REVIEW: Before I Fall

Before I Fall is one of the best, most entertaining books I've read in quite awhile. I truly could not put the book down. The main character, Sam, is one of the "it" girls along with her three best friends. They seem to have the world in their hands. Sam is planning on finally sleeping with her boyfriend Rob today, on Cupid Day, after the party at Kent's house. All of this is thrown away when Sam dies in a car crash the night of the party. Except, is Sam really dead? She wakes up the next day, on the same day as before, seemingly able to live the day over again. Will she make any changes? Can she change her fate? Sam struggles through the same day over and over, each time discovering something new about herself, her friends, her boyfriend, her family, and her classmates. Will reliving the same day over and over change Sam? If so, how?

As I said before, this book is a must read. It really makes you think about relationships, friendships, how you live your life, and what you would change if you could. Very captivating.

Thoughts on Several Recently Read Books

At the End of Words is a memoir about a daughter and mother as the daughter realizes her mother is dying of cancer. It's very touching and a good follow-up to Life on the Refrigerator Door.







They Never Came Back is the story of a girl, Murielle, who's parents get in trouble with the law and have to flee the country. Murielle['s aunt is suppose to deliver Murielle to the airport so that she can join her parents overseas, however her aunt has an attack of conscience. Murielle, deeply distraught, tries to flee her aunt, but winds up in child services custody. Cathy, a foster child whose story is told in alternating chapters, is a girl who has been bounced from house to house, and who finally seems to have found her place in the world until her summer school class puts her face to face with someone who seems to recognize her, but calls her Murielle. Can Murielle be Cathy? This fast paced story is definitely worth reading!









I Love You, Ronnie is the compilation of letters written by President Reagan to his wife Nancy, along with her retelling of their real life love story. Their love and affection for each other through decades of marriage is enviable and the stuff of movies. Everyone should read this book, and realize that true love does exist. Never settle for less than what President and Mrs. Reagan had. Definitely recommend this one!