Good acting, touching story, but nothing like the book. The main theme of the book was completely lost. The book was a compelling, thought-provoking story about a family that is torm appart because a mother becomes so obsessed with saving one of her children that she disregards the needs of the rest of the family. It also makes the reader think about the ethics involved in "designer babies", and ends with a twist. Because of the movie's many omissions as well as a complete change in the ending, the movie was nothing more than a tear jerking chick-flick. Very disappointing. I only recommend watching the movie if you have NOT read the book and feel like crying over a predictable plot.