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Reader reviewed by Mel Zimmerman

This sad, happy, mysterious theme that Jodi Picault has given through the book leaves you wondering once you put it down. Its a fictiong story but in actuality it could really happen, which makes it even easier to relate to.
Vanishing Acts is about a mother named Delia, who just realizes when the police come to her house that she had been kid napped by her father at age 4. The story unravels as mysteries from Delias past creep around the corner and surprise even her. She reconnects with her alcoholic mother, finds out her step father abused her, and ends up finding who she really can trust in the end.
One of the main things I admire about Jodi Picault is that each chapter is written in a different characters point of view. So, when a new story is revealed you get to see what each character feels and views how things will work out in the end. Also, the book has twists in it to keep you reading and you absolutely NEVER get bored. Its a wonderful book.