To say this novel is a real pageturner is an understatement. Breathless by lurlene mcdaniel, 9780440240167, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Watch this video to hear the author talk about this honor. Mar 18, 2011 in this book, there is a 16yearold boy named travis. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Lurlene mcdaniel began writing inspirational novels about teenagers facing lifealtering situations when her son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. There is nothing more thrilling or gratifying then a successful dive.
A reader nominated lurlene mcdaniels book go into the time capsule in washington dc. Her novels are hardhitting and realistic, but also leave readers with inspiration and hope. Dear reader, this is a book ive wanted to write for a long ti. Travis morrison is a champion diver and one of the most pop. Breathless by lurlene mcdaniel book trailer youtube. I usually do not like where it switches between different peoples thoughts, but this book, it actually worked we meet travis who is a diver.
The second book came out shortly after and is titled i want to live. Emily his kid sister, whom he actually doesnt mind hanging out with. Read story breathless lurlene mcdaniel by barbaracastrejon barbara castrejon with 2,128 reads. Buy breathless by lurlene mcdaniel online at alibris. Lurlene mcdaniel books are the lifetime movies of cancer books. Travis morrison is a champion diver and one of the most popular kids at school. Buy a cheap copy of breathless book by lurlene mcdaniel. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Diagnosed with terminal bone cancer, high school student travis asks his best friend, girlfriend, and sister to help him commit suicide. The author took a big risk on this book, but it could have been a really interesting book. First, they are at the lake, travis is professional diver and he wants to jump off a really high cliff. This moving and charged novel by lurlene mcdaniel, the bestselling author of inspirational fiction for young adults, presents ethical as well as moral dilemmas and explores the harsh reality of making a choice that, once made, can never be.
Lurlene mcdaniel books list of books by author lurlene. The main characters in this book are travis, darla, emily, and cooper. She is well known for writing about young adults struggling with mortality and chronic illness, a career that began as a therapeutic way to deal with the trauma when her son, then 3, was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. The fifth book in the series is titled to live again and came out in 2001. Her bestselling books include hit and run, till death do us part, and breathless.
Sep 14, 2010 breathless by lurlene mcdaniel, 9780440240167, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This moving and charged novel by lurlene mcdaniel, the bestselling author of inspirational fiction for. This moving and charged novel by lurlene mcdaniel, the bestselling author of inspirational fiction for young adults, presents ethical as well as moral dilemmas and explores the harsh reality of making a choice that, once made, can never be undone. Lauren mcgrew 42512 6th period breathless by lurlene mcdaniel from back of book travis morrison knows how good his life is. May 12, 2009 lurlene mcdaniel tackles a controversial subject, probing the issues of personal choice and quality of life.
Travis is a very popular boy at school and is a great diver. Lurlene mcdaniel tackles a controversial subject, probing the issues of personal choice and quality of life. Six months to live is the first novel in the dawn rochelle series by lurlene mcdaniel. The setting for this book is alexander, alabama and the main characters are travis morrison, cooper, darla and emily. Hes a champion diver and one of the most popular kids at school. Lurlene mcdaniel, quote from breathless medals hang from his neck in a glittering array, like jewelry, like starts that will now go out because their sun no longer burns. Those familiar with mcdaniel s tearjerker style wont be surprised or disappointed by this latest iteration, in which teenager elowyn edens untimely death enables another teen, arabeth st. Despiteor perhaps because ofthese formulawrought flaws, mcdaniels fans, who seemingly.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of lurlene mcdaniel books online. Breathless lurlene mcdaniel isbn 9780385734592 165 pages delacorte press, 2009 genre. I want kids to know that while people dont get to choose what life gives to them, they do get. He has a friend named cooper, a sister named emily, and a girlfriend named darla.
Oct 31, 2009 breathless lurlene mcdaniel isbn 9780385734592 165 pages delacorte press, 2009 genre. Buy the paperback book breathless by lurlene mcdaniel at indigo. May 2009 4 out of 5 stars pg sexual references, violence, alcohol abuse, and profanity recommended travis lives in the water. Jun 20, 2009 check out the first chapter of my newest book, breathless. This moving and charged novel by lurlene mcdaniel, the bestselling author of inspirational fiction for young adults, presents ethical as well as moral dilemmas. He is about to begin his senior year and is looking forward to bringing his dive team to. In style, lurlene mcdaniel is similar to jodi picoult she often selects difficult subjects with morally ambiguous elements and also tends to write books from the perspective of multiple different characters. In this book, there is a 16yearold boy named travis. I pridict that in this book one of the guys will drowned. Written by lurlene mcdaniel, audiobook narrated by julie mckay. Using travis, his best friend cooper, girlfriend darla, and his sister emily, mcdaniel explores the emotional and ethical issues of this sensitive subject from a variety of view points. May 12, 2009 this book has a very powerful story that grabs you right from the beginning. Breathless this moving and charged novel by lurlene mcdaniel, the bestselling author of inspirational fiction for young adults, presents ethical as well as moral dilemmas and explores the harsh reality of making a choice that, once made, can never be undone.
Readers are briefly directly introduced to the charismatic teen, but fierytempered elowyn lives on after her deadly car accident through the. If you are looking for some new young adult fiction to read, then this might be a great fit for you. On the road with lurlene mcdaniel publishers weekly 20 may do teens have it harder today bookish 20 may happily ever afters and hope usa today 2012 july 26 straight hair. Lurlene mcdaniel author lurlene mcdaniel is the foremost author of inspirational fiction for young adults. Texas destiny texas trilogy book 1 pdf book download online. Read breathless by lurlene mcdaniel available from rakuten kobo. But by the end of the book travis has been reduced to a. In the middle of the book he is very courageous about his missing leg and his chemo.
Travishigh school junior, diving champion, and selfproclaimed adrenaline. Clair, to live through the gift of heart transplantation. Lurlene mcdaniel tackles the subject of euthanasia in her latest novel breathless. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This woman has churned out title after title of these since the early 90s. Lurlene mcdaniel books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. This book has a very powerful story that grabs you right from the beginning. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. We meet his sister, his girlfriend, and his best friend. He goes to jump and on the way down his leg breaks. On the first day of summer vacation, while boating on the lake with his friends, travis attempts a silly stunt dive that goes wrong. Breathless by lurlene mcdaniel book cover, description, publication history. What is the toughest request anyone can be asked to fulfill. He has a friend named cooper, a sister named emily, and a.
Sep 14, 2010 lurlene mcdaniel tackles the subject of euthanasia in her latest novel breathless. From lurlene mcdaniel, the bestselling author of young adult inspirational fiction, comes heart to heart. Click to read more about breathless by lurlene mcdaniel. Travis and cooper are best friends, emily is travis sister and darla is travis girlfriend. From back of book travis morrison knows how good his life is. At the beginning of the book travis is a champion diver from alabama who has everything he could possibly want. This moving and charged novel by lurlene mcdaniel, the bestselling author of inspirational fiction for young adults, presents ethical as well as. Three novellas 2011 and other, read online free in epub,txt at. Pdf breathless by lurlene mcdaniel download pdf free ebook. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Breathless deals with some tough issues suicide, and helping someone commit it.
Lurlene mcdaniel the main characters in this book are travis, darla, emily, and cooper. Breathless by lurlene mcdaniel booksamillion online book. This moving and charged novel by lurlene mcdaniel, the bestselling author of inspirational fiction for young adults, presents ethical as. Charming, handsome, and athletic, travis morrison is on top of the world. Instead, his trip to the hospital reveals he has a rare form of.
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