Telling Christina Goodbye - by Lurlene McDaniel (Paperback)

About the Book

Trisha and her best friend Christina are having a great senior year. Trisha and her boyfriend, Cody, are making plans to attend college together in the fall, while Christina has already received a scholarship. But Christina's controlling boyfriend. Tucker, is trying to convince her not to go away for college. Suddenly their lives change one night when Tucker is driving the four home from an away basketball game and everything changes forever.

Book Synopsis

Trisha Thompson and her best friend Christina are having a great senior year. Trisha and her boyfriend, Cody, are making plans to attend Indiana University together in the fall, while Christina has already received a scholarship to the University of Vermont. Everything would be perfect if only Trisha got along with Christina s controlling boyfriend Tucker, who is trying to convince Christina not to go away for college. But suddenly their lives change one night when Tucker is driving the four home from an away basketball game. When his car hits a patch of black ice and overturns, Tucker walks away with barely a scratch, but Trisha is injured, Cody is in a coma, and Christina is dead. Those left behind must learn that it takes time for their scars both visible and not to heal. And they must find the courage to move on with their lives."

Review Quotes

A compelling inspirational novel about the way everything can change in the blink of an eye.

About the Author

Lurlene McDaniel has written more than 30 inspirational novels. Her books have received acclaim from teachers, parents, young adults, and reviewers.