The Choice

by Gillian McAllister

First published 2020

Elizabeth's life is upended when her husband Sam dies in a tragic accident. Drowning in grief, she must decide whether to donate his organs—a choice that will impact the lives of several strangers. As Elizabeth wrestles with her decision, she is visited by the families of potential recipients, each with their own moving stories. With time running out, Elizabeth must weigh the costs and find the courage to do what she feels is right, even if it means living with the consequences forever. At its core, this is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the weight of a single, irrevocable choice.

Genres: fiction, drama, romance, literary-fiction, family-life, contemporary

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: second-chance, weight-of-choice

368 pages · Paperback

Content warnings: death

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