How to Live on the Edge

Name: How to Live on the Edge
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SKU: 9798765608135
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By Sarah Lynn Scheerger

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Summary

How to Live on the Edge delves into the lives of two young sisters who grapple with the reality of living under the shadow of a hereditary illness. With a unique perspective on life and death, they embark on a journey to embrace every moment, challenging societal norms and learning about the complexities of choice and freedom. It's a heartfelt exploration of courage, family bonds, and the pursuit of a life truly lived.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories of adventure, self-discovery, and living life to the fullest. It offers a thrilling exploration of what it means to embrace risks and challenges while searching for true meaning and purpose.

A sensitive meditation on life and death and an uplifting story of an unconventional family

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Eighteen-year-old Cayenne barely remembers her mother, who died of breast cancer when Cayenne was four. The women in her family have a history of dying young. Cayenne figures she'll meet the same fate, so she might as well enjoy life now, engaging in death-defying risks like dodging trains and jumping off cliffs with her boyfriend.

When Cayenne receives a series of video messages her mother made for her before dying, she isn't sure she wants them. Her aunt Tee has been her true mother figure. But then Aunt Tee tests positive for a BRCA gene mutation—the one that doomed Cayenne's mom—and decides to get a mastectomy to reduce her chances of developing cancer. As Cayenne helps her aunt prepare for the surgery, she finds herself drawn to her mother's messages, with their musings on life, love, and perseverance. For the first time, Cayenne starts to question what it truly means to live life to the fullest, even when death might be written into her DNA.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798765608135

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Carolrhoda Lab

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 312

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Sarah Lynn Scheerger Young Adult

About the Author

Sarah Lynn Scheerger is a clinical social worker who works with "at-promise" youth, helping them figure out who they are and who they want to be. She started writing as a convenient excuse to avoid laundry, and admittedly has gotten a little carried away. She writes picture books as well as middle-grade and young adult novels. She lives in southern California with her husband and children. To learn more, check out her website at www.sarahlynnbooks.com.