Green, J. (2012). The fault in our stars.
NY: Dutton.
Hazel Lancaster is 16 years old and is facing a life threatening illness as she confronts her thyroid cancer. Hazel is able to maintain some sense of normalcy through her parents and her personality. As Hazel joins a cancer support group, she meets Augustus. Augustus has osteosarcoma and has quite an interest in Hazel. They begin a strong bonded friendship as they both face their medical issues and their mutual love of reading. Augustus challenges Hazel to meet the author of Hazel’s favorite book. Augustus has no choice other than tell Hazel that his cancer has returned.
Hazel Lancaster is 16 years old and is facing a life threatening illness as she confronts her thyroid cancer. Hazel is able to maintain some sense of normalcy through her parents and her personality. As Hazel joins a cancer support group, she meets Augustus. Augustus has osteosarcoma and has quite an interest in Hazel. They begin a strong bonded friendship as they both face their medical issues and their mutual love of reading. Augustus challenges Hazel to meet the author of Hazel’s favorite book. Augustus has no choice other than tell Hazel that his cancer has returned.
Augustus’ death sets the tone that no matter what comes your
way, you still control who hurts you.
Augustus’ choice to let Hazel in was a heartbreaking choice, but one
that Hazel does not regret. Additional
readings include The hunger games by
Suzanne Collins and The truth about forever by Sarah Dessen.
Havighurst’s Developmental Tasks in this book relate to the
adaptation to the physical body due to unforeseen issues. The development of love within a relationship
is explored through Augustus and Hazel.
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