The Last Leaves Falling by Fox Benwell

The Last Leaves Falling

by Fox Benwell

And these are they. My final moments. They say a warrior must always be mindful of death, but I never imagined that it would find me like this . . .

Japanese teenager Sora is diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Lonely and isolated, Sora turns to the ancient wisdom of the samurai for guidance and comfort. But he also finds hope in the present; through the internet he finds friends that see him, not just his illness. This is a story of friendship and acceptance, and testing strength in an uncertain future.

Reviewed by Bianca on

4 of 5 stars

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I wish that everyone who has a chance would take it. That everyone who has a dream will chase it. For those of us who can’t.

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