Author: Amy Hatvany

This is one of the books included in Kathryn’s 2025 birthday bag. I saw the idea on Facebook and decided to pass it along. On her birthday Kathryn received a bag of books (second hand that I’ve pre-read) each wrapped in brown paper. The idea is that once a month (on her birthdate) she can pick a book to read. Each book includes a bookmark of some sort.

I picked up this book when our favourite used book store was closing. It wasn’t until I read the Author’s Notes that I realized how close to home the story was.

Nicole and Jenny are sisters. They have a very close relationship in spite of Jenny’s overwhelming disabilities. When Nicole finishes school she can hardly wait to get out of her hometown and start a new life. She doesn’t return until Jenny’s circumstances change dramatically and she returns home to take care of her.

Goodreads Rating: * * *