I'll Give You the Sun

I'll Give You the Sun

by Jandy Nelson

Finished another RA Favorite book, I’ll Give You the Sun by Nelson Jandy.  It is a coming-of-age story of twins, Noah and Jude, who lose their mother in a tragic accident.  The book is written in each of the children’s point of view with a juxtaposition of timeline and voice surrounding the incidents that occurred prior to and on the day of her untimely death.  The twins, inseparable in their lives, come apart with lies that keep them from comforting each other until, three years later, the pieces of their mother’s life and choices she was to make come to light.  It is a young adult book that covers issues related to sexuality, suppressing dreams, and growing up as a young teen. It reads a bit confusing at first, but as the tale unfolds, so do the details of the past.  First half dragged, second half picks up.  An interesting read for Mother’s Day.  Happy Mother’s Day all, might be a great read for younger teens who are exploring issues related to finding themselves.