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A Theory of Relativity (2001)

por Jacquelyn Mitchard

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"[An]astonishing pleasure." --Seattle Times "A graceful, moving, and compelling novel. Jacquelyn Mitchard at her finest." --Scott Turow, author of Innocent A poignant and unforgettable novel from Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of the monumental New York Times bestsellers The Deep End of the Ocean and The Most Wanted, A Theory of Relativity is a powerful tale that explores the emotional dynamics and dramas of two families fighting for custody of a young child. The very first author selected by the Oprah Book Club, Mitchard is a matchless, wise, and warm chronicler of families and their human foibles--and A Theory of Relativity is contemporary women's fiction at its best, a must-read for fans of Sue Miller, Jane Hamilton, and Elizabeth Berg.… (más)

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I think this author has a way of looking at important issues that can happen in family life. The rights of adopted children in family inheritance was explained very well. Unfortunately she also can get long worded on things that have nothing important to add to the story. Although throughout the story the reader wants to have Gordon succeed in getting custody, he sure makes enough mistakes about his life to question it. Also it was never understood why Keefer's parents were changing their will right before they died so that the father's family would have custody. What happens to Delia's family solved the problem but I did not like the very ending of Gordon's way to live. (

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kshydog | Dec 13, 2020 |

This book took me ahile to get through. It was good but a little slow at times. It starts out with the death of a husband and wife who have a one year old daughter. It's about the conflict of the famiies over child custody. Arrangements for her were somewhat started because the wife was dying of cancer when the fatal car accident happened. Written though th uncle's point of view. (

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camplakejewel | Oct 22, 2013 |

I enjoy Mitchard's writing and feel she is adept at fleshing out her characters. This book was no exception. I particularly enjoyed the theme of what constitutes family and whether a blood tie is a mandatory requirement.

However, I grossly disappointed in the ending of the book. I am always upset when an author takes the time to craft a story and subplots complete with the problems and pitfalls that naturally occur in life - only to find ways to tie up all the loose ends in pretty bows for the ending. Sadly, this is what Mitchard seems to be attempting with this novel. I found the ending to be completely contrived and unbelievable. (

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ddirmeyer | Aug 6, 2012 |

Loved it! One of my favorite books ever! (

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jenny.whitman | Apr 9, 2012 |

I really enjoy her writing, because her characters are really well drawn. She does have a way of wrapping things up very neatly and a bit oddly in the last 2 books of hers that I've read, but I'll keep reading. A very good exploration of some of the loopholes in the law...in this case, adoption law, but really there are quite a few out there. I'd enjoy a conversation with a number of these characters, although I'm not crazy about the way Gordy treated women, Keefer excepted. (

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2001

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Gordon McKenna

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How swiftly the strained honey
of afternoon light
flows into darkness

and the closed bud shruggs off
its special mystery
in oder to break into blossom

as if what exists, exists
so that it can be lost
and become precious.

- Lisel Mueller, 'In Passing'

De belangrijkste verdienste van de aanduiding 'relativiteit' is het feit dat het ons eraan herinnert dat een wetenschapper onvermijdelijk deelnemer is in het systeem dat hij bestudeert...Kortom, zouden de natuurwetten voor iedereen hetzelfde zijn, ongeacht zijn plaats en beweging?

- Nigel Calder, Einstein's Universe

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Voor Christopher en voor Maria Christopher
En voor Moochie

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Ze waren op slag dood.

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"[An]astonishing pleasure." --Seattle Times "A graceful, moving, and compelling novel. Jacquelyn Mitchard at her finest." --Scott Turow, author of Innocent A poignant and unforgettable novel from Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of the monumental New York Times bestsellers The Deep End of the Ocean and The Most Wanted, A Theory of Relativity is a powerful tale that explores the emotional dynamics and dramas of two families fighting for custody of a young child. The very first author selected by the Oprah Book Club, Mitchard is a matchless, wise, and warm chronicler of families and their human foibles--and A Theory of Relativity is contemporary women's fiction at its best, a must-read for fans of Sue Miller, Jane Hamilton, and Elizabeth Berg.

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