Life on the Refrigerator Door: Notes Between a Mother and Daughter, a novel

Claire and her mother are running out of time, but they don't know it. Not yet. Claire is wrapped up with the difficulties of her bourgeoning adulthood—boys, school, friends, identity; Claire's mother, a single mom, is rushed off her feet both at work and at home. They rarely find themselves in the same room at the same time, and it often seems that the only thing they can count on are notes to each other on the refrigerator door. When home is threatened by a crisis, their relationship experiences a momentous change. Forced to reevaluate the delicate balance between their personal lives and their bond as mother and daughter, Claire and her mother find new love and devotion for one another deeper than anything they had ever imagined.

Heartfelt, touching, and unforgettable, Life on the Refrigerator Door is a glimpse into the lives of mothers and daughters everywhere. In this deeply touching novel told through a series of notes written from a loving mother and her devoted fifteen-year-old daughter, debut author Alice Kuipers deftly captures the impenetrable fabric that connects mothers and daughters throughout the world. Moving and rich with emotion, Life on the Refrigerator Door delivers universal lessons about love in a wonderfully simple and poignant narrative.

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Life on the Refrigerator Door: Notes Between a Mother and Daughter, a novel

Claire and her mother are running out of time, but they don't know it. Not yet. Claire is wrapped up with the difficulties of her bourgeoning adulthood—boys, school, friends, identity; Claire's mother, a single mom, is rushed off her feet both at work and at home. They rarely find themselves in the same room at the same time, and it often seems that the only thing they can count on are notes to each other on the refrigerator door. When home is threatened by a crisis, their relationship experiences a momentous change. Forced to reevaluate the delicate balance between their personal lives and their bond as mother and daughter, Claire and her mother find new love and devotion for one another deeper than anything they had ever imagined.

Heartfelt, touching, and unforgettable, Life on the Refrigerator Door is a glimpse into the lives of mothers and daughters everywhere. In this deeply touching novel told through a series of notes written from a loving mother and her devoted fifteen-year-old daughter, debut author Alice Kuipers deftly captures the impenetrable fabric that connects mothers and daughters throughout the world. Moving and rich with emotion, Life on the Refrigerator Door delivers universal lessons about love in a wonderfully simple and poignant narrative.

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Life on the Refrigerator Door: Notes Between a Mother and Daughter, a novel

Life on the Refrigerator Door: Notes Between a Mother and Daughter, a novel

by Alice Kuipers
Life on the Refrigerator Door: Notes Between a Mother and Daughter, a novel

Life on the Refrigerator Door: Notes Between a Mother and Daughter, a novel

by Alice Kuipers

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Overview

Claire and her mother are running out of time, but they don't know it. Not yet. Claire is wrapped up with the difficulties of her bourgeoning adulthood—boys, school, friends, identity; Claire's mother, a single mom, is rushed off her feet both at work and at home. They rarely find themselves in the same room at the same time, and it often seems that the only thing they can count on are notes to each other on the refrigerator door. When home is threatened by a crisis, their relationship experiences a momentous change. Forced to reevaluate the delicate balance between their personal lives and their bond as mother and daughter, Claire and her mother find new love and devotion for one another deeper than anything they had ever imagined.

Heartfelt, touching, and unforgettable, Life on the Refrigerator Door is a glimpse into the lives of mothers and daughters everywhere. In this deeply touching novel told through a series of notes written from a loving mother and her devoted fifteen-year-old daughter, debut author Alice Kuipers deftly captures the impenetrable fabric that connects mothers and daughters throughout the world. Moving and rich with emotion, Life on the Refrigerator Door delivers universal lessons about love in a wonderfully simple and poignant narrative.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780061370496
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 08/28/2007
Pages: 240
Product dimensions: 4.80(w) x 7.20(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile: 530L (what's this?)
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

About the Author

ALICE KUIPERS is the award-winning, bestselling author of four previous novels, Life on the Refrigerator Door, The Worst Thing She Ever Did, 40 Things I Want to Tell You and The Death of Us, and two picture books. Her work has been published in twenty-nine countries. She lives in Saskatoon.

Web: alicekuipers.com

Facebook: Alice Kuipers

Twitter: @AliceKuipers

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Life on the Refrigerator Door
Notes Between a Mother and Daughter, a novel

Chapter One

Hey Claire-Bear,

milk
apples
bananas
avocados
onions
potatoes
tomatoes
mushrooms
carrots and rabbit food for Peter
ground beef
bread
juice—you choose

If you can carry any more, get a chicken and two cans of beans. Don't worry if you can't, I can try and pick these up tomorrow.

Love, Mom.

—Money on the counter. Don't forget your key!

Mom,

I bought everything on the list except the chicken and the beans. It was freezing outside and carrying the bags back I thought my fingers were going tofall off. I need new gloves. We should go to the store again this Saturday—you aren't working this weekend are you?

Hope you had a good day???

C

Life on the Refrigerator Door
Notes Between a Mother and Daughter, a novel
. Copyright © by Alice Kuipers. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Available now wherever books are sold.

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Reading Group Guide

1. How does the 'post-it note' format affect the read of the book? Did you find it effective? Why or why not?

2. Do you fault Claire or her mother for their limited communication style? Both of them? Neither of them?

3. Is Claire a good daughter? Is her mother a good mother? Why or why not?

4. Does this inspire you to change the way you communicate with your parents/children/loved ones? If so, how?

5. How do we see Claire and her mother's relationship change after the breast cancer diagnosis?

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