Books Like I Was Here
Families who loved I Was Here by Gayle Forman 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 I Was Here by Gayle Forman often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their teenager is grappling with the profound confusion, guilt, and isolation that follows a sudden loss, specifically a death by suicide. It is a vital resource for older teens who are struggling to understand why someone they loved would leave, or for those feeling the crushing weight of 'what if' questions. The story follows eighteen-year-old Cody as she investigates the hidden life of her best friend, Meg, who took her own life. As Cody travels to Meg's college town, she uncovers secrets and an online community that complicated Meg's struggle. This is a gritty, realistic exploration of the messiness of grief and the realization that we can never truly know everything about another person. It offers a path toward self-forgiveness and the understanding that while we cannot change the past, we can find a way to live in the present.
