Liv's brother Jonah shot himself in the head while visiting his friend Clay who lives across the street. And in that blink of an eye - the whole world changed. Jonah is kept alive in a hospital bed in the living room by a team of care specialists. Liv is no longer allowed to talk to Clay or his mom (spoiler - she doesn't follow directions.) Liv is the person who understands Jonah's needs the best (he communicates very little but there are some grunts and occasional eye contact.) She loves him and still feels connected to him.
What is powerful about this book? In a single moment our lives can drastically change. Sometimes that moment is the birth of a child, sometimes it is the death of a loved one. But what does that mean for those left in that moment's wake? How does one go on?
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