College teacher Tom Nelson loses his wife Jane when she is declared insane in the drowning death of their 2-year old son, then is at risk of losing his own freedom when he is put on trial for child endangerment and his lawyer chooses the unusual defense argument that Jane's genetic makeup led to her actions.
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College teacher Tom Nelson loses his wife Jane when she is declared insane in the drowning death of their 2-year old son, then is at risk of losing his own freedom when he is put on trial for child endangerment and his lawyer chooses the unusual defense argument that Jane's genetic makeup led to her actions.
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As New in As New jacket. CR2-A first edition hardcover book signed by the author in fine condition in fine dust jacket that is mylar protected. Includes a laid in promotional bookmark. In this debut novel about love, loss and family legacy, Karen Harrington deftly illustrates the ways nature and nurture weave the fabric of one woman's life-and renders a portrait of one man left in its tragic wake. 9.25"x6.25", 246 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Inscribed and signed by author on title-page: "Jenny-So wonderful to meet you and be inspired by your journey. Best Wishes! Karen Harrington". Includes publishers bookmarker.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 256 pages; Signed by Author.
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Very Good. Signed 1st edition, Kunati hardcover w/ DJ, 2008. Book is VG, w/ clean text, tight binding; p.o. 's name on ffep. DJ is VG, w/ light edge/shelf wear (no tears or chips), "autographed copy" sticker on front panel. Signed by author on title page. Free delivery confirmation.
This is not your typical "ripped from the headline" story of a mother who kills her child in the midst of a depressive episode. It turns into a tale of a husband who is then put on trial himself , to be held for his own accountability in the death of his child. He wasn't even at home at the time of the killing, put the prosecutors go after him because he should have known his wife wasn't stable and they feel he did nothing to stop it! Is he responsible for his wife's actions??? Is she even responsible? His attorney has a very ingenious approach to getting his client off. As someone who has a degree in Early Childhood Education, I have always found the whole debate of 'nature vs. nurture' very interesting. Is someone predisposed to violence because their ancestors were violent? Or because of the way they were raised (be it by their natural parents or through adoption). Ms. Harrington doesn't answer the typical mystery question of who or how....but of why? A unique twist on an old genre. A powerful story that will leave Tom & Jane with you long after you finish the book.
