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Life As We Knew It  by Susan Pfeffer

This book is absolutely thrilling, and very scary. Miranda, the main character, lived in a small town in Pennsylvania when an asteroid hit the moon, causing a worldwide tragedy- power was out, epidemics soared, tsunamis consumed cities, earthquakes killed thousands, and there was little food.
Miranda was a regular person, and one incident changed her life. She was once focused on school, friends and later Dan, her boyfriend. Her friend died, she didn't know where her father was, or if he was alive.  This makes me think about how easily life can be lost, and how precious it is.
Although this was a work of fiction, it was absolutely possible. Death may not be as extreme for us, but on any day we can be hit by a car, or fall, or have a heart attack. The scary thing is, we never know when death may come. We've become so used to life, that we don't realize it can end.
Miranda learned that the hard way, when all around her was death. On a more positive side, Miranda found life among the death by spending time with her family. She didn't know if she'd live, but she made the most of the life she had.
I commend Susan Pfeffer for teaching this in her book, because it made me think of how priveledged I am to be healthy and living. I don't have to worry about my next meal, or if I'll see someone I love again.

“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.”
― Mother Teresa