I have been fortunate in that my life has not been hugely affected by cancer. I was afraid that because of this I wouldn't be able to relate to a book about dying teenagers, but John Green made cancer something real to me, something that stood front in center in my life while I was reading this. I was affected. Read this book and you will experience character development at it's finest. I could describe Hazel as if she were my best friend. She is witty, sarcastic, strange in a good way, imperfect and down to earth. I read the book imagining myself as Hazel and when Augustus gets introduced I was head over heels by the time I got to the end of the chapter. What I went through with these characters as they dealt with their illnesses and tried to live normal lives really changed the way I look at things. Life is amazing and no matter what cards you are dealt, you should choose to be amazing too. I am inspired. I'm off to find out how I can donate money to find a cure! Cancer sucks. 
 Character Casting: 
 Hazel: Ellen Page 
 Augustus: Hayden Christensen