Dear Edward

Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano, published by Thorndike Press on February 3, 2021, is a large print edition comprising 495 pages. This novel explores the profound journey of twelve-year-old Edward Adler, the sole survivor of a tragic plane crash that claims the lives of his family and 183 other passengers. As Edward grapples with the aftermath of this devastating event, he seeks to understand what it means not just to survive, but to truly live in a world forever altered by loss.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into themes of family life and psychological resilience. Edward’s story unfolds as he navigates his grief and the complexities of his new reality, encountering a diverse cast of characters along the way. The book presents a thoughtful exploration of coming-of-age in the face of tragedy, as Edward discovers unexpected paths to healing and meaning. Through his journey, the narrative addresses essential questions about strength, safety, and the capacity to love again after profound loss.
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What does it mean not just to survive, but to truly live? One summer morning, twelve-year-old Edward Adler, his beloved older brother, his parents and 183 other passengers board a flight in Newark headed for Los Angeles. Among them are a Wall Street wunderkind, a young woman coming to terms with an unexpected pregnancy, an injured veteran returning from Afghanistan, a business tycoon and a free-spirited woman running away from her controlling husband. Halfway across the country, the plane crashes. Edward is the sole survivor. Edward’s story captures the attention of the nation, but he struggles to find a place in a world without his family. He continues to feel that a part of himself has been left in the sky, forever tied to the plane and all of his fellow passengers. But then he makes an unexpected discovery – one that will lead him to the answers of some of life’s most profound questions: When you’ve lost everything, how do you find the strength to put one foot in front of the other? How do you learn to feel safe again? How do you find meaning in your life? Dear Edward is at once a transcendent coming-of-age story, a multidimensional portrait of an unforgettable cast of characters and a breathtaking illustration of all the ways a broken heart learns to love again.
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