After Life
After Life by Gayle Forman is a large print edition published by Gale, a Cengage Group, on April 30, 2025. This 368-page book presents a unique narrative centered around Amber, who unexpectedly returns home on her bike after having died seven years earlier. The story unfolds as Amber’s reappearance affects not only her but also her sister Melissa, her estranged parents, and those who were touched by her life and death, prompting a deep exploration of identity and relationships.
Readers will find a compelling examination of social and family issues as Amber navigates her second chance at life. The narrative delves into the complexities of her past and the impact of her return on her friends and family, all while incorporating elements of magical realism. This edition invites readers to reflect on the intricate connections between life and death, as well as the profound influence one individual can have on the lives of others.
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One spring afternoon after school, Amber arrives home on her bike. It’s just another perfectly normal day. But when Amber’s mom sees her, she screams.
Because Amber died seven years ago, hit by a car while on the very same bicycle she’s inexplicably riding now.
This return doesn’t only impact Amber. Her sister, Melissa, now seven years older, must be a new kind of sibling to Amber. Amber’s estranged parents are battling over her. And the changes ripple farther and farther out: Amber’s friends, boyfriend, and even people she met only once have been deeply affected by her life and death. In the midst of everyone’s turmoil, Amber is struggling with herself. What kind of person was she? How and why was she given this second chance?
This magnificent tour de force by acclaimed author Gayle Forman brilliantly explores the porous veil between life and death, examines the impact that one person can have on the world, and celebrates life in all its beautiful complexity.
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