Hey Everyone. So I've decided that I'm going to tell you all about my favorite books, and the first one is "Please Don't Die" By Lurlene McDaniel. It is the first book in its trilogy. Its about a girl named Katie O'Roark, who gets invited to be a leader figure at Jenny House, a new facility for kids and teens with illnesses or diseases to come and enjoy themselves. Katie herself had been given a new heart, thanks to the money she recieved from Jenny House's benefactor, J.W.C. Katie is placed in a room with three other girls. Amanda Burdick, a thirteen year old luekemia victim who's already had two relapses; Lacey Duval, a sixteen year old who hates her diabetes; and Finally, Chelsea James, fourteen years old, who's had a bad heart since birth.
I won't tell you anymore of the book, because I want you to read it for yourself, but I am going to post three of my favorite passages from the book.
"Jenny believed in heaven too. And she believed that when she got there, her parents would welcome her. I guess to her, a 'forever friend' is one who waits for you in heaven. In Forever. And for Forever."-Richard Holloway, Head of Jenny House.
"I heard my daddy crying last night. He didn't know I was awake, but I was. He was standing by the window, and mom was asleep on a cot. It's awful hearing him cry. I wanted to tell him I was all right, but I didn't want him to know I heard him." -Amanda Burdick, victim of luekemia.
"She said, 'It's not helping, Daddy, and I hurt so bad. Please, please make them stop.' I can't keep watching them do this to my little girl." -Mr. Burdick, Amanda's Father.
"This dying stuff is hard work, Chelsea. If you have the chance to live, go for it."-Amanda Brudick, victim of luekemia.
This book opened my eyes to the reality that faces us. Many people out there are waiting for transplants. They may not be in dire need now, but eventually, they will. And if we all took a little extra time to get to know the people who have these troubles, and befriended them in their utmost time of need, we could make a difference.
Later days, y'all, have a good one,
Ashie
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