Irreplaceable

This is a very intriguing novel about two families--one the family of an young organ donor in Iowa, the other of the recipient of one of those organs in Chicago. Though typically donations are kept confidential, an overheard conversation between doctors leads the curious and very grateful Janet, who......more

What I learned from this book is that Stephen Lovely is a wonderful story teller. I also learned that when we are granted what we wish for, it is not always exactly what we want. Alex and Isabel have a wonderful marriage. When Isabel is killed in a tragic accident and her heart is transplanted, li......more

The reviews on the back flap made it sound like this novel would be all tender and schmoopy, but actually it was quite gritty, where people behave badly and redeem themselves and act badly again. You know, like in real life. Very well written, and the medical details were fascinating. (Of course, no......more

I'm really torn on this one. There were aspects I loved and others I hated. The first half or so was really fantastic, but then the story stalled and some of the characters started acting in appalling and unrealistic ways. The overall book was too long and repetitive; a tougher editor would have cut......more

I could not put down this book. It is about organ donation and all the people it affects. It does skip around to different characters but manages to do it well. This is a book I would love to discuss with a group of people.......more