The writing style in this book was truly raw and beautiful. The authors ability to connect the reader to each individual character made the story much more personal and vulnerable. 
 Having never experienced death so close within my family this book allowed me to obtain some perspective and element of empathy. Reading this book also brought an emphasis on life and how family and friends should be cherished and not pushed away. I left this book with a very nonchalant ambience, and closed this story with a very optimistic outlook on life. I'm not a very affectionate/physically loving person nor would I be considered a verbally loving person, but after reading this book I understand the importance of time, and how our journey inevitably must always close. So, keeping that in mind, I plan to be more of a loving and contributing person amongst those important in my life. 
 It's not everyday I leave a book with an urge for personal development. Highly recommend!