A poignant, necessary work that will stay with readers long after the final page.
Two timelines, one unforgettable day. All We Have Left weaves together the lives of two sixteen-year-old girls—one Muslim, one grieving—whose stories converge on September 11th. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2016, this powerful novel explores courage, prejudice, and the enduring strength of hope.
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Two lives. Two timelines. One unforgettable day that changed everything.
All We Have Left by Wendy Mills weaves together the stories of two sixteen-year-old girls whose lives intersect on September 11, 2001—a day that will test their courage, faith, and capacity for love in ways neither could have imagined.
Now: Jesse carries the weight of her brother’s death in the Twin Towers like a stone in her chest. Her home has become a place of shadows and grief, her father consumed by anger. When one impulsive, hate-fueled decision threatens to define her future, Jesse must confront the truth about what really happened to her brother that day—a journey that will challenge everything she thought she knew.
Then: Alia is proud of her Muslim faith, even as she navigates the typical struggles of teenage life. After a fight with her father, she heads to his Manhattan office to make things right. But when the planes strike, Alia finds herself trapped inside one of the towers. In those final, desperate hours, she meets a boy who will show her what it means to truly live—even as the world crumbles around them.
Mills crafts a powerful story about prejudice, family, and the enduring strength of hope. Recognized as a Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2016 selection, this deeply moving novel reminds us that even in our darkest moments, love and humanity will always triumph. Perfect for readers who appreciate emotionally resonant historical fiction that speaks to our present moment.
A poignant, necessary work that will stay with readers long after the final page.
This beautifully written novel explores the prejudice, fear, and hatred that arose after 9/11 as well as the humanity, love, and faith that also surfaced.
A powerful and affecting story...Mills handles tough issues with sensitivity and grace.
Mills' novel is a much-needed reminder that people of all faiths were victims of the 9/11 tragedy.
A compelling look at how 9/11 still reverberates today.
| Weight | 0.80 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.60 × 3.35 × 8.20 in |
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| Subject | 21st Century, Dating & Relationships, Death, Grief, Bereavement, Family, Friendship, Historical, Juvenile Fiction, Love & Romance, Muslim, Prejudice & Racism, Religious, Siblings, Social Themes, United States, Young Adult Fiction |
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