"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

Goodbye dad, I am sorry for everything. I’m sorry I didn’t let you be a part of my life. I miss you. I remember when we used to bet candy on the Kentucky basketball games. I always won of course. I miss those days. I miss you. I hate that you won’t be there for my graduation, or to see me succeed in life. I hate that you’ll never know what career I will choose. I hate that you won’t be able to walk me down the aisle for my wedding. I hate that you’ll never see me start my family. I miss you dad, more than ever. I remember when you came over for Christmas, and forced us all to take a picture. I hated taking it, but now I love that we did. It’s the only picture with all of us in it. There was so much I would have loved to have told you before this. So much I would have loved to do, but I didn’t, and i’ll regret that forever. I miss you dad. I love you dad.