Brendan Halpin. Donorboy. New York: Villard, 2004
The story is about two strangers: how to deal with grief, understand each other and eventually develop a family relationship.
Rosalind is 14 years old. She loses both her mothers in a car accident. She is angry, sad and confused. While dealing with her grief of losing both parents, she also needs to handle school and friends, just as other regular teens.
Sean is Rosalind’s biological father who donates his sperm for Rosalind. He is a 35 years old lawyer, single male who is still grieving the loss of her own mother 26 years ago.
When Sean first takes over the custody of Rosalind, they do not talk and the only communication means is email. As life goes on, they learn how to come to terms with each other and build a family.
The entire story is told in journal entries, emails and IM. The plot is very simple but it is filled with rich emotions. The setting is based on a tragedy but the author is able to tell the story in a humorous manner. Readers can easily be absorbed into their every day life.
I highly recommend this book to readers who are looking for a delightful, heart-warming easy read.
