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Performed by Dana Delany and Amanda Seyfried
"Bittersweet, funny and achingly real. . . . Kuipers captures the anxiety surrounding tragedy and conveys the importance of fully experiencing life.” — Publishers Weekly
Heartfelt, touching and unforgettable, Life on the Refrigerator Door captures the impenetrable fabric that connects mothers and daughters throughout the world and delivers universal lessons about love in a wonderfully simple and poignant narrative.
Claire and her mother are running out of time, but they don't know it. Not yet. Claire is wrapped up with the difficulties of her bourgeoning adulthood—boys, school, friends, identity; Claire's mother, a single mom, is rushed off her feet both at work and at home. They rarely find themselves in the same room at the same time, and it often seems that the only thing they can count on are notes to each other on the refrigerator door. When home is threatened by a crisis, their relationship experiences a momentous change. Forced to reevaluate the delicate balance between their personal lives and their bond as mother and daughter, Claire and her mother find new love and devotion for one another deeper than anything they had ever imagined.
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"This is easy and difficult to read. Easy because you can sit for a few minutes and finish the book. The format is unique and interesting. Difficult because it deals with real and heavy emotions. The story unravels by reading replies to notes on the refrigerator door. This is a must-read. "
— Karen (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Very original and touching.”
— Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat -
“Kuipers’s haunting debut unfolds like a flip book of half-drawn images too swiftly ended…Bittersweet, funny and achingly real,…Kuipers captures the anxiety surrounding tragedy and conveys the importance of fully experiencing life…Delivers a strong, emotional reminder about the importance of loved ones, even through times of unceasing complications and challenges.”
— Publishers Weekly
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Longlisted forCarnegie Medal for Literature
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A New York Times Best Book for Teens
Life on the Refrigerator Door Listener Reviews
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" Everyone should buy and read this book, for cancer research "
— Helen, 6/7/2011 -
" excellently executed, completely representative of a true mother daughter relationship. very quick to read and finish but very poignant and well worth reading. "
— Becky, 5/28/2011 -
" Warming, unique and touching. A great quick read. "
— Haley, 5/25/2011 -
" I listened to this as an audiobook, performed by Amanday Seyfried and Dana Delaney. They were perfect for their roles. <br/> <br/> At the end, I cried in the middle of the grocery store! "
— Sue, 5/23/2011 -
" I read this book years ago and loved it. Surprised at others reviews of their anger/frustration with mother and daughter. I dont' remember that at all... and I liked the post-it note writing form too. I recommend it, check it out from your library, won't cost a thing! "
— Anne, 5/21/2011 -
" this should be a wake up call to all of us "
— Elsie, 5/16/2011 -
" Life on the Refrigerator Door made me cry. As in really bawling. It was so heart-warming. Fast paced but super meaningful and touching. I love the creativity of how it was written with the fridge notes. I really admire how the author can say so much in so little words. Must read! "
— Jenny, 5/13/2011 -
" I didn't really like this book. It was given to me as a gift and it's not really my style. It was however an easy read and I did take something from it: it reminded me that we shouldn't take our family for granted. "
— Lindsay, 5/12/2011 -
" easy read. i read it within 35 minutes. you get angry, sad, and happy with both the characters. especially claire. i love how the book is written in notes and letters. which is so cool. i loved it. (: highly recommended. "
— Gregory, 5/8/2011 -
" Good, quick read. I would recommend taking an hour to read the whole thing at once. It reaches a bit, but overall, very good. "
— Lori, 5/4/2011
About Alice Kuipers
Alice Kuipers is the author of more than a dozen books for young adults and children. Her books have been published in thirty-four countries and have won lots of awards. In 2008, her debut novel, Life on the Refrigerator Door, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. She has writing tips and ideas for budding writers on her website, including a free course for young writers. Find her at www.alicekuipers.com.