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Violence
Barely any
Illness and death of family members; mild conflict
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Grief and loss themes; parental mortality
What this book is about
A standalone novel by David Baldacci (2011), departing from his usual thrillers to tell the story of Jack Armstrong, who is given only months to live. He uses the time to put his affairs in order for his family. But when tragedy strikes and takes his wife instead, Jack must care for his children alone — and discovers that life still holds surprising gifts. A heartfelt story of grief, family, and renewal.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Death of spouse
Terminal illness themes
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