Durable Goods: Library Edition

from BookConcierge

Twelve-year-old Katie lives in a small house next to a Texas Army base parade field. Her mother has died. Her 18-year-old sister Diane doesn't want to be bothered. Her Army colonel father is increasingly distant and demanding. She frequently takes refuge at her best friend Cherylanne's home next ...

from stephanie_M

What a brilliant little book! I identified with the protagonist, having been brought up in an abusive home, with a mentally sick parent, and wanting to grow up way too much. It wasn't long enough to really love the characters as much as you could with a longer novel, but that's ok with me.. the p...

from carmarie

I really enjoyed this book. I read it in one sitting. The voice of Katie is so real. This is the first time that I almost felt for the abuser (her father). You can tell he's in there somewhere trying to feel for his daughters, but just doens't know how. You feel all of the characters.

from wareagle78

As usual, a gem of a story from Elizabeth Berg. Katie is a 12-yo who has lost her mother and is left with a harsh military father, an older sister focused on escaping with her boyfriend, and a best friend next door. Katie is touching, spunky, loyal and loving despite the odds. I enjoyed the chanc...

from lorabear

Why I chose it...Enjoy the writings of Elizabeth Berg What I thought: This book was different than most of the others of hers that I have read. Very easy read, and enjoyable.