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Oprah Book Club® Selection, September 1996: The horror of losing a child is somehow made worse when the case goes unsolved for nearly a decade, reports Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel columnist Jacquelyn Mitchard in this searing first novel. In it, 3-year-old Ben Cappadora is kidnapped from a hotel lobby where his mother is checking into her 15th high school reunion. His disappearance tears the family apart and invokes separate experiences of anguish, denial, and self-blame. Marital problems and delinquency in Ben's older brother (in charge of him the day of his kidnapping) ensue. Mitchard depicts the family's friction and torment--along with many gritty realities of family life--with the candor of a journalist and compassion of someone who has seemingly been there. International publishing and movie rights sold fast on this one: It's a blockbuster.
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A #1 New York Times bestseller, Mitchard's suspenseful and moving novel is now available in trade paperback
Few first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story--a nationwide bestseller, a critical success, and the first title chosen for Oprah's Book Club. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, The Deep End of the Ocean imagines every mother's worst nightmare--the disappearance of a child--as it explores a family's struggle to endure, even against extraordinary odds. Filled with compassion, humor, and brilliant observations about the texture of real life, here is a story of rare power, one that will touch readers' hearts and make them celebrate the emotions that make us all one.
"Riveting . . . twists that will spin you around." --Newsweek
"A drama with the tension of a thriller that moves deeply into the emotional territory of family ties." --People
"Take a deep breath. . . . This riveting story won't let you come up for air." --US magazine
Customer Reviews:
An entertaining book, but it loses momentum halfway through.......2007-07-11
In "The Deep End of the Ocean," the Cappadora family experiences an unspeakable tragedy when three-year-old Ben is kidnapped in the hotel lobby where his mother's high school reunion is being held. This book examines the effects of the kidnapping on Ben's parents, siblings, extended family, and friends. Years after the kidnapping, when the remaining family members finally begin to experience some sense of normalcy in their lives again, the unspeakable happens when the details of Ben's kidnapping finally emerge.
I really enjoyed this book, but I thought it dragged a bit in the second half. The plot twist involving Ben's actual whereabouts is fascinating and heartbreaking all at the same time. I enjoyed the way the book shifted back and forth from the points of view of Ben's mother, Beth, and his older brother, Vincent. However, I think the story would have been even more powerful if the reader got a glimpse of the situation from Sam's perspective, and also from that of Ben's father, Pat. Additionally, it was so hard for me to sympathize with Beth's character. Obviously, I felt for her when she lost her son. However, Beth's personality was so cold and selfish before the kidnapping ever took place, so it was difficult to make excuses for her in the latter half of the book and assume she was just acting out due to her overwhelming grief. Finally, I thought the last few pages of the book were a bit unrealistic. Yes, this whole story is pretty far out there (although crazy things like this do happen once in a while), but after everything Sam went through, I couldn't believe that he would up and change his mind again at the very end. What was up with that?
Despite its flaws, "The Deep End of the Ocean" captured my attention from beginning to end. Reading the book had the same effect on me as following one of those bizarre sensationalized crime stories in the news: the details are horrid and painful, but I just couldn't pull myself away. If you tend to gravitate toward that kind of media coverage, have a soft spot for those god-awful TV movies of the week that are based on true stories, or are just looking for something entertaining to read, this is definitely the book for you.
Not a good choice.......2007-05-26
The deep end of the ocean is where I wanted to chuck this book when I was done with it. It's unbelievably melodramatic and morose in the extreme. The main character (the mother who loses her child) is so unlikable that I was actually hoping the kid could stay with the family that abducted him. Oprah has chosen yet another stinker; have you read "The Road" yet? Oy! You'd think I'd wise up and start avoiding anything with her name on it. She has horrific taste.
Couldn't put it down.......2007-04-30
Mitchard brings every mother's nightmare to life. I read the book straight through without putting it down. A gripping story.
Worst book I have ever read.......2007-03-15
A girlfriend suggested I read this book, which I did from start to finish, and I found it to be very depressing. Other reviewers have given a synopsis of the story, so I'll not duplicate their efforts. While I understand the main characters are processing an event I pray no one in this world should have to deal with, I found no hope in the book at all. Even though it has a what most would consider a positive outcome, I sense the characters would not have survived much beyond the window of their lives that we saw.
I did not feel my life was any the better for reading it and suggest you search elsewhere for a good story to read.
The deep end of the ocean.......2007-02-22
A very well written book. A heart breaking, tragic tale, as you witness a seemingly strong and happy family crumble from within. Well worth reading.
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A deep and emotional experience.......2007-08-19
Even if you have seen the movie (by the same name), READ THIS BOOK. Mitchard weaves such a hauntingly beautiful tale about every family's nightmare and the aftermath. While checking into a hotel for a class reunion, Beth Cappadora turns around to realize that her 3-year-old son is gone. The first part of the book describes so many emotions that the family goes through: the shock, the horror, the frantic search, then the realization that life must go on. But how do you? In a split second, everything has changed, her relationship with her husband, the other children, as well as friends and neighbors. A bond develops with one of the officers who refuses to give up on this case. The ending is not what anyone expects and truly shows the strength and absolute beauty of a mother's love. Wonderfully paced, this is one of those rare stories which I will never forget.
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Aussi Profond Que L'Ocean / The Deep End of the Ocean
Jacquelyn Mitchard
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Deep End of a Shallow Ocean: A Collection of Poetry
Katharina Arroyo
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A collection of poetry written by a prodigy. This volume of compelling prose highlights the author's unique insight and vision. Vivid imagery and haunting messages make this a must read for anyone searching for poetry that is as tangible as blood, and elusive as a soul.
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Still waters have rarely run this deep.......2002-09-13
I cannot fully express the brillance of this book. It is pure genuis. I personally am not a fan of poetry; I always thought it was all Old English love and flowers. This poet takes some traditions to her heart but also inject a vibrant originality into what I see now is a misunderstood genre. To truly understand you must go out and get a copy of this book. It is a necessary addition to anyone's bookshelf because it possesses so much depth. It has both elements of surrealism and reality. I can't say enough to justify this book. Even the introduction is a pleasure to read. It also gives a hint of what's in store. You really must just pick up a copy for yourself. Oh, and I was shocked to discover the writer is only in high school! She is a prodigy in the truest sense of the word.
My Gothic Sibling.......2002-01-03
I have had the honor of knowing Ms. Arroyo for four years. We met in high school during our biology class. Throughout the years, I have grown to know her as one of my best friends. By doing this, I was able to see the creating process and writing process of this book in creation. I have read poetry by many authors, however I have never seen such talent and creativity in an authors, especially at such a young age. This book is definitely something that should be read by everyone. Either by the gothic freaks like us, men and women who are confused about themselves and their identities, and even possibly by high schoolers on their AP English tests. This book hits you so hard and takes you to the unknown where you thought you'd never want to venture. However, by the end of the book you realize that this is your guiding hand and flashlight for the unknown. As I say to Ms. Arroyo now, "welcome to the deep end of a shallow ocean."
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Promising young FBI agent Ella Clah is shocked to learn that her father has been ritually murderedand that her brother, a tribal medicine man, is the prime suspect. To uncover the deadly plot, Ella must combine ancient tribal wisdom with modern methods of investigation.
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Great book!.......2006-07-14
Every bit as good as Hillerman .. have already begun reading the second in the series and am looking forward to the others .. thoroughly enjoyed it!
Buffy on the Rez.......2005-08-08
By the time the book got to the terrible evil lurking in the proposed school yard, I thought that we had been transported to Sunnyvale High. Tony Hillerman should feel insulted to have this book compared to his; they are a world apart. Don't waste your time or money - I wish I hadn't.
Not a Traditional Cajun Cooking Lyric.......2004-03-14
The Thurlos got their start writing romances for lines such as Second Chance at Love and Harlequin Intrigue. It shows in this first book in this series. For instance there is the recently widowed mother who keeps making coy attempts at matchmaking her daughter(didn't realize matchmaking was one of the stages of grief); the FBI agent with an anger control problem who could have doubled as a Harlequin alpha jerk hero-- oh, but he must have some redeeming qualities, he likes children; and the all round good guy old high school flame who everyone but the heroine seems to realize lusts after her.
The action scenes are also clumsy. My favorite was the scene where Ella is driving a pickup truck (I lost track of the number of pickup trucks that were destroyed in the making of this story), there is a slavering, biting coyote head stuck through the back window. She draws her gun from a (waist?) holster and shoots it between the eyes without out even going into a ditch. Then she shoots one off the hood through the windshield. I would think it would be better for her ability to see had she slammed on the brakes or hit the accelerator instead. Physically improbable as these actions are, it is still preferable to the fact that Ella tends to need to be rescued at most other points in the book.
She does, however, have the Nancy Drew like quality of stumbling on just the place where the bad guys are having a palaver at just the time to hear what she needs to hear to advance the plot.
All in all, I cannot see any reason to compare this book to Tony Hillerman. I will admit though that there are a couple of effective scary moments-- immediately spoiled by Ella's shrill insistance there is no supernatural agents involved. If I was Navaho I might also be offended by the scene where a ritual singer is shot and the whole crowd rushes for their cars without even checking to make sure first aid isn't needed.
Disappointing "Gothic" plot victimizes subjects, readers.......2003-03-27
By the time I finished this overly long (382 pages) mystery, I was thoroughly irritated with the authors for their unfortunate bait-and-switch approach. The Thurlos start off with a potentially interesting main character, FBI agent Navajo Ella Clah, in the naturally attractive Southwest setting. All too soon, however, the nasty, lurid plot repeatedly lurches unevenly between violent physical confrontations and Ella's immature interior monologues -- with timeouts for her brother's allegedly tradition medicine protective rituals. In addition, as another reviewer has noted, the dialogue too often is unnatural, even donwright unlikely. Even more unfortunate is the sensational presentation of the darker aspects of some traditional Navajo beliefs.
Fortunately, mystery enthusiasts and fans of the Southwest can read one or all of Tony Hillerman's better crafted and much more culturally accurate novels! Happily he never victimizes nor insults the Dineh.
Shallow, poorly plotted, cardboard characters.......2002-08-22
I read a lot of mysteries, including Hillerman, Michael McGarrity, James Doss, James Burke, but I could not finish Blackening Song. The plot was episodic, with events unrelated to each other and no rising arc of development. Characters' motivations were unconvincing and the characters seemed to undergo sudden and inexplicable personality changes. Dialogue was wooden, with Clah frequently asserting that her "special training" made her superior to others. Who talks like that? Clah also ricochets between trusting some characters and suspecting everyone, which was confusing. I've lived close to the Rez and did not find the authors'presentation of the area or culture convincing. You can pass on this one and wait for Hillerman or McGarrity's next book.
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When the Sky Falls
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When the Sky Falls (Linford Mystery Library)
Mark Ashton
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Winning When the Sky Falls in
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This digital document is an article from Rural Cooperatives, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1404 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: When the sky falls: advance planning key to crisis communications.
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Rural Cooperatives (Magazine/Journal)
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The events surrounding terrorism, particularly the terrorists' attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center in September of 2001, have prompted any number of people to examine their lives in relationship to work. Leslie Yerkes presents eleven principles that can help reenergize the work experience and make everyday life a whole, satisfying experience. As the new millennium dawns upon future generations of workers, the tendency is still to segment work and play, with never a commingling of the two. Leslie Yerkes, an organizational development and change management consultant, maintains Fun/Work Fusion(tm) is a concept whose time has come. Author of Fun Works and 301 Ways to Have Fun at Work, Leslie Yerkes urges readers to bring their "full, fun selves to work" to reap the benefits of joy, meaning, and satisfaction in their lives, even in the face of adversity that would threaten to extinguish life itself.
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