nThe book that inspired the hit film n n Sundance U.S. Dramatic Audience Award n Sundance Grand Jury Prize n nThis is the funniest book youll ever read about death. n n It is a universally acknowledged truth that high school sucks. But on the first day of his senior year, Greg Gaines thinks hes figured it out. The answer to the basic existential question: How is it possible to exist in a place that sucks so bad? His strategy: remain at the periphery at all times. Keep an insanely low profile. Make mediocre films with the one person who is even sort of his friend, Earl. n This plan works for exactly eight hours. Then Gregs mom forces him to become friends with a girl who has cancer. This brings about the destruction of Gregs entire life. n Fiercely funny, honest, heart-breaking--this is an unforgettable novel from a bright talent, now also a film that critics are calling a touchstone for its generation and an instant classic. n nIncludes a teaser chapter from Jesse Andrews new novel, Munmun n n nSTARRED REVIEW n One need only look at the chapter titles (Lets Just Get This Embarrassing Chapter Out of the Way) to know that this is one funny book. n -Booklist, starred review n nSTARRED REVIEW n Though this novel begs inevitable thematic comparisons to John Greens The Fault in Our Stars (2011), it stands on its own in inventiveness, humor and heart. n -Kirkus Reviews, starred review n nNew York Times bestseller n n Capitol Choices 2013 - Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens n Cooperative Childrens Book Center (CCBC) Choices 2013 list - Young Adult Fiction n YALSA 2013 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers n YALSA 2013 Best Fiction for Young Adults n YALSA 2014 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults