About the Author
Eva Carter
ISBN 9781529038668
Rs. 1,040
Flatiron Books
How to Save a Life
Who it's for: Readers of contemporary fiction who enjoy emotional, character-driven stories.
On the cusp of the new millennium, medical school hopefuls Kerry Smith and Tim Palmer face a life-altering event. When their classmate, soccer star Joel Greenaway, suffers cardiac arrest, Kerry performs CPR for eighteen minutes while Tim freezes. This pivotal moment on New Year's Eve irrevocably intertwines their destinies, setting in motion eighteen years of complicated love, friendship, and the unforeseen consequences of saving a life.Why You Should Read? Explore the profound, long-term impact of a single act of heroism on three interconnected lives. Delve into a compelling story of love, forgiveness, and the search for purpose amidst personal tragedy. Discover how a moment of crisis can shape future relationships, dreams, and the true meaning of human connection. A deeply emotional narrative that questions whether saving a life always guarantees a happy ending.
Highlights
- Set at the turn of the millennium, a pivotal CPR moment shapes three lives.
- Follows eighteen years of intertwined love, friendship, and consequences.
- Explores the long-term impact of a single act of heroism.
- Questions whether saving a life always leads to a happy ending.
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It's about two medical school hopefuls and a soccer star whose lives are changed when one performs CPR on the other during a cardiac arrest on New Year's Eve, leading to eighteen years of intertwined destinies.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Kerry Smith, Tim Palmer, and Joel Greenaway. Kerry performs CPR, Tim freezes, and Joel is the one who suffers cardiac arrest.
What is the time span of the story?
The story begins on the cusp of the new millennium and follows the characters over eighteen years.
What themes does the novel explore?
It explores the long-term impact of heroism, love, friendship, forgiveness, and the search for purpose amidst personal tragedy.
Is this a romance or a drama?
It's contemporary fiction with elements of both romance and drama, focusing on emotional and relational consequences.