{"product_id":"breathless-lurlene-mcdaniel-paperback","title":"Breathless -- Lurlene McDaniel, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis moving and charged novel by Lurlene McDaniel, the bestselling author of inspirational fiction for young adults, presents ethical as well as moral dilemmas and explores the harsh reality of making a choice that, once made, can never be undone.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n Travis Morrison knows how good his life is. He's a champion diver and one of the most popular kids at school. He has Darla, the girl he loves; Emily, his kid sister, whom he actually doesn't mind hanging out with; and Cooper, his best friend.\n\nOn the first day of summer vacation, all four go boating on the lake, and everything feels perfect. They cut the motor and drift toward their favorite spot, where cliffs abound--nature at its finest. Travis's friends ask him not to try the diving stunt, but he can't resist a challenge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTravis's silly stunt dive goes wrong, and he fears he has broken his leg. Instead, his trip to the hospital reveals devastating news. In an instant, Travis's life and the lives of everyone around him are forever changed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTravis understands that his parents believe they're doing what's best for him. But he's always been sure of himself, and he's sure of one thing now--that he and only he should decide the course of his life. He has a plan, but he can't carry it out alone. How will he convince the three people he feels he can count on most to help him? And when things get even worse, who will fulfill his most important request? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn this honest and probing novel, Lurlene McDaniel tackles a controversial subject, sensitively exploring the issues of personal choice and quality of life, and poignantly reminding readers that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity.\n\n\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lurlene McDaniel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delacorte Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/14\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2\" H x 5.4\" L x 0.5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780440240167\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47559974748314,"sku":"9780440240167","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9780440240167.jpg?v=1774764703","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/breathless-lurlene-mcdaniel-paperback","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}