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Jacob Have I Loved

Jacob Have I Loved

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"Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated . . ." With her grandmother's taunt, Louise knew that she, like the biblical Esau, was the despised elder twin. Caroline, her selfish younger sister, was the one everyone loved.Growing up on a tiny Chesapeake Bay island in the early 1940s, angry Louise reveals how Caroline robbed her of everything: her hopes for schooling, her friends, her mother, even her name. While everyone pampered Caroline, Wheeze (her sister's name for her) began to learn the ways of the watermen and the secrets of the island, especially of old Captain Wallace, who had mysteriously returned after fifty years. The war unexpectedly gave this independent girl a chance to fulfill her childish dream to work as a watermen alongside her father. But the dream did not satisfy the woman she was becoming. Alone and unsure, Louise began to fight her way to a place where Caroline could not reach.Renowned author Katherine Paterson here chooses a little-known area off the Maryland shore as her setting for a fresh telling of the ancient story of an elder twin's lost birthright.
"Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated . . ." With her grandmother's taunt, Louise knew that she, like the biblical Esau, was the despised elder twin. Caroline, her selfish younger sister, was the one everyone loved.Growing up on a tiny Chesapeake Bay island in the early 1940s, angry Louise reveals how Caroline robbed her of everything: her hopes for schooling, her friends, her mother, even her name. While everyone pampered Caroline, Wheeze (her sister's name for her) began to learn the ways of the watermen and the secrets of the island, especially of old Captain Wallace, who had mysteriously returned after fifty years. The war unexpectedly gave this independent girl a chance to fulfill her childish dream to work as a watermen alongside her father. But the dream did not satisfy the woman she was becoming. Alone and unsure, Louise began to fight her way to a place where Caroline could not reach.Renowned author Katherine Paterson here chooses a little-known area off the Maryland shore as her setting for a fresh telling of the ancient story of an elder twin's lost birthright.

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Publish date: Oct 6, 2009
Added to Scribd: Aug 27, 2013
Copyright:Attribution Non-commercialISBN:9780061975196
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michelleannlib reviewed this|8 months ago
Rated 1/5
I wanted to like this book, but I did not! The characters were self-absorbed, and I did not care about anything that was happening until page 150 - the book is just over 200 pages. I can't figure out why it ever won the Newbery. Don't waste your time!
sturlington_1 reviewed this|9 months ago
Rated 4/5
Sara Louise and Caroline are twins, but Carolina has always been the favorite, prettier and more talented, and Wheeze is constantly trying to free herself from her twin's shadow.This book was highly influential on me growing up. I am not a twin, nor do I have a sister, but I very much identified with Wheeze. I probably read the book at least twice. The title refers to the sibling rivalry between Jacob and Esau in the Jewish and Christian Bible, and comes directly from Malachi 1:2,3: "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated."Read as a pre-teen (early 1980s).
aimless22 reviewed this|about 1 year ago
Rated 5/5
Island life in the Chesapeake Bay during WWII. Crabs and oysters, family issues, twin girls growing up in isolation. Louise grows up in the shadow of her beautiful, talented twin sister, Caroline. She must decide what she actually wants from life, rather than letting life happen to her.
vanessa7b7 reviewed this|about 1 year ago
Rated 4/5
Summary: This story takes place in the 1940’s, the main character is Sara Louise. Sara Louise feels like she lives in her sister’s shadow. Everyone seems to love and favor her sister. Part of the book talks about a bible verse “Jacob have I loved but Esau have I hated…” Which is why the book is called “Jacob Have I Loved”Personal Reaction: The book is good because a lot of children go through this when they have siblings, feeling as if they are in their sibling’s shadow. It was kind of hard for me to get into this book but it was a good book, if that makes sense. Classroom Extension Ideas:1. Pick out vocabulary from the book and have the write sentences using the vocab.2. Have the class compare the two characters.
biblioteca1603 reviewed this|about 1 year ago
Powerful novel about a young girl, Louise, growing up in the shadow of her twin sister, Caroline. Set in a small fishing community in Chesapeake Bay in the early 1940s, Jacob Have I Loved presents an intimate portrait of Louise, her family, and in particular her relationship with her sister who seems to get everything she wants and everything so easily. The book’s title refers to the biblical relationship between Jacob and Esau ,(the latter being the despised younger twin) and it is the taunt made by Louise’s crusty grandma that haunts her as she navigates the complexity of family and feelings. The slow rhythms of the island community are beautifully rendered and the reader is immediately drawn into Louise’s world –both inner and outer—in this coming-of-age story. When her sister eventually leaves the island to pursue a passion for music, Louise believes that she will never leave: fishing, tending to her parents and few close friends are the best lot for her. Ultimately though Louise comes to realize that she too must leave her beloved island in order to be true to herself and how she comes to terms with this decision and herself is poignantly felt. A brilliant coming-of-age novel that captures the nuances of love, ambivalence, and acceptance that many young adults contend with as they explore the cusp of adulthood. Grade 7 and up.
katiekirk reviewed this|over 2 years ago
Rated 3/5
Summary:Sara Louise feels that ever since she was born, she has always been in her sister's shadow. Everyone always loves and favors the delicate, sweet Caroline. The story is set in the 40's and accurately details life from that era. The title and part of the story relate to the Bible and the verse, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. . ."Personal Reaction:I had a hard time getting interested in this book since the story takes place in the 40's. However, I was able to relate with one of the characters which helped me get into the story. The book was not at all like I expected it to be but I enjoyed it.Classroom Extension Ideas:1. This book has many boat and crabbing references. Although this made it a bit difficult to read, these factors would make the book perfect for a unit on boats or how sea food goes from the ocean to our table. There are lots of great vocabulary terms that students can learn from this book.2. I would also have students make a compare and contrast chart based off Louise and and Caroline's relationship and the relationship of Jacob and Esau from the Bible. I think it would be interesting for kids to see how literature from the Bible is still so relevant to literature that is written today.
marsap_1 reviewed this|over 2 years ago
Rated 3/5
A Newberry award winner--telling the tale of two twins and angst of being the twin in the shadow. Generally I enjoyed the book--but did think that the resolution came too quickly. I would give this book 3 out of 5 stars.
missboyer3 reviewed this|over 2 years ago
Rated 4/5
Sara Louise Bradshaw is sick and tired of her beautiful twin Caroline. Ever since they were born, Caroline has been the pretty one, the talented one, the better sister. Even now, Caroline seems to take everything: Louise's friends, their parents' love, her dreams for the future.For once in her life, Louise wants to be the special one. But in order to do that, she must first figure out who she is . . . and find a way to make a place for herself outside her sister's shadow.
msandberg_10 reviewed this|over 2 years ago
Paterson's tale of teen angst is brilliantly written. She spins the tale of Louise, or "Wheeze," the under appreciated twin who is always cast in the shadow of her sister, Caroline. Her best and only friend, Call- though never seeming to understand any of her jokes- spends day after day with Louise crabbing. Eventually they all grow older and both Caroline and Call leave the island, leaving Louise growing more and more stifled day after day. This wonderful story is told through excellent character development and perfectly exemplifies the emotions that accompany sibling relationships. My favorite aspect of the book is that because Louise is the narrator, you are being told her side of the story, therefore clouded and unable to see the intentions of others, which calls into question the protagonist/antagonist roles.
kirstin2015 reviewed this|over 2 years ago
Jacob have I loved is about a girl named Louise. Louise has a twin sister Caroline whom she has always been compared to. Ever since birth, when Caroline almost died, she has been the center of everyone's attention while Louise recieves none. Caroline is prettier than Louise, is an amazing singer, and adored by everyone on the island of Rass. Louise and her friend Call catch crabs as to help their families earn a little extra money. One day when the ship from the mainland comes, an unfamiliar face gets off the boat. There is talk of him being Hiram Wallace, the son of the old captain that had been the wealthiest man on the island. At first, Louise has a different theory about him. She believes he is a spy or a Nazi. But after their first encounter, she realizes he's neither and her and Call begin to visit him more often. When a hurricane occurs and completey wipes out Hiram's house he stays with Louise's family. It's during this time that Louise falls in love with the Captain. Though he is much much older than her, she has fallen for him.Jacob Have I Loved was a very good book. There were a lot of things that happened that surprised me. I enjoy a book that isn't completely predictable. Katherine Paterson is a wonderful author and this book very much deserved the Newbery Medal that it was awarded.
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