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GIVEAWAY: 3 copies of The Girl She Used to Be by David Cristofano

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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

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  1. Wow, sounds like another great read. Please include me. I'm a follower.

    dlodden at frontiernet dot net

  2. this does sound great, there are so many things that we don't know and it is great to explore and stretch our minds.

    I am a follower, please include me.

    copperpenny12(at)hotmail(dot)com

  5. I agree – this sounds like a great discussion book! Please enter me!

    I am a follower.

    nbmars AT yahoo DOT com

  13. 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.
    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

  14. I've been eying this book for a while, and would love a chance to win. Your follower 🙂

    bibliophilebythesea AT gmail DOT com

  22. Sounds like an interesting story! (Though I'm hoping it has a happy ending!) Thank you for the giveaway!

    I am a follower

    gibbylet(at)gmail(dot)com

  28. 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.

    Tweeted and follow. 🙂

  38. I'd love a chance into this giveaway! Thanks.

    And I'm a follower.

    unforgetable_dreamer_always(at)hotmail.com

  48. 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!

    Aimala127 AT gmail DOT com

  50. I would love to read more about the witness protection program. THank you for the contest!
    teagirl1 at telus dot net

  55. Wow, what an interesting story!!! I'd love to be entered for a chance to win this book.

    mitzihinkey at sbcglobal dot net

  61. 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.
    This is my entry. Ignore that last comment please.

    tink122595 (at)hotmail(dot)com

  62. This sounds like a really good book! I have added it to my list of "to read"s! I would love to win a copy. Please enter me.

    lovemykidsandbooks AT gmail DOT com

  68. This sounds like a great story. Would love the chance to read it. Count me in, please! :0)

    Thanks!
    librarygrinch at gmail dot com

  69. 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.
    Pls include me in this wonderful giveaway.

    I follow via GFC

    misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com

  71. 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!

    Aliya D.
    aliyadaya(at)shaw(dot)ca

  75. Obviously a well-sought after book! Add me to the list!

    readbabbette (at) yahoo.com

    And, I've drunk the "Dar" kool-aid – I'm a follower!

  103. 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!

    I follow and will post here.

    wanda_waiting[@]hotmail[.]com