Tragedy of Me

A parent should reach for this book when their teenager is struggling to reconcile the unfairness of health challenges or is paralyzed by the shadow of a sibling's passing. The story follows a young girl dealing with the heavy aftermath of her brother's death while simultaneously facing her own life-altering medical diagnosis. It explores the complex intersection of grief and personal survival through a lens that is both heartbreaking and resilient. This is a deeply emotional contemporary novel for ages 13 and up. It provides a mirror for teens who feel like their own lives have become a series of tragedies and offers a pathway toward finding hope and romantic connection even when the future feels uncertain. Parents will appreciate how it validates the messy, non-linear nature of healing and the importance of finding one's own voice amidst family sorrow.