Books Like All We Can Do Is Wait
Families who loved All We Can Do Is Wait by Richard Lawson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved All We Can Do Is Wait by Richard Lawson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Richard Lawson's "All We Can Do Is Wait" plunges readers into the immediate aftermath of a catastrophic bridge collapse in Boston. The story centers on a diverse group of teenagers who find themselves stranded together in the waiting room of Massachusetts General Hospital, each desperately awaiting news of loved ones. Through their individual perspectives, the novel explores themes of fear, anxiety, grief, and the unexpected connections forged in crisis. It sensitively touches on family dynamics, burgeoning relationships, and identity, including LGBTQ+ themes. This book is ideal for middle school readers, offering a poignant and suspenseful look at human resilience and community in the face of disaster.
