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How Do I Love Thee
Though written more than a century ago, Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s beautiful sonnet rings true today for three young couples who believe in the power of love.
In “Night Vision,” Brett finds a way to brighten a special girl’s lonely existence. “Bobby’s Girl” features Dana, who must choose between two brothers, both of whom she loves. “Laura’s Heart,” the third story, introduces 16-year-old Laura Carson, who is hospitalized on a regular basis because of her weak heart. But when tragedy strikes a loved one, she realizes her heart is stronger than she thought and that love lives on forever.
In “Night Vision,” Brett finds a way to brighten a special girl’s lonely existence. “Bobby’s Girl” features Dana, who must choose between two brothers, both of whom she loves. “Laura’s Heart,” the third story, introduces 16-year-old Laura Carson, who is hospitalized on a regular basis because of her weak heart. But when tragedy strikes a loved one, she realizes her heart is stronger than she thought and that love lives on forever.
272 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 9, 2001
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Lurlene McDaniel
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June 29, 2021
One of my favorite books by Lurlene McDaniel. It's a trio of stories. I did this reread after finding out Lurlene McDaniel retired from writing.
August 7, 2014
This was a reread for me; I had read so many Lurlene McDaniel's books when I was younger, and when I saw this for only $1.00 at my local book store, I couldn't pass it up! I loved all of her work and couldn't read it fast enough! There's something about her stories that just draws you in and won't let go.
This novel is comprised of three short stories: Night Vision, Bobby's Girl and Laura's Heart. Each is unique, but all the the theme of finding love and terminal illnesses. Night Vision is a short and sweet story. The characters fell in "love" too fast, but overall, it was a great short work. I wish it was longer so I could learn more about the characters!
Unlike when I started Night Vision, I didn't remember Bobby's girl at all from when I was younger. As the story went on, pieces came back to me, but overall, the story was still 'new' to me. The MC in this novel faces a difficult decision when she has to choose between brothers. I couldn't decide who I was rooting for: Steve or Bobby, but either way, the story was still good.
The final short story, Laura's Heart, also wasn't familiar to me but it was pretty good. I'm thinking Night Vision was one that stuck out because it involves a disease that I had never heard of before. Regardless, it was very enjoyable to reread these stories. Took me down memory lane to my childhood a bit (: I have another McDaniel book on my shelf now (also $1.00!), and since they're fairly quick reads, I'll be starting that soon!
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This novel is comprised of three short stories: Night Vision, Bobby's Girl and Laura's Heart. Each is unique, but all the the theme of finding love and terminal illnesses. Night Vision is a short and sweet story. The characters fell in "love" too fast, but overall, it was a great short work. I wish it was longer so I could learn more about the characters!
Unlike when I started Night Vision, I didn't remember Bobby's girl at all from when I was younger. As the story went on, pieces came back to me, but overall, the story was still 'new' to me. The MC in this novel faces a difficult decision when she has to choose between brothers. I couldn't decide who I was rooting for: Steve or Bobby, but either way, the story was still good.
The final short story, Laura's Heart, also wasn't familiar to me but it was pretty good. I'm thinking Night Vision was one that stuck out because it involves a disease that I had never heard of before. Regardless, it was very enjoyable to reread these stories. Took me down memory lane to my childhood a bit (: I have another McDaniel book on my shelf now (also $1.00!), and since they're fairly quick reads, I'll be starting that soon!
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March 20, 2009
In this book, I found that all three of these stories are romantic and it shows that you should still have hope and love even if your loved ones pass on, which is what Lurlene McDaniel wants to convey.
In "Night Vision," I felt that Brett's and Shayla's relationship felt a bit...rushed, even though I know that you can fall in love quickly or slowly, but that's just me. But it was sweet to have Brett bring the sunshine into Shayla's life when she has been a "child of the moon" for her whole life.
For "Laura's Heart," the love between Laura and Ramon was slightly creepy, but not because of the age gap or Ramon's past. I really don't know why I felt that, but I just thought that those two really didn't 'click'. However, it is satisfying and sweet to know that Ramon gave Laura his heart--literally.
My favorite story out of those three would have to be "Bobby's Girl." Bobby has lived his whole life being the second-favorite of his family and half-brother, Steve. And it's all because Steve can play football and Bobby can't. So imagine how happy Bobby was when he got the perfect girl, Dana, and knowing that for the first time in his life, his life was actually better than Steve's. But Dana has a secret: Years ago, she met Steve and fell in love. She thought that she would never see him again, but then he comes home because he has sudden, weird headaches, which turns out to be brain cancer. Dana loves both Steve and Bobby, but she seems to like Steve better, and wants to spend time with him before he dies, and keeping it a secret from Bobby. Turns out, after Steve dies, and right before Bobby leaves for colledge, he writes Dana a letter saying that he knew all along that Dana and Steve loved each other, and that he kept silent because he wanted Steve to be happy. At first, I wasn't too sure how I felt to have Dana 'see' Steve behind Bobby's back, but then I realized that you can't chose who you love, you just KNOW.
All three stories are touching, and give you the miracle of hope after finishing.
In "Night Vision," I felt that Brett's and Shayla's relationship felt a bit...rushed, even though I know that you can fall in love quickly or slowly, but that's just me. But it was sweet to have Brett bring the sunshine into Shayla's life when she has been a "child of the moon" for her whole life.
For "Laura's Heart," the love between Laura and Ramon was slightly creepy, but not because of the age gap or Ramon's past. I really don't know why I felt that, but I just thought that those two really didn't 'click'. However, it is satisfying and sweet to know that Ramon gave Laura his heart--literally.
My favorite story out of those three would have to be "Bobby's Girl." Bobby has lived his whole life being the second-favorite of his family and half-brother, Steve. And it's all because Steve can play football and Bobby can't. So imagine how happy Bobby was when he got the perfect girl, Dana, and knowing that for the first time in his life, his life was actually better than Steve's. But Dana has a secret: Years ago, she met Steve and fell in love. She thought that she would never see him again, but then he comes home because he has sudden, weird headaches, which turns out to be brain cancer. Dana loves both Steve and Bobby, but she seems to like Steve better, and wants to spend time with him before he dies, and keeping it a secret from Bobby. Turns out, after Steve dies, and right before Bobby leaves for colledge, he writes Dana a letter saying that he knew all along that Dana and Steve loved each other, and that he kept silent because he wanted Steve to be happy. At first, I wasn't too sure how I felt to have Dana 'see' Steve behind Bobby's back, but then I realized that you can't chose who you love, you just KNOW.
All three stories are touching, and give you the miracle of hope after finishing.
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August 19, 2014
I'd have to say this book was my favorite besides "please don't die" the last story was the best because of the way it ended. That story is kinda like Romeo and juliet meets lifetime. If you like a good cry check this one out :o)
June 2, 2024
Another sweet and short read. All three stories were beautiful. Cried for all of them. My favorite had to be the first and last stories.
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March 3, 2011This Lurlene McDaniel’s series consist of three books. The three books are Night Vision, Bobby’s Girl and Laura’s Heart. These three books are related in a many ways. These ways include the main characters having metical conditions that play a main role in story’s plot. These books are all very short but if you’re into the romantic novels with a twist these books are recommended for you.
The writing style of this series of books is easy to read and comprehend. These books are fast reading books because the story line grabs your attention. These three books do not use the same characters and in the third book they don’t bring the characters together. As you’re reading the third book you think you have figured out what this book will be like until an unexpected an unexpected twist comes.
The first book, Night Vision, a girl has XP or Xeroderma Pigmentosum. This medical condition is a genetic disorder and they are sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. This condition plays a big role with the life of Shayla. In this book an exchange student from Key West moves to Massachusetts where he meets Shayla and they start to date. Brett soon exposes Shayla to the life of an actually teenager during night hours so Shayla is able to be outside. There is soon a twist to the book that is unexpected.
In the Second book, there are secrets that are floating around between a teenage couple. The boyfriends’ brother is coming home and his girlfriend is worried. But why? Steve, the brother, has bad headaches that leave him in pain. In this book a teenage girl is torn between two brothers who long for her attention. This book is about a medical condition and about choice that have to be made
In the third book, Laura’s heart, Laura faces a difficult life with a heart that is weak. During Laura’s visits to the hospital a guy named Raymond works the night hours and gives her attention and a life besides the hospital. Her parents are forbidding her to see him as she is stuck in the house watching video lessons from her classes. She soon sees him and they become friends again. Soon an unexpected turn come for the worse that leads Laura to devastation.
Within these three paragraphs you will see that the main characters are somewhat relatable to actual teenage relationships. The only downside to these books is that they are predictable and somewhat cheesy. These books are fast reads and interesting plot lines. I would recommend this book to my classmates only if they like “love” stories.
The writing style of this series of books is easy to read and comprehend. These books are fast reading books because the story line grabs your attention. These three books do not use the same characters and in the third book they don’t bring the characters together. As you’re reading the third book you think you have figured out what this book will be like until an unexpected an unexpected twist comes.
The first book, Night Vision, a girl has XP or Xeroderma Pigmentosum. This medical condition is a genetic disorder and they are sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. This condition plays a big role with the life of Shayla. In this book an exchange student from Key West moves to Massachusetts where he meets Shayla and they start to date. Brett soon exposes Shayla to the life of an actually teenager during night hours so Shayla is able to be outside. There is soon a twist to the book that is unexpected.
In the Second book, there are secrets that are floating around between a teenage couple. The boyfriends’ brother is coming home and his girlfriend is worried. But why? Steve, the brother, has bad headaches that leave him in pain. In this book a teenage girl is torn between two brothers who long for her attention. This book is about a medical condition and about choice that have to be made
In the third book, Laura’s heart, Laura faces a difficult life with a heart that is weak. During Laura’s visits to the hospital a guy named Raymond works the night hours and gives her attention and a life besides the hospital. Her parents are forbidding her to see him as she is stuck in the house watching video lessons from her classes. She soon sees him and they become friends again. Soon an unexpected turn come for the worse that leads Laura to devastation.
Within these three paragraphs you will see that the main characters are somewhat relatable to actual teenage relationships. The only downside to these books is that they are predictable and somewhat cheesy. These books are fast reads and interesting plot lines. I would recommend this book to my classmates only if they like “love” stories.
September 20, 2015
Oh nostalgia. I remember when these books were super popular in middle school. We all read Lurlene McDaniel and Paul Zindel and Sweet Valley High and we were jealous that our lives would never be filled with drama and sadness and tragedy, much in the way that only 11 year olds can long for a life they will never have. And probably shouldn't even be jealous of. Cancer, brain tumors, car accidents, these are the things we were reading about and pining over. What melodramatic preteens we were. I love a good drama still, but the romanticized stories in these novels are just unrealistic. Yes, someone dies. Yes, someone else lives happily ever after. I don't think that's how it works in real life and I don't really want to. 11 year old me is upset with this statement, but it's the truth. I'll take my boring life over anything in these stories anyday. Sorry.
December 17, 2017
Night Vision: While this was the story I was most looking forward to, it ended up being my least favorite. It was so rushed, and the characters didn't feel real. I didn't feel for them at all.
Bobby's Girl: I wasn't entirely fond of the subject matter, but I did like the story well enough. It was sweet and I actually really liked the three main characters. I wish it were longer to have shown more of the aftermath, though I get why it wasn't.
Laura's Heart: I think this may have been my favorite of the three. It's short and sweet and the only gripe I have is that it was predictable. I get the point of the story and context of the anthology, but I wish it would have gone in another direction just to stay away from being obvious. That said, I did enjoy it.
Bobby's Girl: I wasn't entirely fond of the subject matter, but I did like the story well enough. It was sweet and I actually really liked the three main characters. I wish it were longer to have shown more of the aftermath, though I get why it wasn't.
Laura's Heart: I think this may have been my favorite of the three. It's short and sweet and the only gripe I have is that it was predictable. I get the point of the story and context of the anthology, but I wish it would have gone in another direction just to stay away from being obvious. That said, I did enjoy it.
January 15, 2009
Lurlene McDaniel's new book, How Do I Love Thee, takes its title from the famous sonnet by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Each of the three novellas that make up the book, takes its theme from the final line of that sonnet: "I shall but love thee better after death." By the time you finish the final story, you will know what it is like to completely give your heart to someone.
The girls love anything written by author McDaniel. I finally had to read one to see what all the fuss was about.
The girls love anything written by author McDaniel. I finally had to read one to see what all the fuss was about.
April 26, 2019
This book is emotionally driven and very well written. I love the fact the stories are all connected each one of the story was about true love, sacrifice, and hope.
May 12, 2019
I read it in middle school it made me realized that love is a lie. I should never love
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December 15, 2020LOVE this book!!!
February 3, 2021
It’s a compilation of 3 short stories. Honestly all good love/cry stories. It’s a book I haven’t gotten rid of just to read the middle story again from time to time.
April 24, 2023
Rating taken from an average rating of all three stories.
This was my seventh anthology read of 2023, and I did not love it. These books are written for children/teenagers -- the first time I ever read Lurlene McDaniel was signing the books out from my elementary school library, and I don't think I bothered reading her into my high school years -- and so I'll not hold the simplistic, not terribly interesting prose against her much. It gets by what it needs to. I loved McDaniel as a kid because she was one of the few authors I could rely on not to give me sugary sweet happy-endings. All of her stories end tragically.
I was a little disappointed that all three stories managed to shoehorn in a reference to Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poem, "How Do I Love Thee", often in the most hamfisted way possible, and always quoting the exact same line from the poems:
Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.
Anyway, onto a review of all the stories contained within:
Night Vision 3*
I actually, more or less, really enjoyed this story. It's by far the strongest of the three stories. Brett meets Shyla in the woods while she's dancing under the moonlight. Brett, in remission from childhood leukemia, is shocked and dismayed to learn that she suffers from a serious sun allergy, and can relate.
This was a sweet little romance with references to vampyrism, and I was into it. At one point, Brett's mother goes off on a page long rant about how hard it must be for Shyla's parents -- parents of sick kids have it super rough -- without a word about how hard it must be for the sick girl, but whatever. It's fine.
Overall, this is the sort of story I loved from McDaniel.
Bobby's Girl 2*
Here we get the story of a girl who had a summer fling with the brother of her boyfriend the year before she started dating her boyfriend. She never tells him about it because of reasons? And then she cheats on her boyfriend with the brother, who she has always loved so much more has never stopped thinking of him, and it's okay because he's sick so really, it doesn't matter?
Laura's Heart 1*
This is the first McDaniel story that I can remember where she has a non-white character as a main character.
He, of course, used to be the leader of a gang when he was a kid, is considerably older than the 15-16 year old girl he's seen wheeled into his hospital with whom he's fallen instantly in love with, and his neighbourhood, Spanish Harlem, is super duper dangerous guys, better no one ever goes there.
This was my seventh anthology read of 2023, and I did not love it. These books are written for children/teenagers -- the first time I ever read Lurlene McDaniel was signing the books out from my elementary school library, and I don't think I bothered reading her into my high school years -- and so I'll not hold the simplistic, not terribly interesting prose against her much. It gets by what it needs to. I loved McDaniel as a kid because she was one of the few authors I could rely on not to give me sugary sweet happy-endings. All of her stories end tragically.
I was a little disappointed that all three stories managed to shoehorn in a reference to Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poem, "How Do I Love Thee", often in the most hamfisted way possible, and always quoting the exact same line from the poems:
Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.
Anyway, onto a review of all the stories contained within:
Night Vision 3*
I actually, more or less, really enjoyed this story. It's by far the strongest of the three stories. Brett meets Shyla in the woods while she's dancing under the moonlight. Brett, in remission from childhood leukemia, is shocked and dismayed to learn that she suffers from a serious sun allergy, and can relate.
This was a sweet little romance with references to vampyrism, and I was into it. At one point, Brett's mother goes off on a page long rant about how hard it must be for Shyla's parents -- parents of sick kids have it super rough -- without a word about how hard it must be for the sick girl, but whatever. It's fine.
Overall, this is the sort of story I loved from McDaniel.
Bobby's Girl 2*
Here we get the story of a girl who had a summer fling with the brother of her boyfriend the year before she started dating her boyfriend. She never tells him about it because of reasons? And then she cheats on her boyfriend with the brother, who she has always loved so much more has never stopped thinking of him, and it's okay because he's sick so really, it doesn't matter?
Laura's Heart 1*
This is the first McDaniel story that I can remember where she has a non-white character as a main character.
He, of course, used to be the leader of a gang when he was a kid, is considerably older than the 15-16 year old girl he's seen wheeled into his hospital with whom he's fallen instantly in love with, and his neighbourhood, Spanish Harlem, is super duper dangerous guys, better no one ever goes there.
December 22, 2021
I needed a book to be small enough to kick out the end of the year and easy flowing enough to keep me wanting more and entertained. After reading reviews I was sad already knowing I had picked up a book about "star-crossed lovers" and death. It seemed to be a teenager genre, but.....I LOVED IT! Each story was pulling at my heart strings, and only got better with each story. The moment I finished the first story i was like"oh that was good." Getting to the second story only got better! The third had me ugly crying at the end. I found this book in a little free library, and no it won't be leaving my collection. Now I know why people read it over and over. Beautifully written.
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July 9, 2021This is one of my favorite trilogies from Lurlene McDaniel, I watched a movie tonight called Midnight Sun on Netflix. The first story Night Vision I believe this movie could have been loosely based on. The girl in the movie has the same condition, as Shayla, although the main boy is not new to town and he meets her one night and well it's so good. Of course you're bawling like a baby by the end of it but it is so good. It even has a boating scene. I would urge anyone who is a fan of Night Vision to go check out Midnight Sun.
January 8, 2024
This collection was pretty hit and miss for me. I really enjoyed the first story, Night Vision. I liked Brett a lot, and it was fun to see McDaniel write from a male POV. Bobby’s Girl was less impressive (I felt bad for every character and didn’t know who to side with), and Laura’s Heart was also a little lackluster, but the ending was really touching. I may revisit this one someday, but it wasn’t my favorite Lurlene McDaniel book so far.
May 11, 2025
Rating this a 4 star only because this is one of my favorite authors from my childhood. I enjoyed it but yeah, the ideas from back then are pretty old. The dialogue is corny but engaging and easy read. so busy with school but managed to finish this.
this is still my favorite genre years later. my favorite is still Bobby's girl.
this is still my favorite genre years later. my favorite is still Bobby's girl.
December 9, 2023
Terrible book. The ideas behind each short story were cute but this was just honestly miserable to read. It was so dumb I got through it in one night. Skimmed the last story because I just wanted it to be over. Yikes. Big. Yikes.
July 5, 2021
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One of my favorite books ever! I Cant count the times I've read this book since I was a teen. Love it
One of my favorite books ever! I Cant count the times I've read this book since I was a teen. Love it
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July 3, 2023I have loved this author since I was younger. Very easy reads!
April 20, 2024
It was an an amazing book. I cried everyone the love interests would die
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March 7, 2025
I read this book in middle school and absolutely fell in love with it and have finally found an original paper back copy to take with me to college.
June 27, 2016
I liked Brett and Shayla's story the most, I think. At first I thought Brett was just whiny and his mother was a stereotypical finger-wagging Stern Parent, but I was glad the "how dare you sneak around" busines was resolved quickly when Brett explained about Shayla. And I was happy Shayla was so easily accepted by Dooley and the gang, which made her death even sadder. She was happy, she felt like she belonged...it was tragic, but it was handled really well.
"Bobby's Girl" wasn't terrible but Mr. Harrod pissed me off by being a dick to his healthy son just because he had a tighter bond with the sick one. Surprisingly, the love triangle didn't end in a ton of screaming drama, I thought Bobby handled things gracefully considering the circumstances.
Laura's story can be half-summed up with this:
Parents: You are never to see that boy again, we don't care that he makes you happy, he's an evil older man and a stranger and we're going to tell him to stay away!
Ramon: I will stay away because your parents yelled at me. That is the noble thing to do.
Laura: YOU DON'T UNDERSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND *cries a river*
Thankfully, that didn't eat up most of the plot and it didn't turn out so badly. At least Laura and Ramon got to see each other and it didn't include the tired old "they get caught, her parents throw a shit fit and there is drama" business...mainly because just when Laura was about to try to have Ramon get to know them and vice versa, he was murdered. And gave her his heart for a transplant. I won't lie, that was...really touching, even if it bordered on glurge.
"Bobby's Girl" wasn't terrible but Mr. Harrod pissed me off by being a dick to his healthy son just because he had a tighter bond with the sick one. Surprisingly, the love triangle didn't end in a ton of screaming drama, I thought Bobby handled things gracefully considering the circumstances.
Laura's story can be half-summed up with this:
Parents: You are never to see that boy again, we don't care that he makes you happy, he's an evil older man and a stranger and we're going to tell him to stay away!
Ramon: I will stay away because your parents yelled at me. That is the noble thing to do.
Laura: YOU DON'T UNDERSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND *cries a river*
Thankfully, that didn't eat up most of the plot and it didn't turn out so badly. At least Laura and Ramon got to see each other and it didn't include the tired old "they get caught, her parents throw a shit fit and there is drama" business...mainly because just when Laura was about to try to have Ramon get to know them and vice versa, he was murdered. And gave her his heart for a transplant. I won't lie, that was...really touching, even if it bordered on glurge.
March 5, 2014
Lurlene McDaniel has combined three love stories into one book. In the first one "Night Vision" Brett has moved to a new town and meets Shayla, the "ghost girl." Brett is in remission from leukemia and wants a friend. Shayla is severely allergic to sunlight and can only be outside at night. Brett and Shayla fall for each other....hard. Then tragedy strikes.
Story two is Bobby's Girl. Dana is Bobby's girlfriend. What Bobby doesn't know is that she was also his brother Steve's "friend" a few years ago. Steve is in college and plays football until he is sidelined with severe headaches. Steve comes home and is diagnosed with brain cancer. Dana is torn. She loves them both, but doesn't know what to do.
#3 is Laura's Heart. Laura had a virus that weakened her heart. She has been treated with medicine, but it has taken it's toll. She needs a transplant. She is in the hospital where she meets Ramon, an orderly who has been assigned to her room. Laura falls for Ramon, hard. Ramon has fallen in love with Laura as well. Laura finds out that Ramon used to be a gang leader but has left that life. Again, tragedy strikes....
These are sweet stories, all with sad endings. It's the way Lurlene McDaniel writes. The dialogue between all the characters is real and believable. Good quick read. Have your tissues handy.
Story two is Bobby's Girl. Dana is Bobby's girlfriend. What Bobby doesn't know is that she was also his brother Steve's "friend" a few years ago. Steve is in college and plays football until he is sidelined with severe headaches. Steve comes home and is diagnosed with brain cancer. Dana is torn. She loves them both, but doesn't know what to do.
#3 is Laura's Heart. Laura had a virus that weakened her heart. She has been treated with medicine, but it has taken it's toll. She needs a transplant. She is in the hospital where she meets Ramon, an orderly who has been assigned to her room. Laura falls for Ramon, hard. Ramon has fallen in love with Laura as well. Laura finds out that Ramon used to be a gang leader but has left that life. Again, tragedy strikes....
These are sweet stories, all with sad endings. It's the way Lurlene McDaniel writes. The dialogue between all the characters is real and believable. Good quick read. Have your tissues handy.
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January 19, 2013
I enjoyed these novellas by Mcdaniel. The first one started off a little spooky but definitely got better. I enjoy the sweet and simple relationship the characters had and was definitely surprised by the ending!
The second story was probably my favorite. It was somewhat dramatic with the main character having to choose between two brothers, one who was terminally ill. I'm happy with the choice that the main character made and was completely satisfied with the ending, which does not happen often.
The third story was... kinda odd. The majority seemed ok, a girl falling for a hospital worker. However, the girl was 16 and the hospital worker was 21... pushing it just a little too far for me. The ending was predictable yet disturbing. Other people might say its sweet but it just didn't sit right with me.
The second story was probably my favorite. It was somewhat dramatic with the main character having to choose between two brothers, one who was terminally ill. I'm happy with the choice that the main character made and was completely satisfied with the ending, which does not happen often.
The third story was... kinda odd. The majority seemed ok, a girl falling for a hospital worker. However, the girl was 16 and the hospital worker was 21... pushing it just a little too far for me. The ending was predictable yet disturbing. Other people might say its sweet but it just didn't sit right with me.
March 3, 2016
How Do I Love Thee contains three stories about teens dealing with love and illness. The first story is about a boy who falls in love with a girl whose medical issues isolate her from the rest of the world. The second story is about a girl who is torn between her love of two brothers. The third story is about a chronically ill girls who falls in love with an ex-gang member who works at the hospital. I can see how McDaniel's novels would appeal to teens and young adults. The characters struggle with many of the issues that teenagers are dealing with everyday. It was a little dramatic for me, I have never been a fan of sad stories and they were a little to full of teenage angst for my tastes. Overall it was OK, but my appreciation for it suffered because I have recently read John Green's The Fault of Our Stars which covered similar issues and themes, but much better.
June 2, 2015
Three stories of girls falling in love and with illnesses all put into one novel. The first story calling "Night Vision" starts out with a girl with an extremely rare skin disorder called Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) for short. She was caught dancing in the moon lit sky by a boy watching her. Without protection from the sun, their skin starts to burn. "Laura's Heart" is about a girl with a bad heart. In and out of the hospital, Ramon watches Laura and slowly falls in love with her. When something horrible happens, Ramon was shot, he gives Laura his heart.. Literally. "Bobby's Girl" is about a girl named Dana who falls in love with her boyfriends step-brother, Steve. Bobby has always been second best to his brother Steve and he has no clue about Steve and Dana's magical summer. Steve became terminally ill. Which will she chose?
January 12, 2012
This book is very interesting, It stunned me and caught me off guards at certain scene that were very unexpected to me. This book I could say, I really did enjoy reading it, I loved it. Three stories in one book, the author I feel like she wrote this book to show us, as readers and believers that love never dies, it will always be there, even if we loose someone we really love, the person maybe be gone but not it spirit and soul, spiritually and physically they are there with us, always by our sides, they are there within our hearts. I would advise anyone who loves and enjoys romances with deep meaningful feelings that I would advise them to read this, but don't surprise when something totally unexpected happens.
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January 11, 2013In this book, Brett, the main character moves to a new state, a completely different state. He has to make new friends, and fit in in school, which is hard because Brett had leukemia. He finds a girl dancing in the moonlight in the woods, and watches her, he finds out her nickname is 'ghost girl' he goes to her house one day and they get to know each other, turns out, the girl is allergic to the sun, she has a rare disease. They fall in love, but one day she was stranded out in the sun and got 3rd degree burns all over her body, at the hospital Brett felt the way his mom felt when she was in the hospital. His girlfriend died, but her memory stayed with him forever. This book is great for teenagers, looking for a love story.
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