Books like Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
Seventeen‑year‑old Greg Brooks has earned the reputation of being a social chameleon at his Pittsburgh high school—accepted by every clump yet lacking a true friend. When his mother insists he reconnect with Rachel, a familiar face from their Hebrew school who now battles leukemia, Greg’s life turns on its head. Through awkward, humorous, and heartfelt moments, he learns that friendship, family, and the realities of terminal illness are intertwined in ways he never imagined.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Dark Humor
Authors: Jesse Andrews
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