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Teagan's Story: Her Battle With Epilepsy
Teagan Kavanagh’s life is shattered when her parents are killed in a car accident. She must move in with her brother and is forced to attend public school for the first time in her life. As if starting a new school her junior year wasn’t hard enough, she continues to battle epilepsy and the constant unknown of when and where her next seizure will occur. As this new chapter in her life opens, she gets more than she bargained for. Torn between playing it safe and risking her life to be normal, Teagan must make a life changing decision.
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206 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 16, 2011
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March 21, 2015
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As someone who has epilepsy, this very accurately describes what it's like living with seizures. I read it in less than 24 hours
As someone who has epilepsy, this very accurately describes what it's like living with seizures. I read it in less than 24 hours
December 22, 2011
Ms. Jager does it again! I have reviewed several books by this author and she never ceases to amaze me! Her stories have a reallness to them that allows the reader to fully connect with the characters they are reading about!
I enjoyed reading about Teagan and her struggle with epilepsy. I have heard of the disease but have never really known anyone close to me that was threatened by it. I do recall a fellow classmate in high school that had started suffering from seizures without any notice and I can honestly tell you that it is very scary when they fall to the floor and black out. She was always coming to school bruised or with a bandage around one of her appendages!
The relationship between Connor and Teagan was very sweet! It is not too often that a brother/sister duo get along that well, but I am glad that they did because it added a little something special to the story.
My favorite part was when Teagan finally went to camp and met others that had suffered just as she had. She had finally found “her people” and a place where she felt like she belonged.
I cannot end this review without saying how swoony the character of Zander is! He is very sweet to Teagan and was a great source of strength for her!
I loved the ending and found that the book absolutely ended on the perfect note!
*Thanks to Talia Jager for the review copy of this book!
Zander leaned in. “I’ll see you in your dreams.”
I enjoyed reading about Teagan and her struggle with epilepsy. I have heard of the disease but have never really known anyone close to me that was threatened by it. I do recall a fellow classmate in high school that had started suffering from seizures without any notice and I can honestly tell you that it is very scary when they fall to the floor and black out. She was always coming to school bruised or with a bandage around one of her appendages!
The relationship between Connor and Teagan was very sweet! It is not too often that a brother/sister duo get along that well, but I am glad that they did because it added a little something special to the story.
My favorite part was when Teagan finally went to camp and met others that had suffered just as she had. She had finally found “her people” and a place where she felt like she belonged.
I cannot end this review without saying how swoony the character of Zander is! He is very sweet to Teagan and was a great source of strength for her!
I loved the ending and found that the book absolutely ended on the perfect note!
*Thanks to Talia Jager for the review copy of this book!
Zander leaned in. “I’ll see you in your dreams.”
April 1, 2014
Teagan is a seventeen year-old with epilepsy; two types of it: Absence seizures and tonic-clonic seizures. She has being homeschooled her entire life, but after her parents died, she has to attend a public school. She doesn't want anyone to know she has epilepsy, but knows is impossible. Sooner or later, she is going to have a seizure. She is struggling to have a normal life. But, she is strong and knows what she wants in life.
I really enjoyed this book. I didn't thought it was going to be this good. It was such an emotional journey of love, hope, courage, and friendship. The author did a wonderful job describing epilepsy. I learned a lot from it. The story is so well written, it touched my heart and took hold of my soul. Really love the characters. I enjoyed every page, thou I would've liked it to be longer. A truly inspiring story. Sometimes we complained about our lives without knowing some have it more difficult and still fight. I learned a lot form this story. Recommended 4 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. I didn't thought it was going to be this good. It was such an emotional journey of love, hope, courage, and friendship. The author did a wonderful job describing epilepsy. I learned a lot from it. The story is so well written, it touched my heart and took hold of my soul. Really love the characters. I enjoyed every page, thou I would've liked it to be longer. A truly inspiring story. Sometimes we complained about our lives without knowing some have it more difficult and still fight. I learned a lot form this story. Recommended 4 Stars
June 23, 2014
Overall pretty good.
well, the story has AMAZING character development.
ONE THING I DISLIKE Teagan seems a bit whinny.
ONE THING I LIKED the writer definitely knows how to write a book.
I recommend this book to anyone who has epilepsy. and people who don't have epilepsy.
well, the story has AMAZING character development.
ONE THING I DISLIKE Teagan seems a bit whinny.
ONE THING I LIKED the writer definitely knows how to write a book.
I recommend this book to anyone who has epilepsy. and people who don't have epilepsy.
March 1, 2018
A lot of grammatical/editing errors but overall a good quick read. A lot of emotion and details made the characters and story very real. Helped me understand a lot more about epilepsy and what it’s like to live with it, how varied it can be and how mild or severe, controlled and uncontrolled.
April 14, 2019
Wonderful information about epilepsy, told in a beautifully written story!
This book was everything that I had hoped that it would be and so much more! I have a new family member who has epilepsy, so I wanted to know more about it. This story gave me wonderful information on epilepsy, told in a beautifully written story about the symptoms of different types of epilepsy, the varying degrees of effect on young people who have epilepsy and how it affects their lives. Teagan was a wonderful character with a fantastic attitude about her illness, and a passion for friends, living, and loving, and overall, making the best of a tough situation. I'm so glad that I found this story. Now I feel better prepared to understand what people who have epilepsy feel, think, and experience. Thanks Talia Jager, for a wonderful story that I'm sure will positively impact the compassion and understanding of people who are around people who have epilepsy, and make life easier to understand from both sides of the problem!
This book was everything that I had hoped that it would be and so much more! I have a new family member who has epilepsy, so I wanted to know more about it. This story gave me wonderful information on epilepsy, told in a beautifully written story about the symptoms of different types of epilepsy, the varying degrees of effect on young people who have epilepsy and how it affects their lives. Teagan was a wonderful character with a fantastic attitude about her illness, and a passion for friends, living, and loving, and overall, making the best of a tough situation. I'm so glad that I found this story. Now I feel better prepared to understand what people who have epilepsy feel, think, and experience. Thanks Talia Jager, for a wonderful story that I'm sure will positively impact the compassion and understanding of people who are around people who have epilepsy, and make life easier to understand from both sides of the problem!
September 7, 2018
First of all it's my fault I didn't realize this was a YA book, as I was hoping to read a first-person type of book about epilepsy. Once I realized it was written for a much younger audience, I stuck with it because the types of epilepsy the main character has are the same types my own son has, so I continued to read it in the hopes I could pass it on to him. I was going to give two or maybe three stars if it were something I could have my son read, but then I came to the one sex scene. This book was vague on descriptive detail common in more mature writing (or for more mature audiences), but the one part of the character losing her virginity was pretty descriptive, making it not something I wish to hand over to my son. Overall, I can't think of anyone I would want to recommend this book to.
August 7, 2019
Amazing!
This was truly an insightful read. It really helps depict the life of an epileptic and all of the different forms epilepsy can have. There aren’t many novels that touch on such a subject mostly because there is so much unknown. Kudos to Jager on tackling this subject and doing such a decent portrayal. Very informative and a good read.
This was truly an insightful read. It really helps depict the life of an epileptic and all of the different forms epilepsy can have. There aren’t many novels that touch on such a subject mostly because there is so much unknown. Kudos to Jager on tackling this subject and doing such a decent portrayal. Very informative and a good read.
July 29, 2021
Truly moving
A fantastic book that brought me to tears. Filled with amazing characters and a fresh storyline. Perfect for fans of Lurlene McDaniel and If I stay. I definitely recommend
A fantastic book that brought me to tears. Filled with amazing characters and a fresh storyline. Perfect for fans of Lurlene McDaniel and If I stay. I definitely recommend
May 13, 2021
Very informatics and a realistic approach to how living with epilepsy is.
Always a go to read.
Always a go to read.
August 25, 2021
Beautifully written 😇😇
May 23, 2018
I have epilepsy and this book was very accurate. It was amazing. Yes I cried a few times. Mostly when she decided to get the surgery. My doctor talked to me about a surgery one time but I said no. My seizures aren’t as bad as hers lucky for me I’ve only had 10 tonic clonic seizures but I have 1- 20 absence seizures a day. I wish this book was out when I was in high school. She still has some bad days but she is way happier at the end of the book. She got to do things she never thought she would ever do. From going to camp making great friends and finding love. Of course very girls dream to find some one that loves her even if she has epilepsy. When I was younger I never believed I would find a man who would except my epilepsy but I did just like her and he is always there for me on good days and bad days.
December 30, 2011
First Thoughts:
What to say? This book pulled me in from the very first page, it made not want to stop, I read this entire book in one sitting; yes it was that good. The one thing to draw me into this world was the fact the main character Teagan was so unique and strong; you can’t always find a character like Teagan; someone you wish you could be. I felt the instant connection to her, there wasn’t one moment where I felt disconnected or cheated, she stayed true to her character. And the transformation she made was amazing; she transformed from someone with little confidence to someone filled with high self-esteem and a new outlook on life. Though I believe she was strong from the beginning others might have a different view. Yes she may of have had a few weak moments but when you’re battling her battles you’re bound to have a few weak moments. As for the other characters in this book I found them to be just as lively, the other key characters each had a distinct personality and almost like their own sub-plot but each one came together and created something so beautiful and inspiring. And they too made transformations; a transformation that can both be easily seen and detected. In this story I learned so much about what Epilepsy really is. Though I had a few key ideas of what it involved I never knew more than half of what was taught in this book. I can take from this book both an enjoyable experience and information that could help me one day help someone else and that makes this scary world just a little bit less scary. One thing I didn’t like about this book was some of the wording was awkward; some of the sentences didn’t seem structured quite right, like the transitions were abrupt and less smooth. But it wasn’t like that throughout the entire book so I pushed that to the side and was able to really enjoy the book. As for the description I found it perfect, there wasn’t too much and not to less, the author did a great job on both describing the descriptions of the characters and the scenery. As for the writing style besides some of the transitions I found it really good. It was able to help move me in a way into which I connected with the characters. This book brought out the emotions; at times I was joyful while others I was sympathetic. I really enjoyed the connections I had you don’t always get that any more, it’s like a lot of the books published today are becoming more and more distant and the readers not always able to connect with the book. But this book definitely didn’t disappoint, it was beautiful and informative.
Goodreads Summary:
Teagan Kavanagh’s life is shattered when her parents are killed in a car accident. She must move in with her brother and is forced to attend public school for the first time in her life. As if starting a new school her junior year wasn’t hard enough, she continues to battle epilepsy and the constant unknown of when and where her next seizure will occur. As this new chapter in her life opens, she gets more than she bargained for. Torn between playing it safe and risking her life to be normal, Teagan must make a life changing decision.
Last Thoughts:
I would recommend this to people who don’t know anything about epilepsy and to those who enjoy books that both help the reader make a connection and get informed at the same time. I would also recommend this to people who enjoy realistic book; this definitely is very life-like. I wouldn’t recommend this book if you don’t enjoy realistic type books and have a hard time reading books that both educate and inform you. Though this wasn’t like in your face informative, there were parts that really informed of what you should do. But in the end I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to discover what more this author has to offer. Her story certainly drew me and executed a great and action packed plot.
What to say? This book pulled me in from the very first page, it made not want to stop, I read this entire book in one sitting; yes it was that good. The one thing to draw me into this world was the fact the main character Teagan was so unique and strong; you can’t always find a character like Teagan; someone you wish you could be. I felt the instant connection to her, there wasn’t one moment where I felt disconnected or cheated, she stayed true to her character. And the transformation she made was amazing; she transformed from someone with little confidence to someone filled with high self-esteem and a new outlook on life. Though I believe she was strong from the beginning others might have a different view. Yes she may of have had a few weak moments but when you’re battling her battles you’re bound to have a few weak moments. As for the other characters in this book I found them to be just as lively, the other key characters each had a distinct personality and almost like their own sub-plot but each one came together and created something so beautiful and inspiring. And they too made transformations; a transformation that can both be easily seen and detected. In this story I learned so much about what Epilepsy really is. Though I had a few key ideas of what it involved I never knew more than half of what was taught in this book. I can take from this book both an enjoyable experience and information that could help me one day help someone else and that makes this scary world just a little bit less scary. One thing I didn’t like about this book was some of the wording was awkward; some of the sentences didn’t seem structured quite right, like the transitions were abrupt and less smooth. But it wasn’t like that throughout the entire book so I pushed that to the side and was able to really enjoy the book. As for the description I found it perfect, there wasn’t too much and not to less, the author did a great job on both describing the descriptions of the characters and the scenery. As for the writing style besides some of the transitions I found it really good. It was able to help move me in a way into which I connected with the characters. This book brought out the emotions; at times I was joyful while others I was sympathetic. I really enjoyed the connections I had you don’t always get that any more, it’s like a lot of the books published today are becoming more and more distant and the readers not always able to connect with the book. But this book definitely didn’t disappoint, it was beautiful and informative.
Goodreads Summary:
Teagan Kavanagh’s life is shattered when her parents are killed in a car accident. She must move in with her brother and is forced to attend public school for the first time in her life. As if starting a new school her junior year wasn’t hard enough, she continues to battle epilepsy and the constant unknown of when and where her next seizure will occur. As this new chapter in her life opens, she gets more than she bargained for. Torn between playing it safe and risking her life to be normal, Teagan must make a life changing decision.
Last Thoughts:
I would recommend this to people who don’t know anything about epilepsy and to those who enjoy books that both help the reader make a connection and get informed at the same time. I would also recommend this to people who enjoy realistic book; this definitely is very life-like. I wouldn’t recommend this book if you don’t enjoy realistic type books and have a hard time reading books that both educate and inform you. Though this wasn’t like in your face informative, there were parts that really informed of what you should do. But in the end I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to discover what more this author has to offer. Her story certainly drew me and executed a great and action packed plot.
October 7, 2011
Teagan’s Story: Her Battle with Epilepsy
By: Talia Jager
ASIN: B004OA6K4M
Published: February 16, 2011
Available Format: ebook
My Rating: ★★★★☆
Goodreads’ Synopsis: Teagan Kavanagh’s life is shattered when her parents are killed in a car accident. She must move in with her brother and is forced to attend public school for the first time in her life. As if starting a new school her junior year wasn’t hard enough, she continues to battle epilepsy and the constant unknown of when and where her next seizure will occur. As this new chapter in her life opens, she gets more than she bargained for. Torn between playing it safe and risking her life to be normal, Teagan must make a life changing decision.
Out of Talia’s teen dramas, this one is definitely my favorite. I think it has a lot to do with my fascination with psychology and the brain, and since this is about epilepsy, it is all about the brain. I knew quite a bit about epilepsy from having a psychology degree, but I did learn quite a few new things and got a new perspective of the personal side of the disease. I absolutely cannot imagine having to deal with the things this character faced each and every day. It was touching and inspirational.
While I still think Jager could make some slight adjustments to her writing style (again we are in first person and things can be quite literal at times), I think I have really gotten comfortable with her technique at this point. The only major issue I had through this novel was the chemistry between Zander and Teagan. For a young man, Zander is extremely serious and at times struck me as a bit stalkerish (telling Teagan he “longed” to hold her). It just didn’t feel quite authentic for an eighteen-year-old guy to speak to a girl that way. I understand they knew each other for a while, but I just wish the dialogue had been much more casual. I think it would have made things feel more natural between the two.
Other than that, this book was fantastic! I was completely absorbed in Teagan’s life and all she had to endure. I was sympathetic toward her and her family and friends. I laughed, I cried, and I was dying to know if she was going to opt for surgery and what the outcome would be. I think, aside from an entertaining read, this book could be extremely helpful for young people who are facing this disease or anyone that would like to understand more about the personal struggles that come along with it—friends, caretakers, teachers, etc. Although it is a work of fiction, it is extremely realistic and I have no doubt the experiences and emotions Teagan faces are very much a reality for the epileptic individual.
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By: Talia Jager
ASIN: B004OA6K4M
Published: February 16, 2011
Available Format: ebook
My Rating: ★★★★☆
Goodreads’ Synopsis: Teagan Kavanagh’s life is shattered when her parents are killed in a car accident. She must move in with her brother and is forced to attend public school for the first time in her life. As if starting a new school her junior year wasn’t hard enough, she continues to battle epilepsy and the constant unknown of when and where her next seizure will occur. As this new chapter in her life opens, she gets more than she bargained for. Torn between playing it safe and risking her life to be normal, Teagan must make a life changing decision.
Out of Talia’s teen dramas, this one is definitely my favorite. I think it has a lot to do with my fascination with psychology and the brain, and since this is about epilepsy, it is all about the brain. I knew quite a bit about epilepsy from having a psychology degree, but I did learn quite a few new things and got a new perspective of the personal side of the disease. I absolutely cannot imagine having to deal with the things this character faced each and every day. It was touching and inspirational.
While I still think Jager could make some slight adjustments to her writing style (again we are in first person and things can be quite literal at times), I think I have really gotten comfortable with her technique at this point. The only major issue I had through this novel was the chemistry between Zander and Teagan. For a young man, Zander is extremely serious and at times struck me as a bit stalkerish (telling Teagan he “longed” to hold her). It just didn’t feel quite authentic for an eighteen-year-old guy to speak to a girl that way. I understand they knew each other for a while, but I just wish the dialogue had been much more casual. I think it would have made things feel more natural between the two.
Other than that, this book was fantastic! I was completely absorbed in Teagan’s life and all she had to endure. I was sympathetic toward her and her family and friends. I laughed, I cried, and I was dying to know if she was going to opt for surgery and what the outcome would be. I think, aside from an entertaining read, this book could be extremely helpful for young people who are facing this disease or anyone that would like to understand more about the personal struggles that come along with it—friends, caretakers, teachers, etc. Although it is a work of fiction, it is extremely realistic and I have no doubt the experiences and emotions Teagan faces are very much a reality for the epileptic individual.
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May 25, 2011
Teagan is a maturing teenager who begins her junior year of high school after being home schooled all her life because of severe epilepsy. After her parents are killed by a drunk driver Teagan moves in with her older brother and his wife who take care of her. Lacking both the time and ability to continue the home schooling, Teagan is placed in normal school for the first real time in her life.
This story is emotionally deep and gripping. Teagan is a strong character both in her vulnerabilities (epilepsy and having to be dependent on others), as well as her strengths which are led by a fierce desire to be just a normal girl. Her close friends and supporters are equally real and tangible. We can easily picture ourselves interacting with them and speaking to them.
Clearly teen oriented and written for the teen market, it is a story that adults can also enjoy and relate to well, including this 46 year old male author who was brought to tears during some very moving scenes.
While the scenes in school and at camp seemed a bit rushed, almost used as a stage for Teagan’s bouts of epilepsy, this is a small sacrifice to pay when the emotional depth of the story is so powerful.
Anyone who can remember being picked on in school will relate to Teagan and her personal issues. And anyone who can remember the heat and roller coaster passions of teen love will relate to the developing romance that Teagan and her young man of choice experience.
The emotional narrative, unwritten but omnipresent that Mrs. Jager weaves so delicately into the story is immaculately crafted. Feeling everything that her characters are feeling is nearly impossible to avoid.
This author gives this novel a happy 4/5 and both truly enjoyed it cheerfully recommends it!
This story is emotionally deep and gripping. Teagan is a strong character both in her vulnerabilities (epilepsy and having to be dependent on others), as well as her strengths which are led by a fierce desire to be just a normal girl. Her close friends and supporters are equally real and tangible. We can easily picture ourselves interacting with them and speaking to them.
Clearly teen oriented and written for the teen market, it is a story that adults can also enjoy and relate to well, including this 46 year old male author who was brought to tears during some very moving scenes.
While the scenes in school and at camp seemed a bit rushed, almost used as a stage for Teagan’s bouts of epilepsy, this is a small sacrifice to pay when the emotional depth of the story is so powerful.
Anyone who can remember being picked on in school will relate to Teagan and her personal issues. And anyone who can remember the heat and roller coaster passions of teen love will relate to the developing romance that Teagan and her young man of choice experience.
The emotional narrative, unwritten but omnipresent that Mrs. Jager weaves so delicately into the story is immaculately crafted. Feeling everything that her characters are feeling is nearly impossible to avoid.
This author gives this novel a happy 4/5 and both truly enjoyed it cheerfully recommends it!
May 25, 2011
Would you play it safe and follow dr's orders for a life filled with uncertainty or would you risk it all by having a life-altering surgery that could possibly end in your death? These are the questions that are answered in "Teagan's Story."
This is the story of Teagan Kavanaugh, a 16 year old teen, as she deals with the daily struggle of having epilepsy. The tragic loss of her parents sends her into alot of new situations where she must deal with others and their reactions to her illness. Follow her journey as she finds and makes new friends, makes tough medical decisions, and falls in love with the man of her dreams.
Talia Jager has a wonderful talent for these medical dramas, especially when young adults are concerned. Her characters and descriptions of going to drs offices and hospitals are so real-life. Also, the relationship between Connor and Teagan is so touching. You can really feel the connection between brother and sister just jumping off the page.
I really enjoyed this story and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a teen medical drama. Talia Jager has really captured my attention with her stories!!
This book was graciously provided to me by it's author for my honest opinion.
This is the story of Teagan Kavanaugh, a 16 year old teen, as she deals with the daily struggle of having epilepsy. The tragic loss of her parents sends her into alot of new situations where she must deal with others and their reactions to her illness. Follow her journey as she finds and makes new friends, makes tough medical decisions, and falls in love with the man of her dreams.
Talia Jager has a wonderful talent for these medical dramas, especially when young adults are concerned. Her characters and descriptions of going to drs offices and hospitals are so real-life. Also, the relationship between Connor and Teagan is so touching. You can really feel the connection between brother and sister just jumping off the page.
I really enjoyed this story and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a teen medical drama. Talia Jager has really captured my attention with her stories!!
This book was graciously provided to me by it's author for my honest opinion.
February 21, 2019
I thought about the reason's why this book deserved 5 stars. In my opinion, the author had to do her homework to learn about the facts of epilepsy. The storyline is fiction but not the disease.
This is a wonderfully written book about living with a disease & growing as a person. A discovery of normalcy.
Talia Jager delivered! I smiled, cried, got angry, simply put I was feeling what Teagan was feeling.
I believe that all parents of children living with an illness should read this to understand the fears children may have to overcome when they are overprotected. It is a natural instinct to do this but one would have to wonder if it does more harm then good.
In this story, Teagan suffers from dual types of epilepsy. She is sheltered all of her life by loving parents. Now that time has gone by & she is being raised by her brother & sister-in-law she is attending school as a junior in high school. She is fearful but remains positive. She ventures out to a special camp and lives with peers with the same illness.
Teagan starts to make decisions and takes control over what she can in her life. She is sensitive and tries to make her family understand that she is willing to take a chance & die then live and have no quality of life.
This is a wonderfully written book about living with a disease & growing as a person. A discovery of normalcy.
Talia Jager delivered! I smiled, cried, got angry, simply put I was feeling what Teagan was feeling.
I believe that all parents of children living with an illness should read this to understand the fears children may have to overcome when they are overprotected. It is a natural instinct to do this but one would have to wonder if it does more harm then good.
In this story, Teagan suffers from dual types of epilepsy. She is sheltered all of her life by loving parents. Now that time has gone by & she is being raised by her brother & sister-in-law she is attending school as a junior in high school. She is fearful but remains positive. She ventures out to a special camp and lives with peers with the same illness.
Teagan starts to make decisions and takes control over what she can in her life. She is sensitive and tries to make her family understand that she is willing to take a chance & die then live and have no quality of life.
September 6, 2016
In this YA novel we follow Teagan through a difficult time as she settles into a new high school following the death of her parents. She is now living with her brother and sister-in-law but must attend public school for the first time in her life as due to her uncontrolled epilepsy her mother had always home-schooled her, giving her virtually no independence. Our teenage years are not the most straightforward and to have epilepsy to complicate matters further isn’t easy at all, but I felt the author brought Teagan to life and shared her problems and worries in a very readable way, especially the impact it had on her independence, a blossoming first romance, the issues of over-protective parenting and teasing by her peers.
Despite this being a YA novel and me being in my forties I found it to be a real page-turner, due mainly to the many emotional issues that are so well portrayed. While not perfect, the emotions in it made me cry more than once so definitely made up for the typos and repetition in the narrative. For those looking to understand life for young people with epilepsy, this book is a good place to start.
Despite this being a YA novel and me being in my forties I found it to be a real page-turner, due mainly to the many emotional issues that are so well portrayed. While not perfect, the emotions in it made me cry more than once so definitely made up for the typos and repetition in the narrative. For those looking to understand life for young people with epilepsy, this book is a good place to start.
June 9, 2012
a coming-of-age story of a teenage girl grieving her parents' death and facing her first day of school - as if this isn't enough, her epilepsy is not well controlled by her medication. she feels that she is a burden to her newlywed brother and sister-in-law guardians because her frequent absence and unpredictable tonic-clonic seizures require constant monitoring, but she finds additional support from her new school friends and on-line friendships. these relationships as well as a dream of her mother give her the strength to undertake a grueling brain mapping and subsequent surgery. fairy tale ending but overall highly recommended as it gives an insight into the unique experiences of individuals with epilepsy. kudos to the author.
April 2, 2014
this is a book gives a good view about persons have epilesy special for people who dont have a idea what it is ,those are not crazy or idots
they have only a problem in the brains let say the energie is unloud
i see read this the story is wel written and give a good vieuw about the live of women or man with this illness for my i have good life and with medicine it under good control thanks
they have only a problem in the brains let say the energie is unloud
i see read this the story is wel written and give a good vieuw about the live of women or man with this illness for my i have good life and with medicine it under good control thanks
March 22, 2015
omg its just amazing. my cousin has epilepsy but her seizures aren't nearly as bad. she has many absence seizures and very few tonic clonic seizures. when she was 3 weeks old she died for 50 mins she stopped breathing .now shes 14 . but this book shows that even with epilepsy you can live a somewhat normal life. it was very informational. I never knew there were so many types of seizures.i also wish there was a second book like maybe Teagan and zander having kids .
March 25, 2011
This was such a surprisingly good read. I bought this book as I saw it was only $.99 for the ebook and figured, eh what the heck it can't be that bad. It was a very well done story. I almost wonder if the author or someone close to the author suffers from epilepcy as the research and information in this book was fabulous. Enjoyed it very much.
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May 30, 2016
This book was so amazing. I read it in less than 8 hours and it was terrific! I have never had a character that meant that much to me, someone I could root for forever. I cried so many times and my Kindle has been highlighted and noted so many times, but I just couldn't put down into words how much this book has described my life and how much it means to me.
January 4, 2012
I suffer from Epilepsy. I enjoyed this book as too did my partner. Many of the drugs Teagan was prescribed I have taken over my lifetime. It is a very real account of the highs and lows we suffer. Yes Teagan's life was sad, however these are the real life problems we deal with.
Wonderful read
Wonderful read
August 13, 2019
The epilepsy part of the story was accurate and well done, the romance part was kind of weak. But the characters were likeable enough and it's definitely worth a read if you know someone with epilepsy or just want to know more about it.
August 1, 2012
I loved this book. I have a sister with epilepsy and everything that was discussed in the book was so accurate but a great story! Talia did a phenomenal job!
February 23, 2013
A wonderful story. I do feel the end was a bit abrupt though.
September 5, 2014
free amazon.com 09/04/2014
good story.
but everybody cried all the time! whinny people annoy me...
good story.
but everybody cried all the time! whinny people annoy me...
April 9, 2017
This book was amazing! Teagen's bravery throughout the entirety of the timeline of this story hardly faltered, even in her bleakest hours. Her evolution from beginning to end was incredible! There were a few typos in the book, which was somewhat annoying since I'm a grammar nazi, but other than that, it was an amazing read. This story is an inspiration, and I believe that is something Talia Jager has been gifted with providing.
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