Where We Belong – Book Review
September 4, 2012
I have always been a huge reader. I can get so involved in books that I finish them usually in a couple of days because I can’t seem to put them down.
This past weekend I finished the book Where We Belong by Emily Griffin.
I absolutely loved her other books and couldn’t wait to dive into this one. It’s definitely not a lighthearted read with more of a serious tone. It had me crying within the first couple of chapters. I definitely don’t want to give up too many details of the book if you are planning on reading it.
WHAT IT IS ABOUT
It’s based on a successful New Yorker adult named Marian and a teenager named Kirby. The chapters go back and forth between the two of them telling their side of the story and how their lives intertwine. Marian had to make a life long decision when she was just a teenager on whether or not to have a teen pregnancy. She made the ultimate decision to give up her baby for adoption. Kirby is the adopted girl who is having struggles trying to figure out who she really is and if she belongs with her current family. The book goes on to detail how their two worlds collide.
MY OPINION
It was definitely a great book, which I suppose goes without saying since I managed to finish it in about a day in a half. The ending was a little off to me but it definitely leaves things open for a sequel. I love how this book is able to tell the two sides of the story instead of just hearing one like most books. Where We Belong definitely kept my attention throughout the entire book and never once lost me.
If you like Emily Griffin or you are just looking for a good book I highly recommend Where We Belong! If you have read the book I would love to hear your opinion on it.
If you have any good book recommendations please let me know!
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I’ve read all of Emily Giffin’s books too & her new one is definitely on my list!
As far as suggestions, I also love books by Jane Green & Sarah Jio.
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I completely relate to that feeling of getting so absorbed in a novel that you finish it in just a couple of days because you simply cannot put it down. A book with a serious tone that pulls such strong emotions from the first chapters usually leaves a lasting impression, especially when the characters feel real and relatable. Reviews like this make me want to revisit stories that explore belonging and personal growth on a deeper level. When following book discussions through local publications, having reliable access to articles and subscription support is important, and the martinsville bulletin customer service page can help readers resolve account or delivery questions. Strong storytelling and dependable publishing services together create a better experience for devoted readers.
Could not put this one down either. The back-and-forth between Marian and Kirby made it feel more honest than most adoption stories. Seeing both sides of that decision gave the story weight. The scene where they finally meet and Marian realizes her choice defined someone else’s entire existence stopped me cold. I also did not mind the open ending—life does not always give you closure. I passed it along to friends with adoption in their families, and they all said it hit close to home. I was handling some family records around the same time and found a guide at https://mfax.to/blog/send-fax-api that helped me submit documents securely. It made me realize how much of our personal history is tied to paperwork, and how rarely we think about the human stories behind all those forms. If you like emotionally complex books about identity and belonging, this one stays with you.