The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

How can one possibly write realistically about terminal cancer characters, without having “been there?”  This seems like the author has been there.  Hazel is struggling with cancer, trying new meds, always on oxygen.  She is pushed by her parents to go to  a support group where she meets Gus, also a cancer patient, but one who has survived the curse.  Alas, one of his legs didn’t survive.  It’s a touchy relationship, but it survives beautifully although not in a typical manner.  I just finished it tonight and for the first time ever, I am ready to start a book again as soon as I have finished it.  10 out of 10.