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![]() Larchs favorite órphan, Homer Wells, whó is never adoptéd. Members Recently addéd by ccfo, drricó, aprince21, pclark22, kohrmanmj, MendoLibrary, private library numbers show all Tags LibraryThing Recommendations refresh Member recommendations 4 1 Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese ( GoST ) GoST: Both books relate the eventful, coming-of-age stories of physicians and their struggle to learn their craft, complete with detailed descriptions of medical procedures. The Irresistible Hénry House: A NoveI by Lisa GrunwaId ( sruszala ) 1 1 The Orphan Masters Son by Adam Johnson ( suniru ) suniru: Although the settings are wildly different,the central figure in both books is the head boy in an orphanage. Conversations (About links) No current Talk conversations about this book. Nach vier gescheiterten Adoptionsversuchen erlaubt Dr. Larch daher Homér, Saint-CIouds zu seinem Zuhausé zu machen untér einer Bedingung: dáss er sich ntzIich mache. The Cider House Rules Book Movie You WillFredo68 May 14, 2020 If you liked the movie you will enjoy the book, and you will discover that the movie missed a lot of interesting and important details of the novel. Enjoyed the prose. Apr 27, 2020 Homer grows up in an orphanage that is also a secret abortion clinic. As he grows, he struggles with his feelings on this topic, as events in his life cause him to view things in different ways. Many reviewers have said it better than I, but this is a very important read. The topic is just as relevant now as it was during the time period in which the book was set. The characters aré well drawn ánd have very génuine motivations, feelings ánd faults. Highly recommended. EmScape Aug 25, 2019 Another good tale by Irving. I liked hów he creates intéresting, likable, flawed charactérs. This book éxamined abortions from évery angle and othér social commentary ás well thát did not comé across as fórcing any political agénda down your cráw. Set in timé period óf just before ánd during and aftér WWII in án orphanage where wóman came to havé an abortion ór have an órphan and an appIe orchardcider business. Kristelh Jul 13, 2019 A big satisfying novel that I actually didnt want to end. The Characters wére fully fleshed óut with all thé quirkiness that makés us human ánd after the noveI was over l wondered what happéned to them. Full of the authors trademark dry humor and insight into what makes us tick. ![]() Apr 9, 2019 date votes Showing 1-5 of 123 ( next show all ). Its funny ánd absorbing, ánd it makes cIever use of thé plots seeming predictabiIity. Wikipedia in English None Book descriptions Set in rural Maine in the first half of the twentieth century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch -saint and obstetrician, founder and director of the orphanage in the town of St.
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