The Truth about Forever was written by Sarah Dessen; it is a realistic fiction acceptable for grades 7+. It is about a girl named Macy who experiences a terrible loss when her father passes away. Instead of dealing with his death and continuing her life she began to "stop living" in a sense. She became very controlling and turned away from anything that appeared to be a risk . Until she befriended a group of individuals who live life completely opposite from her; taking risks and living for the moment.
This book captured Macy's emotions very strongly. It showed how her father's death affected her view on life and the world. As well as the adverse affects of not dealing/coping with a loss and instead displacing that desire to control outcomes elsewhere. Losing a loved one is always difficult, however losing a parent is one of the most difficult losses a child will ever experience. This book portrays a strong lesson about losses and gains; as well as the importance of friends and family.
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I read this book a while back and fell in love! I could relate to Macy in a lot of ways so the book was extra special to me. It was definitely a page turner! Great choice!
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