The Survival Kit

Donna Freitas

Oct 2011 · Sold by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

About this eBook

When Rose's mom dies, she leaves behind a brown paper bag labeled Rose's Survival Kit. Inside the bag, Rose finds an iPod, with a to-be-determined playlist; a picture of peonies, for growing; a crystal heart, for loving; a paper star, for making a wish; and a paper kite, for letting go.

As Rose ponders the meaning of each item, she finds herself returning again and again to an unexpected source of comfort. Will is her family's gardener, the school hockey star, and the only person who really understands what she's going through. Can loss lead to love?

Ratings and reviews

The book was amazing. I felt pain, sadness, pity, and happy for Rose. It was about the ups and downturns in life and how you couldn't always have your loved ones, but you will find your way.

I'm 14 and found this bookp in the library and it look okay. I got it and read it then the other day I had to read all day and so I really got into it and it was like I was in the book watchong everthing happen. I love this book and I hate reading:) best one I've read in a long time:) I suggest reading it:)

About the author

Donna Freitas has been a professor at Boston University and at Hofstra in New York. She is currently splitting her time between Barcelona and New York and writing full time.