- Hardcover: 200 pages
- Publisher: Longman; 1 edition (12 May 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405883731
- ISBN-13: 978-1405883733
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 13.6 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 770,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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What’s the hook?
Humourous and honest, this is a powerful and uplifting novel that will appeal
to all pupils, through the compelling voice of its narrator.
What are the themes?
Family, friendship, growing up, death and grief, self-discovery and hope.
Teaching points
The striking first person narrative switches from memoir, to scrapbook, to
encyclopaedia, creating an original and engaging novel that is accessible to
all pupils.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book in one sitting whilst waiting for a visa in the Ugandan Embassy: I was so engrossed and had eyes so full of tears that I failed to notice when my ticket number was called, despite the 4 hour wait.
Ways to Live Forever is one of the most honest books I have ever read - it is hard to remember that it is a work of fiction when the characters seem so real. Sam is dying of leukaemia yet somehow his story is neither tragic nor sentimental. As an 11-year-old, Sam is keen to find out as much about death as he can: his list of Questions Nobody Will Answer is testimony to how uncomfortable the subject is for the adults in Sam's life. Yet Sam is practical, and curious about his fate, and determined not to waste any of the time he has left.
This book takes a taboo subject and shines a bright light straight at it: if a death is imminent, then don't try and pretend it won't happen. Ways to Live Forever is funny in a way that will make you repeatedly laugh out loud, uplifting and extraordinarily powerful. Sally Nicholls has a rare talent. I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone.
Ways to Live Forever is one of the most honest books I have ever read - it is hard to remember that it is a work of fiction when the characters seem so real. Sam is dying of leukaemia yet somehow his story is neither tragic nor sentimental. As an 11-year-old, Sam is keen to find out as much about death as he can: his list of Questions Nobody Will Answer is testimony to how uncomfortable the subject is for the adults in Sam's life. Yet Sam is practical, and curious about his fate, and determined not to waste any of the time he has left.
This book takes a taboo subject and shines a bright light straight at it: if a death is imminent, then don't try and pretend it won't happen. Ways to Live Forever is funny in a way that will make you repeatedly laugh out loud, uplifting and extraordinarily powerful. Sally Nicholls has a rare talent. I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this with trepidation, I know the premise of the book and was worried that it was going to be a depressing look at a child's struggle with leukaemia.
I'm a nurse and I have looked after lots of people with this disease and have seen the great outcomes and the sad outcomes too.
This book for me 'humanised' the illness, it made me obviously sad, laugh in places, cry, but it touched my heart so much so, that I've encouraged my friends (and nursing colleagues) to read this as it lends you a deeper perspective of day to day life with a life threatening illness. It's not all pills, drips, injections and medicalisation. It's dreams, relationships and the simple joys that a single day can hold.
The best thing about this book is that it made me hug my three children even tighter than usual, feel immensely grateful for what I have and appreciate the daily struggles that my patients and families deal with.
To make you grateful for a single day is reason enough to read this book, go for it, you will not be disappointed!
I'm a nurse and I have looked after lots of people with this disease and have seen the great outcomes and the sad outcomes too.
This book for me 'humanised' the illness, it made me obviously sad, laugh in places, cry, but it touched my heart so much so, that I've encouraged my friends (and nursing colleagues) to read this as it lends you a deeper perspective of day to day life with a life threatening illness. It's not all pills, drips, injections and medicalisation. It's dreams, relationships and the simple joys that a single day can hold.
The best thing about this book is that it made me hug my three children even tighter than usual, feel immensely grateful for what I have and appreciate the daily struggles that my patients and families deal with.
To make you grateful for a single day is reason enough to read this book, go for it, you will not be disappointed!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was lucky to get a copy before publication through work, my wife teaches and took it first and came downstairs raving about it and made me and my 12 year old daughter read it! I have read it twice now and I still cried twice. Sally really has a wonderful ability to write with such feeling and reality, her clever use of reality within the story draws you deeper into the lives you are reading about. The message is so positive, but you will shed a tear or two. I had Sally visit our local school and talk to the children and she received the most tremendous reponse, we have put the book up for our book of the month with the reading club in Formby and have sold over 100 in 3 weeks. I would recommend every school in the country to take a copy and get it read, it helps with all sorts of issues and makes you think about what you can still do with your life, however much is left, live it as best you can. I can't wait for her new book and hope some of you take my word and that of other reviews for this gem.
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BRILLIANT!!!!
Ways to Live Forever is my favourite book ever, because it is the only book that made me cry, properly. Read more
Published 6 days ago by IfIHadWordsTo
a very good book
It's brilliant . Ways to live forever is about two best friends called Sam and Feilix . During his lessons at school Sam 'writes' this book to pass the time . Read more
Published 15 days ago by Mr .X
Heartfelt and easy read.
BEST BOOK EVER !! this book inspired me to start reading books again after 1 and a half years. Very realistic and heart-warming book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Molly
An eye opener
This book is a moving and eye opening novel weaved by Sally Nicholls.
We read this book in our reding group and as we are only 10/11 it was a breath of fresh air and a... Read more
We read this book in our reding group and as we are only 10/11 it was a breath of fresh air and a... Read more
Published 7 months ago by A kid's review
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There are no words great enough to discribe this book.... This is the best book i have ever read and the words that came off those pages left me speachless they will stick with me... Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Burt <3
did not find it that emotional
I did not find this book very emotional like when a friend of his died it just said he has now died! I was thinking you could of given a bit more information.
Published 11 months ago by jakelovesbooks
Courtesy of Teens Read Too
A big thank you to one of my 8th-grade students for bringing this book to my attention - she told me it was excellent, and I do agree. Read more
Published 11 months ago by TeensReadToo
just AMAZING!
Im a 16 year old teenage boy, i read this book in one night, and OMG this is the best book i have ever read. Read more
Published 14 months ago by blackhawk
Ways to live forever
A very moving book about a boy with terminal leukaemia. Looks sensitively at the issue of early death in children. Good as a resource for adults and children. Read more
Published 17 months ago by setson51
The joy of living
If I told you that there was a fantastic book you had to read about a little boy with leukaemia, you'd probably say "Thanks, but no thanks, those kind of books depress me". Read more
Published 20 months ago by Callistoangel
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