Summary
With all his family and friends gone, one-hundred-year-old Murray McBride is looking for a reason to live. He finds it in Jason Cashman, a ten-year-old boy with a terminal heart defect and a list of five things he wants to do before he dies. Together, they race against the limited time each has left, ticking off wishes one by one. Along the way, Murray remembers what it's like to be young, and Jason fights for the opportunity to grow old. But when tragedy strikes, their worlds are turned upside-down, and an unexpected gift is the only thing that can make Jason's final wish come true.
My Thoughts
Oh my goodness... this book...
I knew from the start that I was going to like this book. The summary told me that much. And then, literally within the first few pages I knew that I was going to enjoy it!
I also love the writing style. The personalities in this book are so well written and they feel so real!
The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride should really be a movie. I could picture each scene while reading this book. It has a great mixture of humor and drama. I honestly teared up quite a bit with this one.
The ending hit me a little hard, I must say. It was so good yet I was so upset! I don't want to spoil it so you'll just have to pick it up for yourself.
I'm so glad this book was sent my way!
*Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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