Promises to Keep by Jane Green
This
novel is the February selection for Chick Lit and Other Fiction. Theme
for February is Breast Cancer Awareness. When we made the selections for
the poll for the group, I wanted one book that would reflect an actual
experience of breast cancer. I feel that I got that and more…
Synopsis:
We
are first introduced to Steffi the Vegan chef who is cooking chili for her
sister’s birthday. Callie’s birthday celebration is more than just the
passage of time. It is also a celebration of her survival of breast
cancer. Callie is a fun loving person who loves everyone and shares
her love with anyone she is near. Her support includes her husband Reece,
her mother Honor, and her best friend Lila. Callie starts complaining
about headaches but refuses to go to the doctor. One day she is out with
her sister and mother and a tragedy occurs. Callie is encouraged to
take her headaches more seriously. Will the news be positive? How
will this illness affect the ones she loves?
My
Thoughts:
I
felt that this novel by Jane Green is one of the best she has ever
written. I felt the plot kept me interested the entire book. I
loved the aspect that Steffi is a chef and there was some description of
cooking. I also loved the recipes that are included throughout the
book. I went to see Jane initially when she was on tour for this
novel. I remembered her describing her friend Heidi and how she
inspired the book.
Jane
wanted to write to honor her friend Heidi who died from breast cancer. I
think she did a great job! I had tears in my eyes in different places
in this book. The theme of breast cancer has its joys and its
sorrows. I felt that both were conveyed in this novel. We are
influenced by the people we love and at times one should ask themselves what
their legacy is going to be?
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Rating:
4/5
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