I Want to Live: The Dawn Rochelle Series, Book Two

The setting is important for the theme because Dawn and Sandy have to be at the hospital all the time because they have cancer. The hospital is very important because that's where Dawn mets her best friend, Sandy. If Sandy and Dawn were roommates in the hospital they wouldn't have found someone who who understands each other like they do.

I thought the end of the book was really sad. One day Dawn gets a telegram and it's from Sandy's parents. That was even sad for me. I couldn't imagine my best friend dying. My favorite part was when Sandy and Dawn went to Cancer camp in the summer for 2 weeks and met these cute guys. I was moved by when Sandy died and gave Dawn her things.

I learned from this book that sometimes you think that your life is the worst but is not even close to being the worst. You don't know what kids with cancer have to deal with everyday. I gave this book 5 stars because the author did an amazing job at explaining and describing what Dawn was going through with her cancer. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to cry and likes sad stories. Would you fight cancer the way Dawn did if you had cancer?

How would you feel if one day the your doctor told you that you had cancer? Apr 22, Swankivy rated it really liked it. I'm not sure how I got a hold of this book except that the title seemed compelling. It turned out to be about a girl named Dawn who's diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia at age This book was enjoyable for me for two reasons: One, I got to learn a ton of words I didn't know how to pronounce and associate them with medical terminology; and two, I got very attached to the protagonist as she began her fight against cancer.

Now, this book was extremely depressing. No one wants to think abou I'm not sure how I got a hold of this book except that the title seemed compelling. No one wants to think about how terrible it must be to think you're getting weird bruises because you're a cheerleader and then find out you've got blood cancer and you have to get poisoned by chemotherapy until it dies, just hoping you survive longer than the cancer.

And no one wants to think about how you get attached to your companion in cancer suffering, your roommate, and worrying about whether she'll survive too. But I loved Dawn's will and her friendship with Sandy, and even though I was horrified I appreciated that the author did not skimp on the details of how terrible cancer is.

If you don't want to read about stuff like the trauma of hair loss, the horror of growing so skinny that your own bones can bruise you, or the disgusting things chemotherapy can do to you, do not read this book. I had absolutely no experience with cancer in my family or among my friends so this was a huge wake-up call for me, and I still think about it sometimes. Dawn's psychological fight against cancer was inspiring too. She drew pictures of her favorite teddy bear killing cancer cells and used the image to make her stronger.

Watching Dawn and Sandy beat cancer, go to cancer camp with other teens who'd had similar fights, make lifelong friends, and deal with sobering truths was really sad and inspiring and overall a great slice of human experience. Oct 09, Books Kids Like rated it really liked it Shelves: Dawn Rochelle and her parents think she has a persistent case of the flu. They are shocked when the doctor diagnoses acute lymphocytic leukemia. Admitted to the hospital, Dawn begins the chemotherapy regime and meets Sandy Chandler who also has lymphocytic leukemia.

Sandy helps Dawn cope with the pills, the IVs, the ever present nausea, and the malaise. Both girls lose their hair and share happy times in the hospital activity room. Then, Dawn is stricken wi Dawn Rochelle and her parents think she has a persistent case of the flu. Then, Dawn is stricken with a serious viral infection and spends time in intensive care. Ruggers, and his brigade of cancer-fighting bears vanquishing the cancer cells. By summer, both girls are in remission. They spend two wonderful weeks at cancer camp meeting boys, playing practical jokes on the camp leader, and acting like normal teenage girls.

Little do the girls know that this will be their last time together. A simply written, inspirational story about thirteen-year-old, Dawn Rochelle, who is battling with leukemia. This book will particularly appeal to pre-teen girls who enjoy books that tear at the heart-strings. Aug 15, Brandy rated it it was amazing. Apr 07, Patricia Stephens rated it really liked it. In the book six months to live Danielle Rochelle shows Bravery. Danielle Has cancer she is slowly dying and she shows bravery and strengths when she is about to die she fights to come back even after she flat lined.

Daniele Rochelle also shows signs of persistence. She will always stay strong even when she is sick or has to get up to early for chemo she still is happy and goes every time always staying positive. Feb 01, Isabel rated it really liked it. This book, i am not going to lie, almost made me cry. When I first started reading, i didn't think I was going to enjoy it. It overall was a great book and I definitely enjoyed it, like a lot.

I kind of died inside when they met Greg and MIke.

I loved how they were all instantly besties. ANd the part when Sandy was like, 'you aren't going swimming? I also loved their prank! I definitely think that Dr.

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Ben will remember that. And I couldn't stop laughing when Sandy said that she wanted to get back at her brother so she sewed flowers on his underwear! I couldn't help it, who does that? I don't know but it is hysterical and now I have a good idea how to get back at my siblings when I get mad at them.

I did love this book, unlike I was expecting to. I died reading this book because after Sandy dies and Dawn receives the box from her, The sparkling pink popcorn necklace was in there and I died. That was such a cute addition as well as when Sandy drew Dawn her 'Imaging' picture. I also just loved how she corresponded her teddy bear collection into the Imaging and I have to say that this book was really great.

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Ok, Now i am finished, I have to go lay in my bed and try and comprehend everything in this- oh wait! I lied, I'm not finished yet. Well, I know that dawn has ALL and Greg's might have been a different type of leukemia but he still understands what Dawn went through. Feb 03, Soraia Esteves rated it it was amazing. Six months to live, written by Lurlene McDaniel was the book I chose to read.

This book was about a young girl names Dawn who got Cancer and this story told the audience about her life before, during and after her cancer. It goes over Dawns life changes with her friends, family, and her own personal mindset. Reading this book, there was a constant connection. As the reader this book left me feeling that everything was connected in some way meaning that everything happens for a reason. As Lurlene McDaniel said, "from every ending, comes a new beginning. The phase is short but it truly gets to her mind. When she gets to the hospital to begin her treatment she gets a roommate by the name of Sandy.

They become the best of friends and Sandy eventually goes into remission followed by Dawn who goes into remission shortly after. They then meet up for a summer camp which they have a really great time at. They meet new friends and share new experiences. After camp Dawn learns that Sandy relapsed and passed away. When Dawn meets Sandy she is at first a little shy but they quickly become friends.

As Dawn becomes close with Sandy she becomes distant with her school friends. She feels that they don't understand what she's going through and that is something that her and Sandy spend some time talking about. I truly enjoyed this book.

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As the reader, there was constantly a feeling as if I was there with Dawn living with her during this time. Apr 08, Julie Decker rated it really liked it. Dawn thought her bruises were from cheerleading practice, but after she also started feeling tired all the time, she went to the doctor and was diagnosed with leukemia. She has to drop her entire life to be admitted to the hospital, and begins the fight of her life. Chemotherapy replaces cheerleading, and she begins an existence full of blood cell counts, hair loss, and horrible weakness. But her roommate Sandy, who's dealing with the same things, helps keep Dawn going, and they become partners Dawn thought her bruises were from cheerleading practice, but after she also started feeling tired all the time, she went to the doctor and was diagnosed with leukemia.

But her roommate Sandy, who's dealing with the same things, helps keep Dawn going, and they become partners in battle against their diseases. As they work toward remission and beyond, their friendship grows, and they get to experience a camp for other cancer survivors and having their first experiences with romance.

It's an inspiring but realistic account of this horrible disease that keeps the story's heart close to its characters. People who do not want to read about the gritty details of cancer treatment should not read this book. It frightened me as a child, but I cared enough about Dawn that I wanted to know what would happen to her.

Sep 17, Molly rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: This book is about a thirteen year old girl who has cancer. When she is in the hospital, she meets a new friend. They did everthing together but one day Dawns friend Sandy was well enough to go home. They wrote each other everyday. They finally saw each other again at cancer camp. Cancer camp is a camp where kids with cancer go for two weeks and play games, swim, go on nature walks, and meet new friends.

While Dawn and Sandy were at camp they became more than friends with two boys. When camp wa This book is about a thirteen year old girl who has cancer. When camp was over, Dawn received a letter from Sandy. Review This Product No reviews yet - be the first to create one! Subscribe to our newsletter Some error text Name. Email address subscribed successfully. A activation email has been sent to you. Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.

Not currently available The Dawn Rochelle Series: The Dawn Rochelle Series: But this book is about living with cancer not the disease itself nor even the treatments although they are all covered. It is about Dawn's life and her need to be "normal. It is about how her sickness affects even her brother's coming marriage. It's about the loneliness of being the victim of cancer and shunned by those who are healthy. It is the understanding of what life is really about and the desire to live. Of course it is also about the suffering.

And the author includes all those who come together to help Dawn and others fight for life. This is a book series of 5 books that everyone should read sick or not. I helps place life in a much better perspective. It is a good read a real page turner. Mar 05, Karen rated it it was amazing. Dawn Rochelle has cancer. She has chemotherapy at the hospital when she gets a surprise. Her brother Rob has come home from college with a surprise She goes to camp for kids with cancer and has a great time, but when she comes back, her white count has skyrocketed.

Dawn is really sick. So sick that she is put into the hospital. She gets weaker; it looks like her only hope is a bone marrow transplan Dawn Rochelle has cancer. She gets weaker; it looks like her only hope is a bone marrow transplant. Of course Rob volunteers. What does the future hold for Dawn and her family? There is a special bond between Dawn and Rob and it's not just bone marrow. I like the interplay between the two. This was a good, easy read. Aug 15, Brandy rated it it was amazing.

A follow up to the book Six Months to Live; a read that I enjoyed. Oct 09, Books Kids Like rated it really liked it Shelves: Dawn has been in remission for almost a year. She's tried to fit in with her old group of friends but finds it hard to relate to their major concerns of school, fashion, boys.

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Dawn meets their curiosity about her cancer with ambivalence. She wants everyone to treat her normally, but at the same time she knows they sense the difference in her. They seem to ask the dumbest questions. Just after her 14th birthday, Dawn's test show that the leukemia is becoming active again. A bone marrow transplant Dawn has been in remission for almost a year.

A bone marrow transplant seems the best choice of treatment. Dawn's brother, Rob, proves the best match. He readily agrees to give Dawn some of his marrow even against the protests of his fiancee, Darcy. Rob and Darcy break up when Darcy can't handle the family's worry and concern for Dawn or the proximity to a potentially fatal illness. They don't fit the storybook romance she had planned for herself. Rob keeps all this secret during Dawn's long recovery. When Dawn's heart is strained to the breaking point with infection and rejection, Rob calls her back.

He keeps track of her days by writing the important events in her diary. Dawn does, eventually, get better. On the road to recovery, Dawn begins to count the days to her 15th birthday. May 07, Kaylee Hamm rated it liked it. This book was very interesting to read at times I didn't understand it but I liked it. I would recommend it to really anyone maybe people that like love stories. This book is about Dawn has been in remission for a little while now. She attended camp where she met with an old friend and spread sandys ashes.

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When she returns from camp she helps her brother rob with planning his weeding to which he is marrying Darcy. When dawn starts feeling a little odd she attends her check up and learns that her This book was very interesting to read at times I didn't understand it but I liked it. When dawn starts feeling a little odd she attends her check up and learns that her leukemia is back. The best idea is a bone marrow transplant which rob is best tested for.

He agrees to do it, going against Darcy's opinion on it. They break off the engagement because of different thoughts on dawn. When dawn body stops agreeing with the transplant and is struggling with infections rob begins writing in dawns diary for her. She eventually gets better and starts counting how many days there are until her 15th birthday. Oct 11, Jessica Ong rated it liked it Shelves: In Book Two of the series, Dawn Rochelle has had a busy year. She's been to summer camp and she's helped her brother plan his wedding. Rochelle is now 14 and has been in remission from leukemia.

Now she's sick again and waits to hear the news: Now the big question is Has the cancer come back? This has gotten very serious and Rochelle is anious for the results Why I picked up this book; I picked up this book cause the cover looked interesting. Even though they day 'never judge a book by it's cover In Book Two of the series, Dawn Rochelle has had a busy year. Even though they day 'never judge a book by it's cover' I enjoyed it.

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Why I finished it' I finished this book because I enjoyed book 2 even though I didn't read book one and now I want to read more of this series. Who I would recommend this book to. I would recommend this book to my friend Helen because she wanted to read it but I took it first. Apr 04, Caitlin Bickle added it. Dawn has been in remission for a little while now.

She went camp where she caught up with an old friend and spread sandys ashes.

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When she returned from camp she helps her brother rob with planning his weeding with Darcy. When dawn starts feeling sick she goes back to the doctor and learns that her leukemia is back. The only way to treat this is to a bone marrow transplant which rob is best tested for. They break off the engagement because Dawn has been in remission for a little while now.

When dawns body doesn't cooperate with the transplant and is struggling with infections rob begins writing in dawns diary for her. I would recommend this to any1 that enjoys this authors writing! Jan 23, Molly rated it really liked it Recommends it for: