelievable. The ending was very disappointing - it did not bring anything to closure, nor did it lead you to make any of your own conclusions.
Sorry to say that this book was a let-down for me.
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