The Memory of Water by Karen White
http://www.karen-white.com/
Contemporary Fiction The estuaries and creeks of the South Carolina Low country
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Carolina_Low_Country
Two sisters face the death of their mother in a battle of ultimate sibling rivalry. The book gives the reader ample opportunity to examine the issue of truth. There are several versions of the truth in this book and each one is as valid as the next. And death? There are lots of versions of death, too. And love? Just exactly what is love and where does it come from?
What I didn’t like:
Not much. The book dealt with painful issues so it was not exactly enjoyable, but I felt that the author wrote with candor. It made me think. What more can a reader ask?
What I liked:
The characters were well drawn. The sisters were especially interesting because of their similarities and their striking differences.
I learned about sailing, South Carolina, and family relationships.
The underlying lesson is that we always profit from a position of tolerance and appreciation for the values of others.
