Big Brother by Lionel Shriver I don't know why I give author's second chances sometimes, but l'm a sucker. Actually I will try again when it is an author that other's seem to like. So I gave Ms Shriver another shot. The main plot of the story is an older brother whom was always idolized by his younger sister. He shows up at her house weighing as much as a house. The long stay is taxing enough on the sisters family, but add his weight issue and things are really heated up. The sister has to make a decision on how best to help her brother and what she is willing to pay to help her brother. The story, even with a plot twist that left me rolling my eyes, was not a bad story. I just don't like Ms Shriver's writing style. She inserts too many "facts" about diet, America;'s views of obesity, types of diets, etc. I just wanted a story - not a research paper or sermon. Lies Your Wanted to Hear by James Whitfield Thomson I liked this book
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