The best Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Death & Dying books: Reddit reviews

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>Retroactive abortions should be a option for all of these people.

Neal Shusterman wrote a dystopian fiction book about that exact thing. It's called "Unwind" and it will freak you the hell out.

The Unwind series

https://www.amazon.com/Unwind-Dystology-Neal-Shusterman/dp/1416912053

> After America’s Second Civil War, the Pro-Choice and Pro-Life armies came to an agreement. According to their Bill of Life, human life may not be terminated from the moment of conception until the age of thirteen. But between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, the child may be gotten rid of by their parent through a process called “unwinding.”

> By repurposing a teen’s organs and other body parts in living recipients, the unwound child’s life doesn’t technically end. According to society’s leaders, unwinding leads to a healthier and safer community, as troublesome and unwanted teens are used for the greater good.

Pretty easy to find. It’s on Amazon for $7 lol

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.

The Fault in Our Stars

https://amazon.com/dp/014242417X

I mean.... Game of Thrones? The whole overarching plot is ice zombies coming to kill everyone (eventually someday whoknows).

Aside from that, the only other thing I could find that was somewhat related is The Forest of Teeth and Hands by Carrie Ryan. Everything else is set in some post-apocalyptic world. Alright, zombie authors, you know what needs to happen now.

P.S..

Have you read the book Unwind? Possibly the creepiest book I've ever read about a society that allows you to "abort" unwanted kids when they're 16. C R E E P Y

I'm not sure if Armenia counts as third world, but "Forgotten Fire" is very good. Unfortunately, due to Turkey being assholes, not many people know about the Armenian genocide.

http://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Fire-Adam-Bagdasarian/dp/0440229170

The Adventures of Blue Avenger

Actually my favorite book of all time. It's a 'young adult' book, but don't let that turn you off. It has hilarious and clever writing, chock full of all kinds of insanely subtle jokes and references that get set up across the entire book. Every time I read it I discover something new. It's funny, happy, idealistic, and infinitely re-readable.

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>The Adventures of Blue Avenger

>Actually my favorite book of all time. It's a 'young adult' book, but don't let that turn you off. It has hilarious and clever writing, chock full of all kinds of insanely subtle jokes and references that get set up across the entire book. Every time I read it I discover something new. It's funny, happy, idealistic, and infinitely re-readable.

If you think this picture is heartwarming read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, released this week. It is not the typical book about cancer kids. Everyone who clicked on this picture should read this book. One of the greatest books I have read. http://www.amazon.com/Fault-Our-Stars-John-Green/dp/0525478817/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326434798&sr=8-1

I'd classify myself that way, too. But to me, it comes in waves of intensely wishing I didn't exist - I can never bring myself to subscribe to it logically, but when I'm in that much pain, it never matters.

What have you found to be helpful? If you're still interested in being alive - which I believe you are because you're here - I'd recommend this. It's a book that deals with dying in a sophisticated way - and it's an awesome story. Reading always makes things better for me, so I thought I'd just throw that out there.

Also, my ex-boyfriend's father took his own life after his daughter (my ex's sister) died from leukemia. I know responsibility for other people may not seem compelling to you when you're feeling like every minute is too much to live through, but there are people who love you who need you to exist. And because you're beautiful, you will one day help people you haven't even met yet.

Let me know if there's anything I can do for you.

EDIT: Also this website helps me think complexly about the whole thing when I really, really need help.

Not really a "children's" book but I read it in middle school I think, Say Goodnight, Gracie by Julie Reece Deaver gutted me so much. The most I remember crying over a book prior to Deathly Hallows.

I'm going to go ahead and disagree with 3gv, anything that further concentrates the cultural obsession with Twilight-esque romantic drivel garners my disapproval. I'm not trying to be a blind hater; when I was a teenager I also read plenty of fantasy, including a lovely book about girl falling in love with a vampire. But Silver Kiss was also about family, and didn't have a cheesy Hollywood ending. Books in this genre now focus solely on the obsessive and immature supernatural romance. Whew, sorry for the rant

I finished reading this last night: http://www.amazon.com/Mango-Shaped-Space-Wendy-Mass/dp/0316523887

It's a book about a young girl with synesthesia. It's geared for a younger reader, but is still very very interesting.

A Mango Shaped Space. Good book -- written for young adults but good for older ones too.

The Forest of Hands and Teeth. It's a YA novel, but it totally gave me weird dreams while I was reading it. Creepy as hell. I bought the sequel but haven't brought myself to read it yet.

Also, Infected: A Novel. Pretty atmospheric, although not amazing. I think it would work better as a movie than a book, which is a rare thing.

Unfortunately it's only available used, but I loved this book when i was that age: http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Blue-Avenger-Norma-Howe/dp/0064472256/ref=pd_sim_b_1 It's the shit, and it's got some intellectually stimulating stuff about theories on time and reality. There's some talk of condoms, if you don't think that's age appropriate, don't buy this.

Wow, I am so glad you mentioned this! Absolutely loved it. You may also want to try Unwind by Neal Shusterman

http://www.amazon.com/Unwind-Neal-Shusterman/dp/1416912053/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278536573&sr=8-1