About this title: A trenchant, funny, and timely work about what makes a good parent and who should judge that issue, "The Mercy Rule" is a novel about the all-important job of taking care of children.
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Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Description: Like New. 2009-Paperback-May contain minor shelf-wear. Otherwise, volume un-read and in "As-New" condition. -Used-Like New-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Description: New. A Brand New Copy. Never Read. Buy with confidence from an Independent Bookstore where the owners, a husband and wife team, have over 30 years of combined bookselling experience. read more
Description: New. A Brand New Copy. Never Read. Buy with confidence from an Independent Bookstore where the owners, a husband and wife team, have over 30 years of combined bookselling experience. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780547237848ISBN:0547237847
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780618555963ISBN:061855596X
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 276 p. Audience: General/trade. Gift quality first edition with complete number line. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Date Published: 2008-07-07
ISBN-13:9780618555963ISBN:061855596X
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780618555963. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780618555963ISBN:061855596X
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Description: Good. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780618555963ISBN:061855596X
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
"I can't decide if this is a 3 star or 2.5. The protaganist is a doctor who was in the foster care system as a child and now treats kids in the foster care system. The book reads more as a series of vignettes about her work life and home life (including lots of snarky comments about the other parents at her kids' prep school) and doesn't have much of a plot. I enjoyed reading about her work and the families she interacts with, but I wish there had been more of a plot."
"Great read - this is story about a doctor who works for the department of Social Services, evaluating children at risk in their homes or in the foster care system - a system she survived. As a mom, she is also struggling to relate to the needs/personalities of her own two children. Her upbringing, career and current family life are all woven intricately together, and I felt like I knew her personally almost immediately.
"Um, what I learned was that this book had no point. I kept thinking that something, anything was going to happen and then blah it was over without any resolution. This woman was self-centered and it practically made her squirm watching her children. Uh, no vote to read this again!"
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