A devastating issue handled with grace and style

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	• The Kindness of Strangers Katrina Kittle Harper Perennial, 2007 - 400 pages average customer review:based on 37 reviews view larger image
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A devastating issue handled with grace and style

Ms. Kittle's latest book shows the signs of a maturing artist reaching her stride. In taking on an issue that none of us wishes to face, she guides us methodically and elegantly through the horror and into the light of redemption. Ultimately filling the reader with the warmth and understanding of the triumph of love and family over horrible circumstance. Regardless of how one defines family.

Brisk and unsentimental though, this is a truly great read, never cloying or maudlin, I found "Kindness of Strangers" (despite its unfortunate title) a surprising journey and well worth taking.

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Haunting

This a haunting, compelling, beautiful, disturbing, impossible to put down book on a very difficult subject. I was awake at night until 2am because I just could not stop reading. As a victim of similar abuse, I was moved by how Katrina managed to depict the events and characters without alienating the reader. Having seen Katrina recently at a book signing, I learned that this book took her 8 years to write--she definitely put her heart and soul into it, which is apparent from page one! I cannot adequately praise her incredible writing, character development, and research. She also shared that her editor convinced her to write the prologue and epilogue, which take place many years later. The purpose of these chapters is to show the reader some "mercy" and let them know that even though they are embarking on a very difficult journey with her through the book, everyone comes out OK. Unfortunately, atrocities against children happen in our own neighborhoods and are usually family members or trusted adults. I recommend this book for anyone--my husband is reading it now and cannot put it down either.

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a true life must-read

this book is awesome. i think it should be required reading for all parents

Gripping from beginning to end

Ms. Kittle has taken a very intense subject and made it readable. Much like an accident you pass on the street..you don't really want to look, but are compelled. Such is the case of this story told by Danny, Sarah, Jordan and Nate. It is painful to read what Jordan went thru and how unreal it was that no one had any idea at all what was going on. It is heartbreaking to read and at the same time pleasing to see how these people all overcome some of the many obstacles that life holds for all of us.

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A story you won't easily forget . . .

THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS is one of the best books I've ever read. Like Jodi Picoult's MY SISTER'S KEEPER, Ms. Kittle's book haunts you for days after you've finished the last page. I started reading THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS one afternoon and only put it down to sleep and eat, finishing it the next afternoon. The subject matter is tough to read about, yet you cannot stop because you quickly grow to care about all of the characters, especially Jordan. It's horrible that we have such monsters among us--people who prey on innocent children, people who are so sick they make US sick. Bravo, Ms. Kittle. You've written a story every person who cares about children should read.

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