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“Sweet and smart—this terrific story will grab your heart and not let go.”—Sarah Mlynowski, author of Bras & Broomsticks Being optimistic doesn’t come naturally to Grace Manning, especially not these days. Her family life has just been turned upside down, and things are getting weird with her best friend Eric. But at least she’s happy at her after-school job at a nursing home, thanks to Mr. Sands, a resident with Lou Gehrig’s disease who keeps up with Grace’s sarcasm, teaches her how to cheat at poker, and even lets her give him a Mohawk. And then one day, Mr. Sands asks Grace to help him die. Surely he doesn’t mean for her, a fifteen-year-old smartass, to take him seriously? But he does, and she can’t bring herself to tell anyone. Grace tries everything from praying for a miracle cure to stuffing herself with pancakes, but she knows she can’t run from this decision forever . . . Former stand-up comedian Robin Epstein has written a thought-provoking debut young adult novel, with all the romantic complications and attitude of the movie Juno.
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"A gripping story about a teenage girl who finds herself facing some very difficult decisions. Grace Manning works at a local nursing home as a candy striper. Working in such a dismal environment is difficult but one particular patient makes this job not only only bearable but actually enjoyable. Mr. Sands has an amazing sense of humor which helps Grace deal with the divorce of her parents and the loss it has created in her life. This novel touches on many aspects and difficulties that many of the elderly face. Robin Epstein does an amazing job of sharing this heart wrenching story of a dieing man, divorce, and difficult decisions."
— Michelle (4 out of 5 stars)
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" I found this surprisingly good, given all the praying that goes on... (and really, why was I surprised there was praying in a book with God in the title, hmmm?) I found the situation novel and affecting and not at all beyond the realm of possibility. I though Grace was very real, and her missteps on the road to love were achingly believable. The set-up with Mr. Sands was quite moving, albeit a bit "out there" in terms of probability. There was a lot going on in this book, and Epstein kept me involved right up to the end. "
— melody, 2/10/2014 -
" Chick lit with a unique twist. Simple & enjoyable. "
— Anna, 2/4/2014 -
" I had the audio version of this book and it was pretty good. I think the book was a good mix of age-appropriate problems and facing a huge, scary, life altering problem as well. I gave it three stars because unlike some YA novels, it didnt haunt me or beg me to pick it up and not put it down. But it was a good read. "
— Shannon, 1/26/2014 -
" Not great. Writing isn't very strong and the main character annoyed me, however it dealt well with the idea of God. "
— Kelsey, 1/7/2014 -
" Quite a good book for what is such a pathetic title. "
— Anne, 12/7/2013 -
" Grace is a strong young girl dealing with adult problems and the aches of being a teenager. Her relationships evolve as she realizes her importance to her mother, father, sister, best friend, and the residents at the nursing home she works at. "
— Monica, 9/30/2013 -
" Possibly one of the truest, most authentic, yet poignant YA novels I've read. "
— Clare, 8/26/2013 -
" I appreciated that while the main character did something huge (assisted suicide) it was all still pretty subtle and not over blown or over wrought. Maybe I just have a soft spot for teens+seniors? "
— Juniper, 7/12/2013 -
" This book was fairly good young adult fiction. Fast read. Moral dilemma. Love. Family troubles. "
— Suzanne, 6/20/2013 -
" A Brave book that tackles the meaty subjects of God/Religion, Euthanasia, with a little bit of Divorce/Abandonment thrown in. How this managed to NOT be a dark and depressing book, I don't know, but it suceeded. "
— Dichotomy, 12/1/2012 -
" Surprise good quickie covering relationships & dying "
— Heidi, 10/8/2012 -
" Not exactly what I was looking for but enjoyable nonetheless! "
— Lisa, 6/13/2012 -
" Thought the assisted suicide outcome was a little too pat. Otherwise, I loved Grace, Eric,the Sands and Jeff. "
— Linda, 4/17/2012 -
" OhMYGOSHH!! I read this soooo long ago but upon reading the summary it brought back so many crazy memories of this book! This is definitely an amazing read. "
— Sarah, 5/2/2011 -
" ohh, such a wonderful realistic YA, relatable protag and interesting plot.. and SO much heart. review to come :) "
— Audrey, 4/25/2011 -
" Grace works at a nursing home and is asked by her favorite resident to help him end his life. I couldn't get into this book and it seemed somewhat contrived. "
— Toni, 4/13/2011 -
" I appreciated that while the main character did something huge (assisted suicide) it was all still pretty subtle and not over blown or over wrought. Maybe I just have a soft spot for teens+seniors? "
— Juniper, 1/27/2011 -
" Grace is a strong young girl dealing with adult problems and the aches of being a teenager. Her relationships evolve as she realizes her importance to her mother, father, sister, best friend, and the residents at the nursing home she works at. "
— Monica, 1/12/2011 -
" Quite a good book for what is such a pathetic title. "
— Anne, 12/31/2010 -
" Unique story presenting the dilemma of euthanasia without making moral judgments. "
— Lisa, 10/21/2010
About Cassandra Morris
Cassandra Morris has received critical acclaim for her voice-over work from Publishers Weekly and AudioFile magazine, earning a dozen Earphones Awards and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her voice has also been heard on television in commercial campaigns and numerous Nickelodeon and Disney products. She is the voice of many cartoon characters, including Leo and Luna in Yu-Gi-Oh, Carrie in Barbie: A Fairy Secret, Nathan in Pokémon, and Lola in Angelo Rules.