While my Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky

Delinsky can sure tell a story that pulls you right in. There are not many of her books that don't make me cry a little and make me laugh. Molly's sister Robin was a runner and was looked up to by many people. Molly always felt like she was in the shadows and sometimes did things out of spite towards her sister. Robin went for a run and things were never the same again. Molly had to deal with guilt and her mother lashed out at everyone. Molly wanted to do what her sister wanted while her mother could not let go. During the week that this story took place the whole family learned more about themselves and Robin. It is so important to let families know what we want. Why can't we talk about that? It is also important to be able to share things with families and not worry about the backlash or not living up to their expectations. We are all individuals that need to grow and experience things in our own way. Families are a very complicated thing and Delinsky lays this out very well. She shows you the good and the bad. There is acceptance and growing that occurs and you can only hope will continue. Another book that makes you think a little more about yourself and what you have laid out for you and others.