What a lot of great giveaways this evening. I’ve got another one for 3 copies of The Girl She Used to Be by David Cristofano up for grabs courtesy of Valerie at Hachette Book Group. Yet another one I’ve been wanting to read for ages and which I’m postive would be an excellent selection for your book club! Take a look at what it’s about…
When Melody Grace McCartney was six years old, she and her parents witnessed an act of violence so brutal that it changed their lives forever. The federal government lured them into the Witness Protection Program with the promise of safety, and they went gratefully. But the program took Melody’s name, her home, her innocence, and, ultimately, her family. She’s been May Adams, Karen Smith, Anne Johnson, and countless others–everyone but the one person she longs to be: herself. So when the feds spirit her off to begin yet another new life in another town, she’s stunned when a man confronts her and calls her by her real name.
Wow, this would be a great one to discuss. Who hasn’t wondered what life would be like in the Witness Protection Program? I think it would be awful to lose your identity like that. As I said this would spark great discussion but to help you along, Hachette Book Group has provided a Reading Guide.
Visit David Cristofano’s website.
GIVEAWAY DETAILS
I have 3 copies of The Girl She Used to Be by David Cristofano up for grabs. To enter…
- For 1 entry leave me a comment with a way to contact you.
- For 2 entries follow my blog. If you already do, please let me know so I pass the extra entry on to you as well.
- For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway to spread the word.
This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) as the books will be shipped directly from the publisher. I will be drawing for the winners on Sunday March 14, 2010. Good luck everyone!
Darlene
Wow, sounds like another great read. Please include me. I'm a follower.
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this does sound great, there are so many things that we don't know and it is great to explore and stretch our minds.
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I agree – this sounds like a great discussion book! Please enter me!
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This sounds like a good book…thanks for the giveaway.
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Great premise – sounds awesome
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I'd love to win this.
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This one sounds great. Remember the end of Grisham's The Client. One wonders how well the precocious young boy will handle anonymity. Thanks for the giveaway. And I am a follower through Google Reader.
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I've been eying this book for a while, and would love a chance to win. Your follower 🙂
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I would enjoy reading this. Thanks.
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I would love to win this one Dar!
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Sounds like an interesting story! (Though I'm hoping it has a happy ending!) Thank you for the giveaway!
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I checked out this book at the library about a year ago, but never got around to reading it. The story sounded really interesting, though, so it's been on my list.
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looks very interesting; would love the chance to get to read this.
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I would love to win this book! It's on my wish list!
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I have this on my list of books that I really want.
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Hi there!
I'd love to be entered!
My email addy is in my blogger profile!
Thanks!
I have alwyas thought the Witness Protection Program sounds fascinating except if you are one of it's "victims" then it seems horrifying. I understand the need for it but as you said, Dar, it's got to be awful to have to change your name and live your entire life and all of the people important to you, behind. And then you can't count on staying in one place.
I definitely want to read this book!
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+2 I follow your blog, Dar!
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I would love to read more about the witness protection program. THank you for the contest!
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Wow, what an interesting story!!! I'd love to be entered for a chance to win this book.
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Thank you for the giveaway. Looks good!
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Sounds Good.
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Krud, I'm on my cousin's computer and I was too lazy to sign out of her gmail account and I forgot to put my name.
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Awesome interview. I love finding out the little things about the authors. It makes them more human not just a name and you can relate to them as a person.
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Sounds like a great book about identity and mystery… I understand what it means to be someone else, yet not, so I would love to read this. Thank you!
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And, I've drunk the "Dar" kool-aid – I'm a follower!
I blogged about the contest here.
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I agree the witness protection program always sounded do interesting.
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I read a review for this one awhile back and it did sound good. I'd like to enter for a chance to win, thanks Dar!
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I would love to win and read this book. When I'm finished I will donate this book to either my local library or to my non-profit women's club for our used book sale.
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