This Star Won't Go Out: The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl

"One of of those rare books that will change the way you look at the world."

In full color and illustrated with art and photographs, this is a collection of the journals, fiction, letters, and sketches of the late Esther Grace Earl, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 16. Essays by family and friends help to tell Esther's story along with an introduction by award-winning author John Green who dedicated his #1 bestselling novel, The Fault in Our Stars to her.

Staff Review:
"Dying is Inevitable. Living is Not"

A few days ago, I came across a TEDxYouth video by Wayne Earl, who shared the wisdom of his daughter, Esther Earl, who lost her battle with cancer just before her 16th birthday. I was touched by her generosity and courageous positive spirit, and how she showed the world what it meant to live life. Soon after that, I watched author John Green's tribute to Esther...and I was moved to tears. I understand now why John Green was inspired to write his bestselling novel, The Fault in Our Stars. Esther was special and she is truly awesome. I like to believe that this memoir, which is co-written by her parents, is her legacy in print. We get to read her thoughts, her dreams, understand her struggles, but ultimately, we get to be inspired and treasure her memory.