How She Died, How I Lived

Name: How She Died, How I Lived
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SKU: 9780316523820
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By Mary Crockett

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In How She Died, How I Lived by Mary Crockett, the story follows a survivor of a violent crime grappling with the aftermath and her unresolved guilt. One of the girls, chosen by chance, is the victim, and the protagonist is consumed by thoughts of why not me. The novel explores themes of grief, survival, and finding solace amidst a newfound friendship with the victim's boyfriend.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to intense, emotionally resonant young adult stories that deal with themes of grief, survivor's guilt, and the intricate journey towards healing. It's a gripping exploration of friendship, trauma, and finding strength amidst tragedy, sure to captivate readers who appreciate gripping narratives and powerful character development.

How She Died, How I Lived

Girl in Pieces meets The Way I Used to Be in this poignant novel about a girl who must overcome her survivor's guilt after a fellow classmate is brutally murdered--now in paperback!

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I was one of five. The five girls Kyle texted that day. The girls it could have been. Me. Lindsey Farrier. Taylor Avril. Blair Mattern. Jamie Stroud. Only Jamie—beautiful, saintly Jamie—was kind enough to respond. And it got her killed.

On the eve of Kyle's sentencing a year after Jamie's death, all the other Chosen Ones are coping in various ways, but our narrator is stuck. She's still trying to figure out why she gets to live, while Jamie is dead.

Now she finds herself drawn to Charlie, Jamie's boyfriend—knowing all the while that their relationship will always be haunted by what-ifs and why-nots. How do you go on living when you know it could have been you? Maybe should have been you?

How She Died, How I Lived by Mary Crockett explores these complex emotions in a profound and compelling narrative.

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How She Died, How I Lived by Mary Crockett is praised for its gripping and emotional narrative, offering a deep exploration of grief and vulnerability through a compelling narrator. Critics highlight its authentic portrayal of dealing with tragedy and the lasting impact of well-crafted characters. The book is recommended for its realistic depiction of loss, resonating with readers long after they've finished.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316523820

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 December 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Mary Crockett grew up the youngest in a family of misfits in southwestern Virginia. An award-winning poet, she has her MFA from the University of Virginia, where she was a Henry Hoyns Fellow. Her debut YA novel, Dream Boy, coauthored with Madelyn Rosenberg, published in 2014. Mary lives in an old farmhouse along the old Great Road in Virginia and teaches creative writing at Roanoke College.