Once in a Blue Moon – Book Review and Giveaway

Once in a Blue Moon, I read a book I can’t put down.

Once in a Blue Moon, I am so wrapped up in the characters, I forget the time, I burn dinner and I pretend I have to go to the bathroom.

Once in a Blue Moon, I find myself repeating written words out loud just to hear how they sound rolling off my tongue.

Once in a Blue Moon, by Eileen Goudge is that book for me.

Not a stranger to being published, this is Goudge’s 13th ‘women’s fiction’ novel. She has also authored 32 young adult novels, a cookbook and numerous short stories and magazine articles.

The story centers on two women, ripped from the only home they knew when their mother is jailed for drugs.  Lindsay, the oldest, is adopted into a loving home, while her younger sister, Kerrie Ann, is bounced from one unloving foster care situation to another.

When Kerrie Ann makes a series of bad decisions that result in her losing her own daughter, she tracks Lindsay down for help and support.  The sisters slowly navigate the uneven landscape of ‘family’ – learning about each other and themselves in the process.

When the One 2 One Network offered me the chance to review this book, they compared Goudge to one of my favorite authors, Jodi Picoult.  This is a fair comparison.  Like Picoult, Goudge deftly conveys the point of view of each character.  You, the reader, side with first Lindsay, and then with Kerrie Ann and back again.

The book combines family drama and romance with second chances. By the middle of the story, the pages seem to turn themselves.

Giveaway:

Because I love to read, and I know you do too, I am thrilled to be doing a giveaway of both Once in a Blue Moon and Woman in Red, another of Goudge’s Best Sellers.

I am always looking for new, great reads.  To enter, share the name/author of a book you love and recommend.

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This contest will run until October 24, 2009.

ExtraordinaryMommy.com is not responsible for prizes that are shipped from outside vendors or sponsors. All entries will be pooled together and one (1) winner will be drawn. The winner will have two calendar days to reply via email. Unclaimed prizes will be placed for availability to newly chosen winners after that time. Giveaway is open to all U.S. residents only, must be at least 18 years old to enter. One entry per person, entries accepted through October24, 2009 ending at exactly 11:59 CDT.

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