HEART TO HEART

Book ID/图书代码： 06830010B40702

English Summary/英文概要： From Lurlene McDaniel, the bestselling author of young adult inspirational fiction, comes Heart to Heart. This emotionally charged novel explores loss, love, renewal, and the ways in which these complex bonds within families and between friends are tested at life’s most challenging moments.

Elowyn Eden and Kassey Messechek are best friends. They share every aspect of their lives. But one thing Elowyn has not yet shared with Kassey is that she checked the organ donor box on her newly acquired driver’s license. Kassey only learns of this in a startling and devastating way—when Elowyn’s life-giving donor wishes are about to be honored.

Arabeth St. Clair has not had the luck to have a best friend. Due to her diseased heart, she’s led a sheltered life. When Arabeth is sixteen, she and her mother receive the call that will change their lives—but they don’t know to whom they should be forever grateful.

When the worlds of these three girls and their families intersect, lives are changed in ways never imagined. Most especially, it is Kassey who sees things differently, for she can keep alive the memory of her dear friend by sharing the renewed life of another teenage girl, while helping to ease the pain of the two families involved and coming to terms with her own.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 青少年勵志暢銷小說家Lurlene McDaniel帶來新作《心連心》，探索了成長道路上的得失、愛情、成長以及面對生活中危機時親情和友情所面臨的考驗。

Elowyn Eden 和Kassey Messechek是好朋友。她們無話不說，心照不宣，甚至當Elowyn 拿到新買的車時，也毫不猶豫地將鑰匙交給了Kassey。僅有一件事，Elowyn瞞著Kassey，她在考駕照時，勾選了器官捐獻。Kassey對此事一概不知直到有一天Elowyn曾做的承諾成為現實……Kassey震驚了。

Arabeth St. Clair卻過著相反生活，由於有先天心臟病，她很少出門。16歲那年，她和媽媽接到了一通足以改變他們命運的電話。Arabeth有救了，但卻不知該感謝誰…… 當這三個女孩子的生命糾纏在一起，她們人生的軌跡因此改變。Kassey雖是捐獻者，但卻保留了朋友最好的記憶，讓另一個女孩掀開人生新的篇章，免去了兩個家庭的苦難。（Celia）

Awards/获奖情况：“Elowyn給Arabeth的不只是一顆心臟。當Arabeth和Elowyn的家人成為好朋友時，她發覺她還感染了Elowyn的開朗、熱情和愛心。”——《Kirkus書評》

“Arabeth在接受了Elowyn的心臟移植後，經歷了重新自我認定，面對死者父母的悲傷所帶來的壓力。當Arabeth重新展現出生命的活力，讓死者父母看到女兒的復活，一切都歸於愛。”——《Booklist Online》

“细胞记忆”预期现象突然发生，以及Elowyn和阿拉贝斯之间怪诞的关系使得Elowyn父母，Kassey和其他人感到困扰。由于阿拉贝斯需要同身份和患处愈合作双重斗争，她目前扮演的是死者的生活角色-尤其是Elowyn母亲-威胁要压垮她。理性最终获得了胜利，麦丹妮用纠结错综和引人入胜的笔触描绘了一幅生命的轮回，令人愉悦。等级7-10。---安妮 马尔里，书目杂志

GR6 -10，当她最好的朋友-Elowyn，遭遇一场致命的车祸后，Kassey发现Elowyn在领取她的新驾照时已经登记成为器官捐赠者。她的死多年来一直在心脏移植名单上给阿拉贝斯带来了新生。当Kassey试图来接受她的悲痛时，阿拉贝斯开始意识到Elowyn可能不会完全消失。她突然发现自己分享同死者及其相同的男朋友和最好的朋友同样强烈的激情。她试图恢复她的生活，凯斯和elowyn家坚持希望她仍然存在于这个新来的女孩的心中。细胞记忆的概念，器官接受者仍然保存有捐赠者的知识，技能，或感觉，这真令人着迷。不幸的是，麦克丹尼尔并没有完全深入探究概念细节。相反，本书着重于戏剧性和焦虑纠结的情节，仍然足以让一些读者感兴趣。 凯斯和阿拉贝斯是现实中的青少年，甚至是稀松平常的有趣的次要人物。故事虽然有点夸张，但节奏很快和令人满意。谨以此书献给给丹尼尔的书迷或或任何想好好哭一场的读者。---杰西斯伯丁， - 坦佩公共图书馆，AZ，学校图书馆杂志

Best friends forever, Kassey and Elowyn met in seventh grade, and not even high-school boyfriend relationships can shake their bond. When Elowyn is killed in a senseless car accident, her loved ones are left with their grief. But Elowyn’s transplanted heart renews the life of Arabeth, whose newfound health also brings some sudden and uncanny parallels in behavior and expressions with her donor. Is part of Elowyn’s personality now embedded in Arabeth? The prospect of the “cellular memory” phenomenon crops up, and the eerie connections between Elowyn and Arabeth tantalize Elowyn’s parents, Kassey, and others. As Arabeth struggles with identity and healing, the role she now plays in the lives of the bereaved—especially Elowyn’s mother—threatens to overwhelm her. Reason eventually triumphs, and life takes a hopeful turn in McDaniel’s wrenching page-turner that is sure to please fans. Grades 7-10. ---Anne OMalley, From Booklist

Gr 6-10–After her best friend, Elowyn, is in a fatal car accident, Kassey finds out that Elowyn registered to be a donor while receiving her new driver’s license. Her death brings new life to Arabeth, who has been on the heart-transplant list for years. As Kassey attempts to come to terms with her grief, Arabeth begins to realize that Elowyn may not be completely gone. She finds herself suddenly sharing the same intense passions as the deceased, right down to the same boyfriend and best friend. As she tries to reclaim her life, Kassey and Elowyn’s family cling to the hope that she still exists in the heart of this new girl. The concept of cellular memory, where organ recipients retain knowledge, skills, or feelings of the organ’s original owner, is fascinating. Unfortunately, McDaniel doesn’t fully delve into the details of the concept. Instead, the book focuses on the drama and angst created by the situation, which is still enough to keep some readers interested. Kassey and Arabeth are realistic teens, and even secondary characters are rounded out and interesting. The story, although a bit melodramatic, moves quickly and makes for a satisfying read. Give this to fans of McDaniel’s work or anyone who enjoys a good cry.---Jessie Spalding, Tempe Public Library, AZ, From School Library Journal

About the Author/作者介绍： 洛林•迈克丹尼尔（Lurlene McDaniel）的小说强有力并颇具现实性，但同时也留给读者启示与希望。她的小说广受来自老师，家长，评论家的好评，她现今住在田纳西州的查塔努家。

Lurlene McDaniel’s novels are hard-hitting and realistic, but also leave readers with inspiration and hope. Her books have received acclaim from readers, teachers, parents, and reviewers. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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