actions, Ruby's effects on others, and Tala's words. The author's mastery of flashback and literacy device develops characters
readers can relate to. The book presents ideas about forgiveness, sacrifice, and love, universal themes that a reader can relate to.
First, the captain demonstrates the theme of interconnectedness. After Eddie arrives in heaven, he met his second person. The Captain explains that during the bombing of the hut, when Eddie was transfixed on the doorway he