Willow and Charlotte: A Wholesome Tale of Care

When Charlotte is welcomed into the world, she faces a difficult journey due to her extreme osteogenesis imperfecta. Her parents are heartbroken, knowing she will endure numerous broken bones and a lifetime of pain. This thought-provoking tale from the best-selling author delves into the challenges Charlotte and her family will face. "Picoult writes with unassuming brilliance," as described by Stephen King.

Charlotte and Sean O’Keefe, like any expectant parents, would have simply wished for a healthy baby. Instead, they face sleepless nights, mounting bills, and the judgmental looks of "luckier" parents, along with the constant nagging of "what-ifs." Despite it all, their daughter Willow shines. She's not just smart and on track to be as beautiful as her mother, but also kind, brave, and surprisingly wise for her age. In sickness and in health, Willow remains Willow.

After a series of events, everything changes for Charlotte and her husband when they are faced with the most profound what-ifs. What if Charlotte had known about Willow's illness sooner? What if circumstances had unfolded differently? What if their cherished Willow had never come into their lives? To honor Willow, Charlotte must grapple with these questions and also ponder: What defines a meaningful life for her precious daughter?

Emotionally riveting and profoundly transferring, Deal with with Care is an unforgettable novel concerning the fragility of life and the lengths we’ll go to guard it.