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Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one.

Daniel, an only son with four sisters, dies after being caught up in a random shooting. His dying thoughts focus on his family, sisters, Allison, Bridie, Clare and Emma and his parents. Daniel is a registered donor, so as many of his organs as possible are harvested for patient transplants.

Each sister takes his death in diverse ways. Each must go through the agony of losing their only brother. Joel, his lover, and best friend, remains part of the family after Daniel's death.

Each year on his anniversary, the sisters and Joel meet for lunch at the restaurant Daniel was heading to that fateful day. On this the third anniversary of his death, Clare suggests that they track down all the recipients of Daniel's organs. It's met with shock. Alison finds the idea offensive. However, the others, especially Joel, think it would be an excellent idea. Little does each of them know how this task will change their lives.

Kylie Ladd's writing is beautiful. She paints pictures with her words, making it easy to imagine each character and she had me rooting for organ donors when I read how much Daniel's organs helped countless people. Discovering the donors change the grieving sisters' dynamics and healing processes—a uniquely beautiful storyline.

Rony

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