Miracle works because it validates the messy, internal isolation of a survivor who rejects the public's demand for a polished recovery. The narrative captures the raw friction between Megan's private trauma and the miraculous label forced upon her. Books in this family share an unfiltered emotional intensity and a focus on protagonists navigating the heavy weight of hidden grief.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is grappling with the isolating weight of survivor's guilt or the suffocating expectations of others after a traumatic event. It is particularly relevant for those who feel disconnected from their peers because of a life-altering experience that others keep labeling as a miracle, even though it feels like a tragedy to the survivor. The story follows Megan, the sole survivor of a horrific plane crash, as she navigates the difficult return to her old life while carrying the memories of those who were lost. Through Megan's journey, the book explores themes of grief, shame, and the search for authentic belonging. Written for ages 13 to 18, this realistic novel provides a raw and validating look at the internal struggle of trauma. Parents might choose this to help a teen feel less alone in their complex emotions or to open a conversation about the difference between how others see our lives and how we experience them from the inside.
