Gayle Forman's If I Stay

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If I Stay is a book written by Gayle Forman. The story is about one day in the life of seventeen-year-

Old Mia Hall. Mia has been injured in a car accident that has killed her parents and little brother Teddy.

Mia describes her unconscious experiences in this life or death situation. At first, her main concern was

choosing to pursue her career, or the love of her life.

Mia's day started out great. School was canceled due to all the snow. Her parents take the day

off work and they all decide to take a family trip to grandmas house. While in the car Mia is in her own

world, listening to Sonata. She is a gifted cellist who has recently been accepted to attend Julliard, a

prestigious school for gifted musicians. Mia's world is suddenly turned

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