Neither of them truly understands the other ones point of view. Throughout the book many of their adventures are driven by this book from many different conversations to a wish turned into a trip to find the end of the story, or will it be the beginning of a new story for the two of them? Throughout their story Augustus works to leave his mark on the world and Hazel attempts to understand why this is so important to him. The biggest impact is left by a book called An Imperial Affliction. They spend many days and experiences together from reading the same books to playing blind video games with their friend Isaac. No one understands a cancer kid like another cancer kid and the two are there for each other through thick and thin.
Handsome Augustus immediately shows an interest in Hazel and the two become fast friends. Although she is not thrilled about being a part of this group she soon finds a reason to like it. In the beginning Hazel joins a support group for cancer survivors. She has terminal cancer which has taken her ability to breath on her own among other things. She has undergone many different treatments for this, but she knows as well as her family that death is impending. Hazel is one of many people who has this side effect.
This book gives the reader a candid look at cancer, which among many other things is simply a side effect of dying. As soon as the diagnosis is given almost no one knows what to say or how to act. Many people think of it as an untouchable subject. Natrona County Library Serving Natrona County, Wyoming, we promote literacy, support discovery and creation, and build community.Ĭancer is one of many topics that is talked of very lightly.
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