A sixteen-year-old heroine of this book is just beginning to live, and she wants to manage so much. That’s why she writes down a list of all her wishes and goes to work. Not everything in it is as innocent as it is for her classmates—not simply because she’s different from them in many ways.
And also because she has to get everything done now! “While I’m Alive” is an honest, brave, and incredibly life-affirming novel. In the fullest sense, it stops time, reminding you to value the most important things, catch the moment, be braver in your desires, and enjoy the adventures that each day brings.