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"* Inspired by a true and tragic story of mistaken identity, Mitchard's first teen novel, "All We Know of Heaven," explores what happens when look-alike best friends are involved in a fatal car accident. Emergency crews desperately try to s...more * Inspired by a true and tragic story of mistaken identity, Mitchard's first teen novel, "All We Know of Heaven," explores what happens when look-alike best friends are involved in a fatal car accident. Emergency crews desperately try to save both Maureen and Bridget. In the first frantic minutes of the rescue, the girl's identities are confused. One girl dies and the other lingers in a coma. Maureen's family holds a funereal. Bridget's family prays their daughter will regain consciousness. But when the survivor begins to communicate, it becomes clear they have made a terrible mistake. Maureen is alive and Bridget is dead. The families struggle with the emotional upheaval and onslaught of press coverage. Maureen faces a long and arduous recovery. She confronts both physical and emotional pain as she slowly heals, mourns the loss of best friend, Bridget, and tries to underst5and the misplaced rage of Bridget's mother. The first half of the book is dramatic and fast paced. After the mistake is revealed, the book moves slowly, but the pace complements the story. Maureen's journey back is tough and hard-earned, every step of progress offset by challenge. Will she ever be able to return to her old life? Would it just have been easier if she had been the one to die? This direct from the headlines melodrama is certain to appeal to Jodi Picoult fans. Readers may also want to check out "Mistaken Identity: Two Families, One Survivor, Unwavering Hope," an account of the actual events from which Mitchard drew this story.
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