Review : The Survival Kit by Donna Freitas
Summary (from Goodreads) When Rose’s mom dies, she leaves behind a brown paper bag labeled Rose’s Survival Kit. Inside the bag, Rose finds an iPod, with a to-be-determined playlist; a picture of peonies, for growing; a crystal heart, for loving; a paper star, for making a wish; and a paper kite, for letting go. As Rose ponders the meaning of each item, she finds herself returning again and again to an unexpected source of comfort. Will is her family’s gardener, the school hockey star, and the only person who really understands what she’s going through. Can loss lead to love? Personal Thoughts Ever since I read Saving June by Hannah Harrington, I've been looking for a book that had similar themes. The Survival Kit was the first book that I came across during my search. Like Saving June, The Survival Kit also managed to pull at my heartstrings with its portrayal of coping with the death of a loved one. We are introduced to Rose whose mom has just ...