"Change of Heart," by Jodi Picoult, explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows the intertwining lives of June, a widow, her two daughters, and Shay Bourne, a convicted murderer sentenced to death. As Shay seeks redemption, he offers his heart for a life-saving transplant to June's dying daughter. The novel raises poignant questions about the nature of forgiveness and the possibility of redemption. Recommended for those who enjoy emotionally rich and thought-provoking reads.

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• Iowa High School Book Award Nominee (2011)
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The acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things , “who delivers book after book, a winning combination of the literary and the commercial” ( Entertainment Weekly ), Jodi Picoult presents a spellbinding tale of a mother’s tragic loss and a criminal’s last chance at gaining salvation.Can we save ourselves, or do we rely on others to do it? Is what we believe always the truth?One day June Nealon was happily anticipating a lifetime of laughter and adventure with her family, and the next, she was staring into a future that was as empty as her heart. Now her life is a waiting game—waiting for time to heal her wounds, waiting for justice. In short, waiting for a miracle.For Shay Bourne, life holds no more surprises. In a heartbeat, something happened that changed everything for him. Now, he has one last chance for salvation, and it lies with June’s twelve-year-old daughter, Claire. But between Shay and Claire stretches an ocean of bitter regrets, past crimes, and the rage of a mother who lost her child.This “bold story of loss, justice, redemption, and faith reminds us how tragically truth can be concealed and denied” ( Booklist ) and reminds us why Jodi Picoult is one of the most acclaimed and beloved authors of our time.

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