A7 There is hope in the other relationships that still remain in Carver's life, his parents, his sister, Jesmyn, and Nana Betsy. Also, I think the book shows, in Dr. Mendez's words, that there are many exit points to grief. #shelfietalk
A5 It's current, relatable, and unfortunately, the texting and driving accident could happen to any of our students. I also liked how Jeff Zentner included current social issues within the narrative. #shelfietalk
A3 "Chaos is frightening. A capricious existence where bad things happen to good people for no discernible reason is frightening. ... Pareidolia." (Dealing with this myself lately.) #shelfietalk
A2 The power of the memory days for both Carver and the families involved. Each day was unique, yet increased in intensity for Carver for a variety of reasons. #shelfietalk
A1 Goodbye Days is a YA novel about a young man's guilt in the role of his friends death and his struggle to find a way through the complicated road of grief #shelfietalk