The Middle Place
Kelly Corrigan could be you. She could be me. She's a 36 year old mother and wife. And a cancer survivor. And certainly a weaver of words.
The Middle Place chronicles Kelly at that exact point in her life: "the middle place"; certainly no longer a child, yet still very much her daddy's little girl, as she and her father, "Greenie", both forge their own separate battles with the demon that is cancer. (Breast for her, bladder for him.)
The author takes us on a journey with her from August 2004 through March 2007, yet also flashes back through moments in her childhood and beyond, ultimately giving us a clear understanding as to why the legacy and bonds of family are so important.
I read this book in a mere two days. It was that engrossing and compelling.
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It's a giveaway! A hard copy edition of this very book! Leave a comment here (make sure you leave your name if you're posting as Anonymous) and I will have one of the boyz draw a name out of a hat on Sunday, February 24th. One comment per person. Send your friends. More Memoir Mania giveaways here and here!
24 comments:
I'd like to read it, Sarah, thanks. It sounds interesting.
OOh, I would love to read that - sign me up for the drawing!
sounds interesting...pick me :)
would love to read it !!
I could use a good read--please enter me. Thanks!
Lisa
I have heard nothing but excellent review of that book! it's on my to-buy list! What a great give-away! Enter me please!
I am always looking for a great book. Enter me too
Lisa
Sounds like a good read. The only freaky thing is that my sister-in-law's name is Kelly Carrigan (maiden)
This one is on my list of books to add to the stack on my night table and hope I get to them eventually...;)
This one is on my list of books to add to the stack on my night table and hope I get to them eventually...;)
This one sounds good!
Looking for new books for my book club, sounds like this could be a winner!
Love to read it...
Mommie
http://www.mommieshome.net
I'd love to read this!
taradawnrobertson at hotmail dot com
I love the cover of this book! It looks like a great read!
Great giveaway! Count me in. bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
Greetings! I would love to win this book and gift it to my sister. She is the middle child and we have joked and discussed this a lot in our lives. Please enter me in your book drawing. Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
Sounds interesting - thanks!
Please add me to your contest, this book sounds interesting :)
I'd love to read this. :)
Would like to read this book, very interesting!
Sounds like a good one.
Thanks,
Jenny
jm_hubanks@yahoo.com
Okay I am in...I could use something to pass the midnight hours! :) Have a great weekend.
Hey Sarah,
Thanks so much for this kind review. I am so glad the book found you.
Kelly
Kelly Corrigan
Author of The Middle Place
www.kellycorrigan.com
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