'If I Stay' by Gayle Forman, is about a young Cellist (cello player) named Mia Hall. She's living the perfect life. Best friend, loving and supporting family that is responsible, yet very laid back, rock star boyfriend, and a passion for playing her beloved Cello. On a family car ride to Mia's grandparent's house, their car is unexpectedly hit by a truck, leaving Mia's parents, and little brother dead. But, there is an astonishing twist. Mia is having an 'out of body' experience. Literally. She watches the ambulance carry her own body onto a gurney and drive away to a nearby hospital. She reaizes that she has no communication with anyone and watches as chaos and drama is taking place by her tragic accident. She sees herself broken, bruised, and damaged, her best friend and her boyfriend teaming up to get into the ICU to see her, and flashbacks of times she will never forget. They will all stay with her forever. And unfortunately, the fact that her family is dead, will stay with her too. Sorry if that was a little confusing. I rate the book 9.9 out of 10. This is because at some parts i just wanted everything to be happy and fun, the opposite happened. The book and the story itself is terrific! Mia really is a prodogy. She's shy and quiet when you first meet her, but you come to realize there is more to her than meets the eye. The only thing keeping her from choosing to go and be with her family up above, is that warm hand clenching hers. The whispering and sobbing, 'Don't leave me. Please. I will do anything for you... If you stay.' (just in case you were wondering who's words those are, it's her boyfriend, Adam's)
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