I wanted to read If I Stay before seeing the movie that opens next week because I always like the read the book before seeing the movie made from the book. I'm just that sort of person. Knowing that this book deals with the death of a family, I also needed to make sure that I could handle watching the movie. I am bringing my big purse to the theater for this one--not to hide snacks, but to transport my jumbo sized box of tissues. I am going to need it. And I will probably need to share with the people around me.
So, here's the idea: Mia's family is involved in a tragic car accident. Her family (mother, father, and brother) have all died. She is fighting for her life and has to decide--does she stay on Earth or go with her family. While she makes this decision, we get to relive some of her most important memories with her. The book is amazing and while I will not tell you what happens, I will tell you that I had to read the sequel Where She Went, whose title very cleverly doesn't not spoil the book in any way. Either book, for that matter.
These books reminded me of the importance of family, of true love and what it will make us do or not do, and how important grieving can be for some to move on. Grief can manifest in so many different ways, too. We just have to love and support those we love who are impacted so they can grieve and move forward with their lives.
These are not long books and they are fairly easy reads (provided that you can read through tears) but I do recommend that if you read If I Stay that you have Where She Went close by. You will want to read on. Trust me on this one.
Happy reading everyone!
:) Dodie
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