It Gave Me You, Emily Gould
It Gave Me You, Emily Gould
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It Gave Me You
A True Love Story

Author: Emily Gould

Narrator: Jennifer George

Unabridged: 6 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/10/2023


Synopsis

"Falling in love usually happens when you least expect it. But love isn't the only thing that happens without warning."

Lexi saw him for the first time in the fourth-floor pediatric cancer clinic. He was tall, handsome, and had a full head of dark hair-nothing like the little kids she was used to meeting during her routine hospital visits. No, Ricky was wholly unexpected. He stared at her, mesmerized by her stunning blue eyes. She looked at him carefully, wondering what his motivation for hanging out in a cancer clinic could be. He smiled confidently, unbothered by her bald scalp. Lexi softly returned the smile. Neither of them aware how this moment would entwine them forever.

In a beautiful and heartwarming true story, author Emily Gould weaves the narrative of her daughter's incredible life. The story of Lexi and Ricky begins with a chance meeting but grows into a perfect tale of real teenage romance, the good and the ugly of cancer treatments, and the inspiring power of love overcoming all odds.

About Emily Gould

Emily Gould is the author of And the Heart Says Whatever and co-owner, with Ruth Curry, of the feminist publishing start-up Emily Books, which sells new and backlist titles via a subscription model. A former editor at Gawker, she has written extensively for a number of publications, including the New York Times, the New York Times Magazine, MIT Technology Review, Poetry magazine, the Economist, Slate, and Jezebel.


Reviews

I did not know Alexis personally but have been following her story for close to two years. I originally came into contact with her postings when she posted her infamous tik tok dance video after finally being able to leave the hospital! I feel very appreciative and respectful of the Gould family for......more

Goodreads review by Amy

A tragic look into the horrific mess that is cancer. Kudos to the author for being able and willing to share this beautiful story of love and loss. We could all learn a lot from Lex and her whole family on how to endure to the end with faith!......more

Touched my heart I grew up where Lexi and her family lived. I also lost a daughter to cancer. Emily,s words truly express what a family goes through. The emotional roller coaster is so well described, made me feel if I was reliving my own "cancer family" experience. Was able to watch one of Lexi's dr......more