Description

Jill, a seventeen-year-old grappling with the sudden death of her father, finds her world irrevocably altered when her mother agrees to adopt Mandy's unborn baby. As the two girls navigate their complex circumstances, their lives become unexpectedly intertwined, leading them down a path none of them could have predicted. This poignant novel explores themes of grief, unexpected motherhood, and the search for connection in the face of profound loss. Sara Zarr masterfully crafts a story that is both heartbreaking and hopeful, delving into the difficult choices and enduring bonds that shape our lives.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Little Brown & Company

Published Oct 18, 2011

341 pages

ISBN: 9780316036061

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Details

First Published

2011

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr.

Death/Grief
Abortion/Adoption