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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I love to find a first novel written by a someone who has a profession in life other than writing. This author is also a medical professional and brings to this big story all the experience and wisdom of his field. The setting is Africa and the political climate creates the atmosphere for the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Riveting first novel set in Africa during extreme political unrest. The challenges faced by medical professionals and the social and medical implications of practices that profoundly shape women's lives are explored. Also, great familial issues faced by the protagonist and his twin. Excellent read.”
Nancy A wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I thought it was a great book and also found it informative”
Gisele B wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Not a book I would have picked up myself but I really enjoyed it.”
paula s wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This has everything. I couldn't put it down.”
SUSAN D wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loving it”
Shanna W wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Identical twins grew up together, learning in very different styles, easily understanding the way the other communicated. This book was one you could hardly wait to get back to! ShivaMarion grew up with misunderstanding, but loved their hospital and parents who raised them. They both became doctors, and productive people. I don't feel like I've done justice in these few sentences, but highly recommend the book. It was one of the most interesting! ”
Judy K wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book has identical twins, nuns, doctors, tragedy, sadness, etc. I enjoyed the story but sometimes felt that all the medical explanations were just to much. I really don't need to know how to do a vasectomy. Stong language in parts.
Maureen C wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The things we do or do not do affect our destiny.”“Amazing book, it took a while to get into it the author is verbose when it comes to details but they are important to pay attention to for the rest of the book. But once it grabs you it takes you away. ”
Hillary P wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the most moving works I have read. How sad is the work showing how humans just mess up, terribly. It has a lot of medical jargon but one can still understand what is happening. I often wondered how twins grew up; this book gives one a great insight into that process. It is set in relatively modern Ethiopia for the most part and one gets a feel for so many cultures in different countries. ”
R H wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
