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Lurlene
Lurlene McDaniel (born 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American author who has written more than 70 young adult books. She is well known for writing about young adults struggling with mortality and chronic illness, a career that began as a therapeutic way to deal with the trauma when her son, then 3, was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Her characters have grappled with cancer, diabetes, organ failure, and the deaths of loved ones through disease or suicide. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida - Tampa and currently resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Research To make her novels medically accurate, she interviews health professionals and works with various medical groups including hospices. She also studies the Bible to help infuse her work with "the human element—the values and ethics often overlooked by the coldness of technology." Other types of work In addition to her young adult catalog and a magazine column, she has also written for radio, tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Die, My Love
Lurlene McDaniel (born 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American author who has written more than 70 young adult books. She is well known for writing about young adults struggling with mortality and chronic illness, a career that began as a therapeutic way to deal with the trauma when her son, then 3, was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Her characters have grappled with cancer, diabetes, organ failure, and the deaths of loved ones through disease or suicide. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida - Tampa and currently resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Research To make her novels medically accurate, she interviews health professionals and works with various medical groups including hospices. She also studies the Bible to help infuse her work with "the human element—the values and ethics often overlooked by the coldness of technology." Other types of work In addition to her young adult catalog and a magazine column, she has also written for radio, tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somewhere Between Life And Death
Lurlene McDaniel (born 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American author who has written more than 70 young adult books. She is well known for writing about young adults struggling with mortality and chronic illness, a career that began as a therapeutic way to deal with the trauma when her son, then 3, was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Her characters have grappled with cancer, diabetes, organ failure, and the deaths of loved ones through disease or suicide. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida - Tampa and currently resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Research To make her novels medically accurate, she interviews health professionals and works with various medical groups including hospices. She also studies the Bible to help infuse her work with "the human element—the values and ethics often overlooked by the coldness of technology." Other types of work In addition to her young adult catalog and a magazine column, she has also written for radio, tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel Of Hope
Lurlene McDaniel (born 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American author who has written more than 70 young adult books. She is well known for writing about young adults struggling with mortality and chronic illness, a career that began as a therapeutic way to deal with the trauma when her son, then 3, was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Her characters have grappled with cancer, diabetes, organ failure, and the deaths of loved ones through disease or suicide. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida - Tampa and currently resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Research To make her novels medically accurate, she interviews health professionals and works with various medical groups including hospices. She also studies the Bible to help infuse her work with "the human element—the values and ethics often overlooked by the coldness of technology." Other types of work In addition to her young adult catalog and a magazine column, she has also written for radio, tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Till Death Do Us Part (McDaniel Novel)
''Till Death Do Us Part'' is a young adult novel by Lurlene McDaniel, published in July 1997. It is about a romance between two young people with serious medical conditions. The sequel, also published in 1997, is called '' For Better, For Worse, Forever''. Plot summary 18-year-old April Lancaster, the child of Janice and Hugh Lancaster, enters the hospital for testing as she has been suffering from headaches, blackouts, and eventually passed out in English class. During this time, April becomes acquainted with Mark Gianni, who suffers from cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine. Long-term issues include difficulty breathing and coughing up mucus as a result of frequent lung infections. O ..., and has been in and out of the hospital since he was born. Mark is very interested in April, and even tells her that he intends to marry her, but she declines his offer to go ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hit And Run (novel)
''Hit and Run'' is a realistic fiction novel by Lurlene McDaniel Lurlene McDaniel (born 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American author who has written more than 70 young adult books. She is well known for writing about young adults struggling with mortality and chronic illness, a career that began ..., published in 2007. It focuses on four teenagers whose lives intersect following a hit-and-run car crash. The book is told from the alternating perspectives of the four teens. Plot Laurie Stark is very excited when popular, athletic Quentin Palmer (Quin for short) asks her out on a date. While they are on their date, Analise Bower is babysitting. After her job has ended, she doesn't feel like asking for a ride. She says knows the roads and feels safer on her bike. While riding back home in Quin's mother's SUV, Laurie falls asleep and is awakened by a crash. Quin assures her that it was only a deer he mistakenly hit, though he isn't so sure himself. After seeing that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Horse For Mandy
''A Horse for Mandy'' is a young adult novel by Lurlene McDaniel, published in August 2004. It tells the story of a young girl's struggle to find herself through her search for the perfect horse. The novel provides an important message on the dangers of tobacco use. Plot summary 15-year-old Mandy Underwood returns home from summer camp to find she no longer feels a connection to her friends and family. After spending a summer playing tennis and meeting new people, she no longer shares the shallow interests of the vapid friends of her small Rhode Island town. She feels most changed by the time she spent with the camp's Equestrian program. Now that she considers herself an adept rider, Mandy feels superior to her former friends Lydia, Patricia, and Elaine. In an effort to win back her affections, Mandy's parents, Lloyd and Melody, decide to purchase a horse for Mandy. Mandy accepts their offer, but only on the condition that she can select the horse herself. After visiting a nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Better, For Worse, Forever
''For Better, For Worse, Forever'' is a young adult novel by Lurlene McDaniel, published in August 1997. It continues the story of April Lancaster, which began in the novel '' Till Death Do Us Part''. The novel begins at the close of the previous story as April is crowned the winner of a beauty pageant A beauty pageant is a competition that has traditionally focused on judging and ranking the physical attributes of the contestants. Pageants have now evolved to include inner beauty, with criteria covering judging of personality, intelligence, ... for young women with chronic medical conditions. Plot summary 18-year-old April Lancaster suffers from a brain tumor. Despite living with tempestuous headaches, April found love with a race car driver Mark Gianni. Following Mark's death, April journeys to St. Croix, where she befriends Brandon. However, April is afraid of finding love again after Mark's death. She keeps to herself for a while, until one day her mother talks to her and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Letting Go Of Lisa
''Letting Go Of Lisa'' is a novel written by Lurlene McDaniel Lurlene McDaniel (born 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American author who has written more than 70 young adult books. She is well known for writing about young adults struggling with mortality and chronic illness, a career that began .... It follows the life of Nathan Malone as he enters his senior year at his new high school. When a girl on a motorcycle catches his eye, Lisa, Nathan is intrigued. As the two become closer, Lisa's dark secret threatens their relationship. {{Reflist 2006 American novels American young adult novels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breathless (McDaniel Novel)
Breathless may refer to: Aircraft *Paradelta Breathless, an Italian paraglider design Film and television * ''Breathless'' (1960 film) (''À bout de souffle''), a French film directed by Jean-Luc Godard * ''Breathless'' (1982 film), a Dutch film * ''Breathless'' (1983 film), a remake of the 1960 film, starring Richard Gere * ''Breathless'' (2008 film), a South Korean film directed by and starring Yang Ik-june * ''Breathless'' (2012 film), an American film starring Gina Gershon * "Breathless" (''CSI: Miami''), an episode * ''Breathless'' (TV series), a British television period drama Music * Breathless (band), an English band * Breathless, an American rock band led by Jonah Koslen Albums * ''Breathless'' (Camel album) or the title song, 1978 * ''Breathless'' (The Eyes of a Traitor album) or the title song, 2010 * ''Breathless'' (Kenny G album), 1992 * ''Breathless'' (Shankar Mahadevan album) or the title song, 1998 * ''Breathless'' (Shayne Ward album) or the title son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Too Young To Die (novel) '', a 2016 Japanese film directed by Kankurō Kudō
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Too Young to Die may refer to: * ''Too Young to Die?'', a 1990 film starring Brad Pitt * ''Too Young to Die'' (2002 film), a 2002 South Korean film directed by Park Jin-pyo * ''Too Young to Die'' or ''The Suspicious Death of a Minor'', a 1975 Italian giallo mystery film * "Too Young to Die" (song), a song by Jamiroquai * '' Too Young to Die: Singles 1990–1995'', a 1995 compilation album by Saint Etienne * Too Young to Die (novel), a young adult novel by Lurlene McDaniel * ''Too Young to Die! Wakakushite Shinu is a 2016 Japanese horror comedy film directed by Kankurō Kudō. Tomoya Nagase played the lead role for the first time in 7 years. It was expected to be released on February 6, 2016, but was postponed because of a car accident scene that reminded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lifted Up By Angels
Lifted may refer to: Films * ''Lifted'' (2006 film), a 2006 Pixar computer animated short film * ''Lifted'' (2011 film), a film directed by Lexi Alexander Music Albums * ''Lifted'' (CDB album), a 1997 album by CDB * ''Lifted'' (Dallas Smith album), a 2014 album by Dallas Smith * ''Lifted'' (Israel Nash album), a 2018 album by Israel Nash * ''Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground'', a 2002 album by Bright Eyes Songs * "Lifted" (Lighthouse Family song), a 1995 song by The Lighthouse Family * "Lifted", a song by Suicide Silence that appears on their 2009 album ''No Time to Bleed'' * "Lifted" (Naughty Boy song), featuring Emeli Sandé * "Lifted" (Dallas Smith song) * "Lifted" (CL song), the English-language debut single of South Korean singer-songwriter CL Other * Lifted Research Group Lifted Research Group, commonly known as LRG, is an American, Orange County, California based clothing brand headed by Jonas Bevacqua and Robert Wright. LRG pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Until Angels Close My Eyes
Until may refer to Music *''Until'', a 1967 album by Robin Kenyatta *''Until'', a 2008 album by One Little Plane *"Until", a song by Wilfred Sanderson *A version of the song " Anema e core" with English lyrics * "Until..." (Sting song), a 2001 song by Sting for the film ''Kate & Leopold'' *"Until", a song by the Bee Gees from the 1979 album ''Spirits Having Flown'' Other uses *"DO UNTIL", a statement used in control flow construction *''Until'', a 2016 installation by artist Nick Cave Nicholas Edward Cave (born 22 September 1957) is an Australian singer, songwriter, poet, lyricist, author, screenwriter, composer and occasional actor. Known for his baritone voice and for fronting the rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Ca ... See also * {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |