Most especially, it is Kassey who sees things differently, for she can keep alive the memory of her dear friend by sharing the renewed life of another teenage girl, while helping to ease the pain of the two families involved and coming to terms with her own. When the worlds of these three girls and their families intersect, lives are changed in ways never imagined. When Arabeth is sixteen, she and her mother receive the call that will change their lives-but they don't know to whom they should be forever grateful. Its very sports-oriented - the boy, Luke, is the star quarterback at the high school. I can really see this film appealing to a young crowd, as it was intended. McDaniel has written many novels for teens, often with a spiritual theme. Due to her diseased heart, she's led a sheltered life. Its based on a Lurlene McDaniel story of two teenagers in love, but the young man has cancer. Clair has not had the luck to have a best friend. Kassey only learns of this in a startling and devastating way-when Elowyn's life-giving donor wishes are about to be honored.Īrabeth St. But one thing Elowyn has not yet shared with Kassey is that she checked the organ donor box on her newly acquired driver's license.

This emotionally charged novel explores loss, love, renewal, and the ways in which these complex bonds within families and between friends are tested at life's most challenging moments.Įlowyn Eden and Kassey Messechek are best friends. Kenzie Caine is enrolled at Vanderbilt University, with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. From Lurlene McDaniel, the bestselling author of young adult inspirational fiction, comes Heart to Heart. An inspirational story about love, tragedy, heartbreak, and renewal as a young woman deals with her serious health issues, a fractured family life, and the prospect of romantic love while trying to remain focused on her studies and a lifelong dream.

Heart to heart by lurlene mcdaniel