What Was Mine : A Book Club Recommendation! (Paperback)

from melaniehope

This was such a thrilling book to read. At the same time, it was also heart-wrenching. Lucy is desperate for a child of her own. She is unable to accept that she cannot have a child. Her obsession eventually drives her husband away. When she encounters a baby in a shopping cart, she hesitates for...

from Lisa5127

I could not put this book down. The only reason I am giving it 4-stars rather than 5 is that I didn't like the ending. I won't spoil it, so you can keep reading... This is the story of Marilyn. One fateful day, her babysitter calls to cancel so she ends up trying to shuffle work and being a mom w...

from BookDivasReads

Lucy Wakefield had it all at one point: the perfect marriage, a great job, and a beautiful home in the suburbs. The one thing she didn't have was a child. After several years of trying it became obvious that she simply wasn't going to be able to have a child. After her divorce, Lucy realized that...

from angiestahl

Well-written, dramatic, good pacing. Multiple perspectives keep it moving and keep it interesting. Two knocks: 1) The characters tell the story, but none of them are easily to identify with emotionally. Their motives, but not their hearts are revealed. 2) The ending stops short. It's such an abru...

from JillHannah

Great book that had me rooting for the "bad person" in a way. It did a great job of taking a horrifying event and showing both sides of the story.