Keeping Faith by jodi picoult

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

July 14,2025

This truly blew us away. It is astonishing that I had never heard of stigmata before. From the very beginning, I was completely fascinated.

Here is the story of Faith. After her parents' separation, she begins to talk to an imaginary friend. This quickly escalates to healing and other miracles, leaving everyone around her with a burning question - is Faith really talking to God?

I really, really enjoyed the subject matter in this one. It makes one wonder about the mysteries of the spiritual world and the power that lies within our beliefs. The idea of a young girl experiencing such extraordinary phenomena is both captivating and thought-provoking. It challenges our understanding of what is possible and forces us to consider the existence of something greater than ourselves.

Overall, this story has left a lasting impression on me and has sparked my curiosity to learn more about stigmata and other religious and spiritual phenomena.

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mellon29

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July 14,2025

When Mariah and her daughter walk in on Mariah's husband with another woman, it feels like the ultimate shock in her life. That is, until her daughter starts speaking in Bible passages. In any other child, this might not be so startling. However, Mariah has raised her seven-year-old without any religion in the household. The situation quickly evolves from strange to miraculous as Faith begins spontaneously healing people, developing stigmata, and speaking with her "guard." Could Faith truly be communicating with God, or is she simply delusional? Atheist Ian Fletcher, a cynic by nature, decides to investigate the story for his anti-evangelical television show. As time passes, he finds himself increasingly drawn to Mariah. And after further investigation, he realizes he's not yet ready to draw any definitive conclusions about her daughter. This book, while perhaps not as compelling as some of Picoult's other works, had a slow start but was still intriguing enough to keep me eager to know what would happen in the end.

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akustir

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July 14,2025

Ay yi yi..ok, no more Jodi Picoult books..I always seem to say that, yet I end up reading more of them.

I truly WANT to like her books. They always seem to have sooo much potential. But then, always, always always, they disappoint.

I was especially excited about this one. In her latest interview, she talked about this book and how it's her favorite and most challenging so far. She mentioned its ground-breaking subject matter.

Stigmata? Are you serious Jodi? Ay yi yi. This book wasn't so much about having and exercising faith as it was about embracing fantasy and calling anything and everything "religion". It seemed to be a call to embrace all ideas about God as relevant and true. Sigh.

I DO like Jodi's characters though. The Ian Fletcher atheist character was charming. I was really hoping for some "come to Jesus" moment for him after his experience with his brother. HAHAHAAha. Oh well.

Maybe I'll give her another chance in the future, but for now, I'm a bit disappointed with this latest offering.

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Kitteh1

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July 14,2025

It was an arduous task for me to engage with this book initially. The main theme of the book was a significant hurdle for me to overcome as it appeared to oppose everything I believed to be true or false. However, once I managed to look beyond that and accepted the book for what it is - pure fiction - I quickly became immersed in it.

This is the very first book by Jodi Picoult that I have had the opportunity to read. I had been eager to explore her works for quite some time. Although I'm not entirely certain if this was the most appropriate choice for my first introduction to her writing, it is evident that it takes a highly talented author to transform something so seemingly impossible into an enjoyable read. I have heard Jodi Picoult being lauded as a master in the genre of psychological fiction, and now I understand why.

In this story, we have Mariah and Colin White, along with their 7-year-old daughter Faith and Mariah's mother Millie. Mariah grew up as a non-practicing Jew, and Faith was not raised with any specific religion.

Colin is not known for his faithfulness. The first affair that Mariah discovers sends her into a downward spiral that culminates in her attempting suicide. Colin then commits her to a mental institution against her will. It is during her stay there that she learns she is pregnant with Faith.

Fast-forward seven years, and Mariah and Faith return home unexpectedly only to find Colin there when he is supposed to be out of town on business. He is in their bedroom, and another woman emerges from their bathroom. Faith witnesses this shocking scene. Colin leaves, files for divorce, and marries Jessica.

Faith is understandably traumatized by this event. However, what is unexpected are the strange behaviors that Faith begins to display.随后, the media gets involved, along with rabbis and Catholic priests. The whole situation becomes a chaotic mess.

Colin files for custody of Faith, and things truly start to spiral out of control. Mariah finds an unlikely ally in a self-proclaimed teleatheist. But is he simply out to prove that Mariah is behind all of Faith's odd religious behaviors and seeking attention? Then Colin's attorney stumbles upon an obscure mental disorder and attempts to accuse Mariah of harming her own daughter, even suggesting that she could potentially kill Faith if the child is not removed from her custody. Given Mariah's history of mental illness, it is not a far-fetched idea to introduce a mental disorder. As a result, Mariah finds herself engaged in a battle that she begins to believe she can never win. Will she even survive to finish the fight? Can she endure all the stress that continues to descend upon her? Could she bear to lose Faith? That seems almost impossible. Will Faith even live to remain with Mariah or be awarded to Colin?

This was an exciting and unpredictable journey, especially towards the end. For a book that I initially thought I might not complete and didn't anticipate enjoying, it surprised me in numerous ways. I will most definitely be reading more books by Jodi Picoult in the future.

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titanguy654

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July 14,2025

I truly loved this book while I was deeply engrossed in reading it. However, I was extremely disappointed by the ending. It was a remarkably fast read, and it was so engaging that I simply couldn't bring myself to put it down.

A mother, who has just uncovered the fact that her husband is cheating on her (several years after another cheating incident that led her to attempt suicide), discovers that her daughter has an imaginary friend - God, who happens to be a woman. Faith performs some miracles, and a media circus erupts around her. Reporters camp out on the lawn, and so on. Faith's father sues for custody, and there is some speculation as to whether the mother might be coercing her daughter to do this for attention.

But here's the thing - they never actually clarify whether Faith is truly seeing God, or if she's fabricating it all, or whether her mother somehow implanted the idea in her mind. The ending is deliberately designed to keep you guessing, which is really quite infuriating. Read at your own peril!

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Veteris

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July 14,2025

Compared to her other ones, this particular work stands out in several ways.

First of all, the style she employs here is more unique and experimental. While her previous works might have adhered to more traditional forms, this one takes risks and explores new territories.

The colors she uses are also more vibrant and bold. They seem to jump off the page and capture the viewer's attention immediately.

In addition, the subject matter of this work is more thought-provoking. It delves into deeper themes and issues, making the viewer stop and reflect.

Overall, compared to her other ones, this work showcases her growth and evolution as an artist. It is a testament to her creativity and willingness to push boundaries.

It will be interesting to see where she takes her art in the future and what new masterpieces she will create.

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envoirment

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July 14,2025

Rating: 4.5 stars!!

Review:

Once again, I want to express my gratitude to my friend Erica for presenting me with this book!! This was my very first encounter with a book written by Jodi, so this review reflects my own thoughts and opinions based on my personal perspective of this book!!

This book revolves around a 7-year-old little girl named Faith, who finds herself in the midst of her parents' divorce and a custody battle. As we progress through the book, we gain insights into the girl's past, her emotions, and her perception of God, Guardian Angels, and so on. Additionally, it delves into other religions such as Catholicism, Atheism, and Christianity.

I assigned this book a rating of 4.5 stars because, in my opinion, Chapters 1 - 6 seemed rather slow-paced, and the chapters were disproportionately long for my liking. However, I absolutely adored the remainder of the book!!

I will most definitely explore more of Jodi's books in the future!!!

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July 14,2025

I picked up this book without knowing anything about it, simply because it was written by Jodi Picoult. Once I discovered that it was very religion-based, I was extremely hesitant as an atheist. However, to my surprise, this book actually managed to hold my interest. At times, it felt a bit repetitive, but overall, I really enjoyed reading it. Nevertheless, I am not a huge fan of the ending. Jodi is renowned for her crazy plot-twist endings, but this one didn't really have that. Instead, the ending just left me overall confused.

Definitely my least favorite book by her so far, but I still love you, Jodi.

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