The Laws of Gravity
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (990 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1611099544 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 298 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Absolutely beautiful- reads like poetry in novel form Liz Rosenberg was a professor of mine when I attended Binghamton University in the 80's and I loved her classes. As my children grew up I read them all of her children's books while fondly remembering her "Writing for Children" creative writing class. I read about the publication of this novel in an alumni magazine and pre-ord. Denise Crawford said The law cannot compel altruism.. This novel centers on a legal question: can someone be forced to give cord blood (or other body parts) to a relative? And the moral dilemma: how could they refuse to help a family member in desperate need? Nicole and Ari are cousins and have been close throughout their lives. Now Nicole is sick and needs the last chance of cur. L Voelker said One of the worst books I've ever forced myself to read. I have to say, after the first chapter the only reason I read this book was to find out if the author really was ridiculous enough to reveal the entire plot in one chapter. And indeed, you can essentially guess everything that happens from the get go. The characters are either saints or devils (there's no complexity), and the
Nicole, red-haired and beautiful, discovers that her life is in danger. She turns to her cousin and childhood best friend Ari for the cord blood he's been banking for his own children. It's Nicole's last chance, Ari's last stand, and the judge's last case. A novel of heartbreaking honesty, humor and depth; an unforgettable story of justice and love: The Laws of Gravity heralds award-winning Liz Rosenberg as a new storytelling sensation.. Solomon Richter, a state Supreme Court judge on the brink of mandatory retirement, finds himself embroiled in a legal battle unlike any other. His decision brings them before the scales of justice. A case that calls into question the very things we live for: family, loyalty, friendship and love. An exquisite tour de force, The Laws of Gravity is a testament to what it means to be a family, what it takes to save a life, and the lengths we will go to protect the ones we love.Two families, bound by blood. One decision holds the key to survival
Her ideas about friendship triumph." —National Book Award finalist Beth Kephart, author of Small Damages and Handling the Truth"A natural source for reflections I predict this thoughtful and intriguing novel will qualify as a topic for discussion among book groups." —San Diego Jewish Book World, JNS"Realistic in its human detail, in the contrasting roles of women and men, the lives of children, the play of religion and spirituality." —WSKG"Reading Liz Rosenberg's fine new adult novel is like digging for hidden treasure—and finding it!" —Alan Cheuse, NPR commentator, editor and author of To Catch the Lightning "The gravitational forces in this simple but subtle story lift on waves of b
Her first husband was the late novelist John Gardner, author of Grendel. Her son, Eli, lives in New York City as an actor and magician.. She lives in Binghamton, N.Y., with her husband, David, her daughter, Lily, and two shih tzus. For the past fifteen years she has been a book review columnist at The Boston Globe. Liz Rosenberg was born in Glen Cove, New York. Liz teaches at the State University of New York at Binghamton where she won the Chancellor&rsq