I read this book and I almost cried. It is about a girl who stays home while her family goes out to a picnic because she is not feeling well. On the way out there all of her family members get into a car accident and they died. So she has to live with her Aunt, Uncle and her spoiled cousin. She faces issues and has a hard time accepting that her family is gone forever. (

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raykay93 | Jan 16, 2009 |

This is the story of Beth's survival after the death of her family in a car accident, on the way to a staff picnic, an event Beth missed as she was sick. Beth goes to live with her uncle, aunt and same-aged cousin. Strong feelings run between Beth and her cousin, Terri, especially jealousy and anger. Beth suffers from a measure of survivor guilt. Slowly all adjust to the changes and develop into a family together.

AnnieNZ | Oct 21, 2008 |

Due to the fact that I love topics related to "Love"/"Sadness" I did actually enjoy this book. == 3 stars!! (

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joanne747 | Dec 13, 2007 |

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Readers will be touched and inspired by this latest novel from bestselling author Lurlene McDaniel:

Beth's world has been torn apart. She cannot figure out how to go on when a car accident claims the lives of her entire family, and she is the only survivor. Things seem to get even worse when she moves in with her aunt and her spoiled cousin, Terri. But with the love and support of her aunt and some unexpected friends, Beth struggles to overcome the despair that threatens to consume her. Will she be able to move past the painful memories without feeling guilty for being a survivor?

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