"More than a stunning debut. It is the announcement of a bold new literary voice"
—Stephen Chbosky, author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower

I miss you, you have only been gone for about a week but it feels like just a day ago I was talking to you on the phone. You’ve been with me for 15 1/2 years and let me just say that they were the best years of my life. Even though we aren’t related by blood you’re still family and family will never be left behind or forgotten. I remember I loved coming over to your condo to go swimming. You’d always sit in your chair under the umbrella and watch me. You never came in but I still felt safe knowing you were watching even with others around. You also always gave me a dollar to do one of those claw machines or machines where you get candy or sometimes little toys out of it. And whenever I was at your apartment you’d always ask if I wanted juice. You always seemed to have grape juice. We both got older and you became more sick and life was tough for you and you aren’t suffering anymore and I hope you Rest In Peace. I’ll take care of the family for you. I love you Nanu