As Long as We Both Shall Live: Two Novels (Mass Market Paperback)

~ Lurlene McDaniel (Author) "That guy's staring at you again, April..." (more)
Key Phrases: beach trip, New York, Long Island, Mark Gianni (more...)

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A change is coming, April Lancaster’s fortune cookie reads. Be prepared. But how could she be prepared for the news that she has an inoperable brain tumor? April’s life will never be the same. Then she meets handsome Mark Gianni. Mark has cystic fibrosis, but he also has a passion for life . . . and for April. When he asks April to marry him, she’s happier than she’s ever been.

April thought she and Mark would be together forever. But since Mark’s death, April has never felt more alone. Then Brandon Benedict comes into her life. Brandon is lonely and angry—he and April have a lot in common. But April cannot tell Brandon about her illness. When April’s medical problems suddenly return, she
must decide what to tell Brandon. Can the love she’s felt before help her now?

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A change is coming, April Lancaster?s fortune cookie reads. Be prepared. But how could she be prepared for the news that she has an inoperable brain tumor? April?s life will never be the same. Then she meets handsome Mark Gianni. Mark has cystic fibrosis, but he also has a passion for life . . . and for April. When he asks April to marry him, she?s happier than she?s ever been.

April thought she and Mark would be together forever. But since Mark?s death, April has never felt more alone. Then Brandon Benedict comes into her life. Brandon is lonely and angry?he and April have a lot in common. But April cannot tell Brandon about her illness. When April?s medical problems suddenly return, she
must decide what to tell Brandon. Can the love she?s felt before help her now?

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Laurel Leaf (October 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553571087
• ISBN-13: 978-0553571080
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #354,901 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Magical...brought me to tears...., August 24, 2004

A Kid's Review

I first began reading LM's books a few days ago, and before I know it, I'm hogging every single one of her books I can find from the library!!!!! I'm SOOOOOO into her books that my parents think I should hold down on the reading and do a little more of what they call "outdoor activities." Well, the two novels in this book touched my heart and brought me to a whole new meaning of life. I realized how special I was to not have a disease or illness, that I'm lucky to be in great health. All of LM's books showed me that, but of all her books, this one I found full of love and beauty. April Lancaster found her true love, Mark, and won't let go of him now that they're together. He showed her how to fight for life and from death and to always find hope. But when Mark has a terrible accident, April becomes all alone. Full of grief, she decides to leave for a little vacation spot to keep her mind off Mark's death, where she meets Brandon. I won't say anymore; you'll just have to find out what happens when you read this book! I really love this book and treasure it as my own. Once I finished this book, I couldn't stop my eyes from weeping. It was so sad, yet full of happiness. Please read these heartwarming stories and I guarantee, You'll Be Very Amazed as if you were just given a Gift From God.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Magical...brought me to tears...., August 24, 2004

A Kid's Review

I first began reading LM's books a few days ago, and before I know it, I'm hogging every single one of her books I can find from the library!!!!! I'm SOOOOOO into her books that my parents think I should hold down on the reading and do a little more of what they call "outdoor activities." Well, the two novels in this book touched my heart and brought me to a whole new meaning of life. I realized how special I was to not have a disease or illness, that I'm lucky to be in great health. All of LM's books showed me that, but of all her books, this one I found full of love and beauty. April Lancaster found her true love, Mark, and won't let go of him now that they're together. He showed her how to fight for life and from death and to always find hope. But when Mark has a terrible accident, April becomes all alone. Full of grief, she decides to leave for a little vacation spot to keep her mind off Mark's death, where she meets Brandon. I won't say anymore; you'll just have to find out what happens when you read this book! I really love this book and treasure it as my own. Once I finished this book, I couldn't stop my eyes from weeping. It was so sad, yet full of happiness. Please read these heartwarming stories and I guarantee, You'll Be Very Amazed as if you were just given a Gift From God.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Magical...brought me to tears...., August 24, 2004

A Kid's Review

I first began reading LM's books a few days ago, and before I know it, I'm hogging every single one of her books I can find from the library!!!!! I'm SOOOOOO into her books that my parents think I should hold down on the reading and do a little more of what they call "outdoor activities." Well, the two novels in this book touched my heart and brought me to a whole new meaning of life. I realized how special I was to not have a disease or illness, that I'm lucky to be in great health. All of LM's books showed me that, but of all her books, this one I found full of love and beauty. April Lancaster found her true love, Mark, and won't let go of him now that they're together. He showed her how to fight for life and from death and to always find hope. But when Mark has a terrible accident, April becomes all alone. Full of grief, she decides to leave for a little vacation spot to keep her mind off Mark's death, where she meets Brandon. I won't say anymore; you'll just have to find out what happens when you read this book! I really love this book and treasure it as my own. Once I finished this book, I couldn't stop my eyes from weeping. It was so sad, yet full of happiness. Please read these heartwarming stories and I guarantee, You'll Be Very Amazed as if you were just given a Gift From God.