Becky's thoughts and ideas are told plainly and honestly this well-written novel treats serious issues in an approachable manner that will satisfy Jewish and non-Jewish readers alike. Pfeffer conveys her growth with subtlety and without overt sentiment. It seems incredible that a call-in TV show featuring pictures of missing children can change her life so drastically, but when a 16-year-old recognizes herself in a photo on the screen, she discovers that the family whos been searching for their daughter is looking for her. Becky is a vibrant, humorous protagonist, facing dilemmas which are both meaningful and comical. Fortunately, she confides in a perceptive and caring rabbi who helps Becky understand more clearly both Judaism and herself. In this 199 page book entitled Twice Taken, written by Susan Beth Pfeffer, sixteen year old, Amy Michelle Donovan (AKA) Brooke Eastman, has just found out that she was abducted out of her mothers custody by her father during one of his weekend visits when she was five years old. Miranda has to take care of her family and be there when they all need her. It is her first mature, difficult decision, and she must accept the consequences that accompany it. The book, Life as We Knew It, by Susan Beth Pfeffer, is a gripping tale for. Everything is progressing beautifully until the morning Becky realizes she does not believe in God.
She devises a plan to win Dina back she will convince Dina to have a double bat mitzvah with her, and they can spend a lot of time together in preparation. But ever since Dina began spending more time with Amy, Becky feels lonely and hurt.
Becky and Dina have been best friends even before they were borntheir mothers took Lamaze classes together.
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