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One of the most powerful books I've read in years.
And the movie already looks AMAZING!

Just can't wait to be reunited with Skeeter, Aibileen, and Minny...

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Jodi Picoult, how can you do this to me EVERY SINGLE TIME?

Recap (Caution - This is a pretty detailed recap! I don't tell you end, but there's a lot of info here!):
Zoe and Max have been married for almost 10 years, and want nothing more than a baby to complete their family. Yet after another failed round of in vitro fertilization, Zoe learns that she and Max aren't exactly on the same page anymore. In fact, when Zoe expresses her desire to try for another baby, Max leaves her and files for divorce.

In the months that follow, Max moves back in with his big brother Reid and his wife Liddie, while Zoe spends more and more time with her friend Vanessa - a school counselor who had hired Zoe in the past for her skills as a music therapist.

As time passes, Zoe realizes that her feelings for Vanessa have progressed beyond friendship. In fact, she has fallen in love, a sentiment that is whole-heartedly reciprocated by Vanessa.

When the two women decide together that it's not too late to have a child together, Zoe approaches Max to ask permission to use their three remaining embryos. After all, he made it very clear that he had no desire to start a family when he left her.

What Zoe doesn't yet understand is that, in their time apart, Max has given his life to Jesus and the pastor of his church isn't about to let Max give his "pre-born children" away to his "deviant ex-wife."

The court case and evolution of relationships that follow are something that no one involved will ever forget.

Review:
Can I just take a moment to tell you how much I love Jodi Picoult? Seriously, this woman is brilliant. She does meticulous research for each of her books, and somehow always manages to present all sides of an issue without ever revealing where she stands. She doesn't shy away from controversial issues, or an anti-happy ending. Plus, her story telling methods are incredibly creative. From the graphic novel elements of The 10th Circle to the audio CD included with Sing You Home, she isn't afraid to partner with expert artists who can make her stories even more captivating.

Sing You Home, which will hit bookstores on March 1, is yet another stunning example of this master story-teller at work. Right away, the reader is knotted to the heartstrings of Zoe Baxter, a music therapist who is absolutely desperate for a child. When Max leaves her, only days after scattering the ashes of their stillborn child, one would think that the reader would hate him for such a heartless move, but I actually empathized with him instead. Max knew that he was no longer enough for Zoe, that no matter how much he loved and supported her, she would never be happy without a baby.

When Zoe fell in love with Vanessa, I was actually pretty shocked! Even though their relationship is the basis for much of the book, I hadn't known that before starting. Regardless, Zoe and Vanessa's relationship felt authentic and real. It was easy to see how well they complimen

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