From the book jacket:
In 1989 Sunny Cooper escaped to
Just when the “normal” life Sunny craves appears to be within reach, another accident – the sudden death of her fiancé, Michael, and revelations that their relationship was not what it seemed – will turn her world upside down. Once again Sunny escapes, this time to the town of
I loved the concept of Sunny growing up on a commune. I think hippies are cool, and hearing some stories about life on a commune in the 80s was really interesting. But it turns out that commune life just wasn’t for her, and she longed for normalcy.
I really liked the way the book was written – in the present with some flashbacks to life on the commune, special moments between Michael and Sunny, and interactions with her maternal grandparents. Those flashbacks added so much to what was happening to Sunny in the present and helped the reader to understand her reactions, her attitudes towards the other characters and just her overall personality.
All the characters were believable, especially everyone on the small
There were also a couple of moments when my jaw totally dropped at what I was reading. There are some unexpected events that kept the story interesting and moving along at a nice pace.
I would definitely recommend checking out this book!!! The official release date is February 10, 2009!!!!!
But wait!!! HarperCollins has offered to give away 5 copies of this book!!! WHOOOT WHOOOOT!!! All you have to do is leave a comment on my blog!! No really, that’s it!! But PLEASE remember to leave a valid email address or an active blog link. I have to be able to get a hold of you if you win. All entries that do not leave an email address or active blog link will be deleted and not entered in the contest – sorry, but dems the rules! Open to US residents only, and no PO Box addresses, please. The last day to enter is Monday, February 9, and I'll post the winner on the official release date of Tuesday, February 10!!
Winners will be chosen randomly using Random.org Number Generator. Good luck to everyone!!!!!
97 comments:
I love all of the books you do and this one sounds like no exception. It actually sounds perfect for my next real life book club.
pokeybear1@nyc.rr.com
I've posted this at Win A Book. Don't enter me.
O wow. What an interesting concept for the book. Thank you!
And I hope you are keeping warm this winter. It's been freakin cold and icy here. I feel for you!!!
Sounds like an interesting book. :)
Valorie
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Sounds interesting!
Christy
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This sounds really good! I would like to read a book about a commune. Thank you for the chance to win it!
Carol M
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That sounds good and the cover is beautiful. I'd love to be entered!
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That sounds very interesting! Thanks for all your work, if you call reading work, to keep us all informed of the great books out there!
Still sending vibes for that perfect job to find you!
I'm so bummed this isn't open to Canadians! I really want to read this book. Ah well, guess I'll just have to buy it at some point!
I would like to be entered. Thanks!
akreese (at) hotmail (dot) com
Oops, forgot my email addy. Even though I'm sure you can find me, I want to follow the guidelines.
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sounds like a wonderful read thanks for the giveaway
This book sounds good because I can relate to Sunny in a few different aspects. I'd like a chance to read this. Thanks for entering me.
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Life in a commune has always interested me too. Please enter me!
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This is the first time I've heard of this book but it sounds good. Please include me and thanks for your contest!
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ds like a good book. I would like to be entered. Thank you
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Sounds like a good read - please enter me in the drawing!
Thanks,
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Hello! I enjoyed reading your review of this book. It sounds like a wonderful story with interesting characters! Please enter me in your
delightful book giveaway drawing.
Many thanks.....Cindi
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Sounds right up my alley! I love characters who feel like misfits!
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I'd love to be entered. Sounds like an interesting book. Thanks!
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
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I'd love to win!
Thanks for the contest:)
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Sounds like a good book!
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This sounds like a really good book! Please enter me. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
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I love to read and always interested in what others are recommending. I have several girlfriends that if we find something good we like to pass it to the other to see what they think of it. This seems like it would be one of those books I'd certainly enjoy as well as some of my friends.
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Sounds like a great read!
Count me in! milou2ster(at)gmail.com
Okay if you couldn't put this book down, then I want it!!! Yes!!! And like you said "WHOOT WHOOT"! ; )
Thanks so much,
Darby
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sounds interesting
Thanks, for the rec, KS!
Love to have this.
Thanks,
Ohhh, I get all happy at the thought of a new book to read. Thank you for the giveaway! :)
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Please enter me - I would be thrilled to win.
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
I have been waiting patiently?!? for Ms Hendricks to publish a new book and now my wait is over. Can't wait to read it. Your review was wonderful!
Sounds great - I'd love to be entered. Thanks!!
Sounds like a good read. Thanks.
This book sounds really intriguing!
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I don't quilify because I live in Canada but I did blog about your giveaway. Some of my readers may be interested.
http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/2009/01/this-weeks-giveaways-galore_31.html
Your review was so great that now I really want to read this book. It sounds so interesting, that I hope you will please enter me. Thanks.
ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net
this book sounds great...i also love hippies...and i would love to read it. thanks for the giveaway!
please enter me
I am not familiar with communes. This sounds interesting, and there is just enough plot & review to entice but not give too much away!
Please enter me! It sounds like you enjoyed this book a lot, and now I'm curious!
This sounds really good!
Here's my email:
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This sounds like a very interesting read! I am an avid bookcrosser and would love to read and release this book!
It sounds like a new and interesting book. I'd absolutely love to win.
Barb
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This sounds like one I want to read and then add to the library collection I manage.
Sounds good. I love reading about someone's life, even if it is fiction :)
I'd like to read this book. Thanks.
-Terra H.
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Sounds like a good one.
I would love a new book. so from this book addict THANK YOU
sounds great. i'd love to be entered
Wow! That book sounds good! I really want one!
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I would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity!
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carla
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This really sounds good.
This sounds real interesting.
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wow this one sounds so interesting! i would love to be entered!!
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Thank you for the book....
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Your review makes this sound very inviting and I would love to win it. Please enter me. Thanks
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Thank you for the recommendation and the information. I love to read and LOVE finding new books and authors to explore. Also thanks for the "heads up" regarding having trouble putting it down. In my younger years (that means B.K. before kids) I read The Stand in less than 3 days, I think my prescription doubled for that book.
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This sounds like I would like enter me please
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Christina - xristya@rock.com - Your review (probably reflective of your great enjoyment of the book!) has completely drawn me in and made me want to read The Laws of Harmony!
This sounds like a good read. I love finding new authors! Or at least new to me authors, haha.
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This story sounds like a real winner.
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Happy Monday!
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THis sounds fantastic. I need a new book to read. Thank you.
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I would like to read this book.
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Sounds like a great read! I love reading new books.
This is one book I would not seek out but to win it would be a good reason to read! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
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This sounds like such an interesting book. I hope that I am a winner of a copy.
Christine
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Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
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