A Theory of Relativity (Abridged) Audiobook

" This book showed me how a "family" forms. A family can form through the bond of common interests or from living in the same house not necessarily from a blood connection. Jacquelyn Mitchard revealed to me that all is not lost when your blood family is not a part of your life. "

" OK read about the care of a 1 year old after her parents are lost in an auto accident. "

" I don't like the ending but the story was somehow hearbreaking. I wished that Gordie and Lindsay were married. I was surprised why he chose Alexis. I thought of different ending. "

" A very absorbing story about a child-custody case- definitely worth reading... "

" Was a good book. A page-turner......pretty sad though. "

" Just an okay book ... it wasn't one that held my attention (I skipped the last four chapters and read the last few pages -- I just wanted to know what happened & to be done with it)! "

" liked the story, not a huge fan of her writing style... "

" Great characters but a little contrived. She seems to run out of time and then ties it all up in the end with an out of context chapter. "

" I was not a big fan of the author's writing style. I also felt there were a lot of excess characters that were unnecessary to the main story line. "

" the story was somewhat jumpy for me - from characters' view points Could be an interesting book club choice for the discussion of adoption... "

" Seems like everything I have been reading has been heartbreaking and this is no exception. But it was really good, quite different from anything I have read lately. "

" Another sad one about a man fighting to keep custody of his deceased sister's child but being fought by the father's parents because he and his sister are adopted and not biological siblings. Makes you think about what it means to be a family. "

" Another sad book, I did find it interesting since the main premise is a guy trying to adopt his niece but can't because he and his sister were adopted and he is not a blood relative. "

" Gripping and sad story - not sure about the ending. Didn't like that Gordy married Alex. Yick! "

" This is a heart felt book that will make you cry so be ready. Kind of slow in the begging but hang in there it gets good. "

" Interesting story delving into the issues surrounding adoption and child custody. Was a little slow at the start and ocassional US references sometimes lost me. Final chapter, from child's POV, made a lovely ending. "

" Pretty depressing read, although I finished it to see how things turned out. Adoption and families in conflict. A young man having a hard time growing up and facing life-long responsibilities. Some funny parts mainly with young Keefer - a baby girl in the middle of all the troubles. "

" interesting novel about adoption/being adopted and family relationships "

" I thought that this was such a great book. I'm adopted as well, so this really affected my thoughts. I have two daughters under two, and now i'm wondering if this can really happen to people because they are adopted? "

" very good story; writing is a bit disjointed "

" Took me a while before I got into this book, but by the end I liked it a lot. "

" Typical JM with lots of ugly truths and too many plot holes. I enjoyed the read but not the subject matter which "did my head in". Its about the fight for custody by the two sides of the family of a girl 12-24 months after her parents die. I found it really hard emotionally !! "

" Iam putting this on my read shelf.....but I quit reading it at page 137. That is when the f-word kicked in big time, to much for me. Sad, I've enjoyed her other books. "

" This book was very good. The beginning was a little slow but then it picked up pace. I felt for both sides of the family in this case. The book does however bring up interesting questions about what really constitutes a family. I cried during parts of this book and highly recommend reading it! "

" The story was okay but included sudden and gratuitous passages of pornographic detail that made it not worth the read. "

" This one and Deep End of the Ocean are my two favorite Mitchard books. "

" I really liked this book. "

" It tugs my heartstrings, and made me think. This is a story that tells that Love really runs deeper and is thicker than blood. "

" Seems like everything I have been reading has been heartbreaking and this is no exception. But it was really good, quite different from anything I have read lately. "

" TBR Potluck Challenge - Millenia & Lynette "

" This didn't end quite how I thought it would but it was an interesting story. Not great but an okay read. "

" Audiobook- I personally found the clinical telling of the legalities very distracting from the emotional aspect of the book ;-( "

" I am not sure how to rate this book. Part of me didn't like it and yet part of me did. I really did not like the ending of this book. I had nothing against the character who became Gordons wife, but it was just odd and awkward. "

" Kind of a twisted ending, but like always I do enjoy things that make you think. I will continue to read more by this author, but this was one of my least favorites so far. "

" This books explores what defines "family" and what it means to be a parent. "

" Interesting story delving into the issues surrounding adoption and child custody. Was a little slow at the start and ocassional US references sometimes lost me. Final chapter, from child's POV, made a lovely ending. "

" This compelling novel explores adoption with an interesting twist – an adopted daughter dies and leaves care of her baby to her (also adopted) 24-year old brother. This challenges both her family and her in-laws she left behind. I found it engrossing and really enjoyed it. "