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“A lie, as you probably know, has a taste all its own. Blocky and bitter and never quite right, like when you pop a piece of fancy chocolate into your mouth expecting toffee filling and you get lemon zest instead.”

Quote by Jodi Picoult

Book:My Sister's Keeper: A Novel

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My Sister's Keeper: A Novel

This novel delves into the profound emotional and legal issues surrounding a family dealing with a terminally ill child. The story follows the struggles of a young girl forced to confront the consequences of her parents' decision to use her own organs to save her sister's life. more

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Jodi Picoult is an American best-selling author known for her emotionally rich and engaging novels. Her works often revolve around family, legal, and moral dilemmas, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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