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If I Stay

By: Gayle Forman
Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
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Publisher's summary

In a single moment, everything changes. Seventeen-year-old Mia has no memory of the accident; she can only recall riding along the snow-wet Oregon road with her family. Then, in a blink, she finds herself watching as her own damaged body is taken from the wreck.

A sophisticated, layered, and heartachingly beautiful story about the power of family and friends, the choices we all make - and the ultimate choice Mia commands.

©2009 Dutton Juvenile (P)2009 Penguin

Critic reviews

"A beautiful novel." (Los Angeles Times)

"A do-not-miss story of love, friendship, family, loss, control, and coping." (Justine Magazine)

"The brilliance of this book is the simplicity." (The Wall Street Journal)

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Touching story.

I truly enjoyed this touching story. The way the author is able to express feeling and love and fear and anger and pain through the voice of the character Mia is remarkable. The narrator did a fine job. I enjoyed connecting with all of the characters involved and I kind of would like to hear more of the story. The ending, or what happens after the ending.

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Breath Taking

Incredible! I was afraid of a sappy ending but it was perfect. Loved it.

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Good book with interesting characters

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The narrator did a great job and I really enjoyed listening to her performance! But I wasn't hearing a 17 year old girl... I was hearing her mother. I just think that it should have been narrated by a younger voice (Kate Simses, Emma Galvin, Kate Rudd, Jenna Lamia, Sarah Drew). However, I will look for books narrated by Kirsten Potter as she really is great to listen to!

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Beautiful story, and perfectly narrated. The depth of feeling was so moving, I couldn't help but cry. So well done.

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loved

I love the book, it painted a picture in my mind of what was going on, easy to fallow.

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Bitter Sweet and Sad

it is lovely story of a girl having to make the ultimate choice of living or dying. I would recommend this book. it is a short easy read.

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Great book

This was a great book it had me bubbling with emotions. it was a beautiful perspective of a tug of war between leaving the pain behind or continuing on with pain she knew she would have to endure every day for the rest of her life.

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From Saffron (10 year old listener)

This was one of the best books I have ever read/listened too. I thought that the narrator did a great job.

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Outstanding! Listen, smile, laugh, cry, and learn.

What can I say? Outstanding listen. Author, Gayle Forman, you really get it. Kirsten Potter, you really get it and perfect for the voice to send the message out there. High recommend for anyone to read.

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Awsome book!

I love this book and I love that it grabs you in at the first couple pages! I only wish that there was no music in the background at some points in the book. I love the reader and the story itself. I Highly recommend! :)

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