A novel that this reviewer will not soon forget

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	• The Secret Between Us Barbara Delinsky Doubleday, 2008 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 41 reviews view larger image
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A Solid Read...

I found this to be a very interesting story of the complexity of family relationships. It deftly illustrates how no decision we make is without repercussions for our family members.
Deborah chooses to shoulder the responsibility for Grace's actions and inadvertently touches off a chain reaction of events that leads to family confessions about pressure, expectations and what it means to be accepted and loved in a family.
It also explores the pros and cons of living in a small town where everyone knows you and your business.
Overall, I think this is a very solid read and I will look for more books by Barbara Delinsky.

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Too much whining

This book started off great. Couldn't put it down and then a bit more than half-way through I flipped ahead to see how it ended. It seemed that the whole book was just the same thing over and over. Grace being upset about what happened and her having the same conversation over and over with her mother about how miserable she was. And Deborah the same thing. Having the arguments with her Dad constantly (he was such a jerk!) and thinking about her ended marriage and concern over her daughter. It just could've been more condensed and quick.

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Good Read!

I got an advanced copy of this through the Bzz Agent program and ithought that I wouldn't like it. I figured it would be another Jodi Picoult rip off and initially I had a hard time getting into it. I don't usually care for this type of fiction, but to be honest once I got into it, I really liked it. I came to care about the characters, get mad at the characters, and be happy for them. True there are some really cliched plotlines and twists, but it was an entertaining read.

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A novel that this reviewer will not soon forget

Barbara Delinsky writes with an intimate knowledge of relationships and family to create yet another powerful and emotionally-packed story. The opening scene of THE SECRET BETWEEN US begins as physician Deborah Monroe has picked up her 16-year-old daughter Grace from a party. Despite the rainy weather, Deborah has Grace drive them to their house. Grace is practicing her driving skills, and mother and daughter are arguing. The rain makes the visibility difficult, and neither of them is prepared when the car hits what turns out to be a man. Deborah tells Grace to go home and stay with her brother, and calls 911.

When the police and ambulance arrive, Deborah is the only one there to answer the questions about the accident. So the assumption is made that she was driving the car. This sin of omission begins the lie that she will have to explain to her daughter and creates a moral dilemma for Deborah. The investigation proceeds with Deborah as the person behind the wheel.

Grace feels so ashamed that she was driving the vehicle and that her mother is taking the rap for what transpired. She is a star in high school academically and a member of the track team, but unfortunately her life begins to fall apart. Everyone seems to understand that Grace is having difficulty, which makes her guilt feelings an even bigger burden for her to bear. She is keeping the secret but at a huge cost to herself and her friendships. Who can she tell what really happened without creating more problems?

Deborah is juggling much of her life. Divorced now, Deborah works with her father, who has been a physician to three generations in their town. He is drinking too much after the death of his wife, which complicates their relationship. And to top it off, Deborah's sister announces that she is pregnant and not married. She runs a marvelous bakery, but their father has yet to visit the establishment or even have a bite of the delicious pastries her sister makes. Their estrangement puts Deborah in the middle of an impossible situation. And now Deborah is harboring secrets with her daughter.

To make matters worse, the victim, Cal McKenna, dies. The family's standing in the community comes into question, and the widow decides to sue Deborah. Cal's brother, Tom, discovers information about Cal that leads to more questions about his life and untimely death. As Deborah copes with the aftermath of the accident, the lawsuit and her lie, she gains new insights about herself and her family.

Barbara Delinsky's writing depicts the themes of responsibility, family expectations and intent in this well-portrayed cast of characters. The dialogue between parent and child through the various generations makes THE SECRET BETWEEN US a novel that this reviewer will not soon forget.

--- Reviewed by Jennifer McCord

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Beautiful

Does Barbara Delinksy ever write a bad book? Everything I pick up from her is just gorgeous, especially The Secret Between Us. Kudos to her.

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