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When Willow is born with severe osteogenesis imperfecta, her parents are devastated—she will suffer hundreds of broken bones as she grows, a lifetime of pain. In this provocative story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, “Picoult writes with unassuming brilliance” (Stephen King).
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1 author picked Handle with Care as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a book that will make you think. The main character sues her obstetrician for wrongful birth - even though she loves her disabled daughter dearly. She follows this path because of the financial pressures the disability places on her family. It made me question who should pay for the welfare of a disabled child and how would this case effect the child and the rest of the family?
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