My name is Amanda Balla, and I am the Adult Services Librarian Supervisor.
I chose Jodi Picoult’s Leaving Time because it explores the mother/daughter relationship through an intriguing series of events that transport the reader from Africa to New England. Picoult frequently blends interesting facts about various topics into her stories, and this one is no exception. She weaves elephant facts into the broader tale of a daughter’s search for her mother. In fact, thanks to this book, I’m now fascinated by elephants!