Death lurks around every corner. No matter how safe you think you are, something terrible can happen at any time, putting your life in danger. Your house *might fall into a sinkhole. You could be dragged into the woods by rabid beavers. Or you could be hit by a flaming toilet seat from space.
In If I Stay, the accident that claims the lives of Mia's family is a little more mundane than extraterrestrial bath fixtures, but it is no less devastating. Mia learns how precious life is when hers is almost taken away.
*(If in Florida, change "might" to "will any day.")
Questions About Mortality
- Why would Mia choose to die?
- Why doesn't Mia react more strongly to her parents' deaths?
- Describe Mia's version of the afterlife. Is it how you expected it to be?
- How will almost dying change Mia's perspective on life?