Joy W. reviewed on 7/22/2010

I read this book yesterday while on a short drive to visit family. Yes, it is short enough to read (out loud) in only a few hours. Keeping in mind the serious topic, the book itself is lighthearted and enjoyable to read. It makes you think and laugh at the same time.

I was struck by the honest portrayal of the lives of Shawn's family members who are impacted by his severe condition. Sadly, their lives as well as Shawn's are lacking any faith or hope. As such, even the positive outlook that Shawn has towards his life is clouded by his fear, not of his father's actions, but of what he calls death's "emptiness". That is not a criticism of the writing, the story or the characters, but only an indication of the pain that families like Shawn can carry.

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