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The book would make a fascinating book club discussion, because the parents do not agree on what to do once traditional treatments fail. “I thought about what makes a life a life.” I will freely admit to being on the side of quality not quantity. But, if it were my child, would I be able to make that same pledge, to be that selfless? Then it uses the "sliding doors" approach to finish the novel, where it explores the outcome of each path-the one in which the court rules in favor of Max-and what he feels is the right decision for his son vs. the course of action which Pip feels is right, and what might transpire if the court rules in her favor.
Before the surprise announcement of the fifth movie, we knew that director Castille Landon was working on two more After movies. One was set to be based on the Hardin-focused prequel Before and the other was to be centred on their children. This decision is hard enough but when Max and Pippa’s decisions are not the same, they have to let the courts decide. Their relationship is stretched to breaking point at a time when they should be there for one other. New Sports Biographies and Autobiographies: Gift a Book for the Sports Fan In Your Life this Christmas We're about to go into some spoilers for After Ever Happy, so look away now if you haven't seen the movie yet. However, when I got to the second half of the story things seemed to fall apart as the story seemed disjointed and some things that occurred just didn't make sense. It was in this section of the story, that I became disappointed. I wasn't sure of what the author was trying to say and where she was taking me. Was she trying to say that marriages, even ones overflowing with love, never survive a crisis such as a loss of a child? Was she trying to say that life goes on, but perhaps not in the way you had first envisioned it to be? I am not sure. As the telling jumped from the various scenarios, I found myself sometimes at a loss as to who or what this chapter was about. There were also characters who appeared and while should have been a relevant part of the story really weren't developed into the tale.The world of Los Santos is one of the most beautifully realized game settings in recent memory. There’s so much to do and discover that it’s almost overwhelming. After you've beaten the game, you'll immediately want to keep playing. Here is a list of things you can do once you finish the misadventures of Franklin, Michael, and Trevor. Thank you to Edelweiss, G.P. Putnam & Suns & Penguin Publishing Sons and to Claire McIntosh for the arc. The After section of the novel used dual POV's (Pip and Max) and parallel-timelines to show the different directions their lives might've gone in, depending on the Judge's ruling. This format didn't work as well for me as the first half, as things became somewhat repetitive, but I understand what the author was trying to achieve, and appreciated being given both outcomes of such an agonising decision. Even though I knew logically that neither option was going to end favourably for little Dylan, in my heart of hearts I would've been left wondering “what if?" so to be offered up both timelines gave me a sense of closure I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. The only other small issue I had with the last half was that I dearly missed Leila's viewpoint – she was a wonderful character that I would've liked to have heard more from.
The book relates alternative scenarios to show the possible outcomes of either decision, Pips preference of switching off the machines keeping Dylan alive or Max's choice of seeking advanced medication in America, potentially prolonging everyone's suffering by keeping him alive to die peacefully. After The End is written in alternating chapters that each capture a character’s viewpoint. While most chapters tell the story from Max and Pip’s perspectives, some chapters tell the story from Dylan’s doctor, Leila’s point of view. For this reason, readers can easily understand and empathise with the thoughts and emotions of each of the characters. Additionally, Leila’s perspective conveys to readers that the job of a doctor in a hospital that treats critically ill children is quite a challenge, as we come to understand her emotions in treating the children under her care and sharing information with parents.Both parents want the best for their child, but that may mean something different to each of them. Both of them are torn, hurt, worried, sleep-deprived, edgy and their different opinions put a big wedge into their relationship. They can't find peace in the other's proposed decision. A judge is to declare the fate of their son after hearing the brief presentations of different treatment options by specialists. Pip and Max need to face the hardest decision of their lives. Their son Dylan has an incurable brain tumor. With choices limited, the physicians recommend palliative care, to allow their dear son to pass with dignity. But another option found is a groundbreaking treatment half-way across the world. And it may give Dylan just a little more time. But at what cost? The author has been through this trial, she lost one of her twin babies more than a decade ago. Perhaps this is why the hospital scenes feel so real, raw and heartbreaking. From a statement by the author: “A key location for AFTER THE END is an Intensive Care Unit. Twelve years ago I spent four months in ICU with my newborn twins. Writing the scenes set in hospital was easy because everything feels still so vivid and clear, all these years later. The beeps and whirrs of the machines, the fluorescent lighting, the smell of the anti-bac gel...a sensory overload I translated into words.” An interesting twist is that this book also focuses on the child's doctor who is emotionally affected by Dylan's case as well.
In my opinion the author’s big trauma affected her decision about ending the story. I respected her decision because this book might be a way to say goodbye to her child and make peace her bottled up depressing feelings, her emotional turmoil, her suffering, her cries, broken heart. This is a major change of pace novel for this author who writes thrillers. What a feat for her to successfully transition into such a serious and emotional genre. I’m in awe of her talent and look forward to what she comes out with next! Tessa says it's finally over for them, but she still can't stop herself from dropping into a reading of Hardin's book. She leaves after she sees Hardin looking at another woman. He spots Tessa just as she's leaving, but continues with his reading and the last shot we see is of Tessa walking off into the rain. The ending didn’t satisfy me. I was waiting more because the elements of the story are strong, well-rounded, characters were also well-developed, strong and writing was solid. I felt that hope too.....as the book ends on a POSITIVE note, not a sad one..no matter which parent you side with, and despite the difficult subject of a toddler who is dying.
A family torn apart during an impossible time. Palliative care or alternative treatment? That is the question. A powerful exploration of grief, love and the way in which all decisions – both large and small – can have life-changing results. (Jill Santopolo, New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost and More Than Words) Emery, Auden, and Addy are quite beloved by the fans. We've all gotten a lot of inquiries about what happens with the kids," Landon told Teen Vogue. This is the story of Max and Pip- two parents who love each other but who love their son Dylan more.
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