My sisters keeper, is a beautifully written story by one of my favourite authors Jodi Picoult. It tells a story about two parents- Sara and Brian Fitzgerald, who learn to know that their two year old daughter has been diagnosed with leukemia. They want to be able to treat their child, with their only hope of treatment involving Sara conceiving another child, specifically for the purpose of being able to help their first child Kate. The two sisters grow up to become very close to one another and they practically do everything together. Whenever Kate is in the hospital, Anna needs to be there too, to provide her share for the treatments. The parents never seem to ask Anna if she wants to donate every time for her sisters need. It is not a choice for her, but a must. It shows how some parents would do anything for their sick child, even conceiving another child who has been genetically matched to be able to provide another with what she needs. However, the parents both receive a shock of news when their own daughter hires a lawyer demanding her own rights in the position, stating she does not want to act as a donor for Kate anymore. It is a very emotional journey for the family, as they are only trying to help their first child, but then when their own second child stands against them they stand in a very challenging position. This book brought me to tears because it is a very troubled story with a family that is trying to stay close. Lucky for me, it has been turned into a movie as well which I am yet eagerly waiting for to watch. Below is the trailer for the movie.
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